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Congrats BigDaddy!!! The long road called patience has paid offBigDaddy100 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 7:51 pmI received my Address Confirmation email today!
Countdown started on July 1, 2019, so I expected it to take at least another month or two.
Hopefully, good news coming for all June/July 2019 folks.
Eagerly awaiting next steps.
Application submitted online: 16 June 2019
Email acknowledging receipt of documents (Balbriggan): 01 July 2019
Confirmation of address email: 24 September 2020
Date added to FBR: Pending
Congrats email: Pending
FBR certificate received: Pending
Online. I did the online part the same day I got the address confirmation email (27th July) as I got a friend to take a picture of me on her phone and uploaded it straight away, then printed the forms and got my mate that's a teacher to sign them along with a photocopy of my passport. Then when my FBR certificate arrived (4tg August) I chucked it straight into an envelope with that stuff and a couple of utility bills and went straight to the post office. Arrived 10th August and my online tracker changed from "Alert -jamiepompey wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:57 pmWere you an online or paper applicant? Hopefully you get it soon!
Not wanting to lower your expectations. I contacted themTumbledwyer wrote: ↑Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:18 pmHi everyone,
I've been lurking on this board for a while, soaking up the useful info whilst I got my documents together. Finally sent them off so wanted to offically add myself to the queue (woohoo!):
Application submitted online: 01 September 2020
Email acknowledging receipt of documents (Balbriggan): 28 Sept 2020
Confirmation of address email: TBD
Date added to FBR: TBD
Congrats email: TBD
FBR certificate received: TBD
Based on other posts I think I'll be back here Jan 2021 with more news!
Application submitted online: 04 May 2019
The wee countdown timer atop my computer monitor now reads 430 days (I took 456 days or 15 months as the starting point). Tick tock!JuniorBatman wrote: ↑Sun Sep 27, 2020 1:56 pmCongratulations to everyone who has got their certificates recently. I'm still a long way back in the queue (or more precisely my children are) but, to help pass the time I've been noting the waits.
Based on those who've given dates starting the in Covid period the average wait from confirmation or receipt to confirmation of address (basically the dates that are entirely in their control) the average wait is 473 days when you exclude the expedited applications. This has ranged from 451-483 days, but doesn't really seem to be any pattern or trend. The certificates are usually received 2-3 weeks after that but I suspect that delay is more a function of how quickly the address is confirmed and locations as anything.
Looks like a long wait for many of us!
Update:serenitybyjan2 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:32 amMy address confirmation came through! Updates on application:
Confirmation of documents: 27 May 2019
Confirmation of address email: 24 September 2020
Congrats email: pending
Receipt certificate: pending
Nearly 16 months later!
Hooray I am Officially an Irish Citizen and have my FBR Certificate in my hands, it was received minutes ago! Hmm maybe a Guinness to celebrate tonight and then tomorrow start the Paper Application First Time Irish Passport Application Process.IrishNJUSAMan wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:59 pm
Hi Everyone,
I have been following and participating with this thread/group for some time and I finally have some good news, so I thought I would share my current status/timeline.
After 484 days, Or 1 year, 3 months, 26 days, Or after 15 months, 26 days I am excited to provide an update!!!
Timeline
FBR Application submitted on- line - May 19, 2019
FBR Application and Documents mailed from USA/NJ to Balbriggan, Ireland via USPS International Express May 20, 2019
Application received in Balbriggan email received - May 27,2019
Confirmation of Mailing address email received from FBR - September 21, 2020 at 3:10 am
Responded back to FBR Mailing Address email - September 21, 2020 at 3:43 am
Date added onto Foreign Birth Register - September 21, 2020
Congratulations FBR Approval email received - Sept 21,2020 at 7:36 am
FBR Certificate Printed/ Mailed email received - Pending
FBR Certificate received in USA/NJ - Pending
NEXT PHASE-INITIAL PAPER APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT
Applied for Passport via Paper (Initial) Application mailed all documents to Consulate General of Ireland in NYC/Park Ave - Pending
Passport form and docs sent from Consulate to Ireland - Pending
Passport and documents received in USA/NJ -Pending
Yes, Brexit and COVID-19 greatly affected the original 6 month processing time we were notified of during the application process and further a record of over 29,000 FBR applications were received in 2019. All of these challenges allowed FBR to streamline Operations, implement new systems and hire/train additional staff to support this process.
I am thankful for this group/thread as it allowed each and everyone one of us to communicate, question, learn and assist each other about the process as well as the availability to monitor the progress of FBR processing by sharing each of our experiences/application milestones and dates. I feel blessed and very thankful to all, We are the World and soon we will all be Irish Citizens too! I can't believe that I am now an Irish citizen, it will be realistic when that FBR certificate is in my hands.
Thank you all!
