Bruce im sorry to hear that your application has taken so long
I can only imagine it is due to a backlog of applications. My advice to you would be to give them a call as it certainly cannot harm the decision of your visa application & will certainly not upsrt anyone
The visa application is very expensive so the very least you are entitled to is to make make enquiries why there is a long wait.
Other members here have phoned the embassy to check on their visa progress so please do not worry & give them a call asap.
