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[sanum]

Hi everyone,
I am due to apply for naturalisation in Dec this year as a spouse of an I rish citizen but I have some short comings and different people have been giving me different opinions. I satisfied all the requirements except that I have never worked in Ireland and I only recently started getting job seekers` allowance from May this year. I originally objected to it but because all my genuine efforts over the years to find a job failed, I decided to take up a course with VTOS but was told I had to be on social for a minimum of 6months to be eligible and now I don`t know whether to go ahead with my application or to forget it altogether. Presently, I am doing a short course with Vec while on awaiting list for the VTOS` one.
I contacted justice dept and asked them if I could apply regardless and was told that anyone who meets the statutory requirements can apply. Pls if you have gone through a similar situation or know anyone who has,
your advice is greatly welcomed.

Thanks.

[Ben]

There's no reason why you shouldn't apply. Being in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance is not, according to law, a reason to refuse an application for naturalisation.
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[IQU]

i think you should apply for citizenship.

[sanum]

I am extremely grateful for the advice and I will do just that come Dec.

[zafarzafar80]

LOL, u r tricking the state every week for social welfare money....So what if they trick you for €175 naturalization application fee..... However, you can apply for naturalization, regardless of if you are working or not.

[Ben]

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