IrishNJUSAMan
BTW, I had a web chat with the FBR at 6:00 am this morning after I received/responded to the mailing address verification email, the representative mentioned to me that there is a 2 week backlog in the printing/mailing of the FBR Certificates and associated Original documents. Further, I was advised that the FBR Certificate and all Original documents will be returned in one package.
You know you've repeatedly used the flag of Ivory Coast and not Ireland in your posts, right?IrishNJUSAMan wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:30 pmHooray I am Officially an Irish Citizen and have my FBR Certificate in my hands, it was received minutes ago! Hmm maybe a Guinness to celebrate tonight and then tomorrow start the Paper Application First Time Irish Passport Application Process.IrishNJUSAMan wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:59 pm
Hi Everyone,
I have been following and participating with this thread/group for some time and I finally have some good news, so I thought I would share my current status/timeline.
After 484 days, Or 1 year, 3 months, 26 days, Or after 15 months, 26 days I am excited to provide an update!!!
Timeline
FBR Application submitted on- line - May 19, 2019
FBR Application and Documents mailed from USA/NJ to Balbriggan, Ireland via USPS International Express May 20, 2019
Application received in Balbriggan email received - May 27,2019
Confirmation of Mailing address email received from FBR - September 21, 2020 at 3:10 am
Responded back to FBR Mailing Address email - September 21, 2020 at 3:43 am
Date added onto Foreign Birth Register - September 21, 2020
Congratulations FBR Approval email received - Sept 21,2020 at 7:36 am
FBR Certificate Printed/ Mailed email received - Pending
FBR Certificate received in USA/NJ - Pending
NEXT PHASE-INITIAL PAPER APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT
Applied for Passport via Paper (Initial) Application mailed all documents to Consulate General of Ireland in NYC/Park Ave - Pending
Passport form and docs sent from Consulate to Ireland - Pending
Passport and documents received in USA/NJ -Pending
Yes, Brexit and COVID-19 greatly affected the original 6 month processing time we were notified of during the application process and further a record of over 29,000 FBR applications were received in 2019. All of these challenges allowed FBR to streamline Operations, implement new systems and hire/train additional staff to support this process.
I am thankful for this group/thread as it allowed each and everyone one of us to communicate, question, learn and assist each other about the process as well as the availability to monitor the progress of FBR processing by sharing each of our experiences/application milestones and dates. I feel blessed and very thankful to all, We are the World and soon we will all be Irish Citizens too! I can't believe that I am now an Irish citizen, it will be realistic when that FBR certificate is in my hands.
Thank you all!
IrishNJUSAMan
BTW, I had a web chat with the FBR at 6:00 am this morning after I received/responded to the mailing address verification email, the representative mentioned to me that there is a 2 week backlog in the printing/mailing of the FBR Certificates and associated Original documents. Further, I was advised that the FBR Certificate and all Original documents will be returned in one package.
Listed below is my full timeline
Timeline
FBR Application submitted on- line - May 19, 2019
FBR Application and Documents mailed from USA/NJ to Balbriggan, Ireland via USPS International Express May 20, 2019
Application received in Balbriggan email received - May 27,2019
Confirmation of Mailing address email received from FBR - September 21, 2020 at 3:10 am
Responded back to FBR Mailing Address email - September 21, 2020 at 3:43 am
Date added onto Foreign Birth Register - September 21, 2020
Congratulations FBR Approval email received - Sept 21,2020 at 7:36 am
FBR Certificate Printed/ Mailed email received - September 24, 2020
FBR Certificate and all original documents received in USA/NJ - September 30, 2020
I’ll provide update on Irish Passport once it is submitted to the Embassy in NYC.
Those darn flag emojis on a cell phone are tiny, I thought something was odd since the flag is green white and gold. I don't think I can edit previous posts. Thx for letting me know.LA8887 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 6:32 pmYou know you've repeatedly used the flag of Ivory Coast and not Ireland in your posts, right?IrishNJUSAMan wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:30 pmHooray I am Officially an Irish Citizen and have my FBR Certificate in my hands, it was received minutes ago! Hmm maybe a Guinness to celebrate tonight and then tomorrow start the Paper Application First Time Irish Passport Application Process.IrishNJUSAMan wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:59 pm
Hi Everyone,
I have been following and participating with this thread/group for some time and I finally have some good news, so I thought I would share my current status/timeline.
After 484 days, Or 1 year, 3 months, 26 days, Or after 15 months, 26 days I am excited to provide an update!!!
Timeline
FBR Application submitted on- line - May 19, 2019
FBR Application and Documents mailed from USA/NJ to Balbriggan, Ireland via USPS International Express May 20, 2019
Application received in Balbriggan email received - May 27,2019
Confirmation of Mailing address email received from FBR - September 21, 2020 at 3:10 am
Responded back to FBR Mailing Address email - September 21, 2020 at 3:43 am
Date added onto Foreign Birth Register - September 21, 2020
Congratulations FBR Approval email received - Sept 21,2020 at 7:36 am
FBR Certificate Printed/ Mailed email received - Pending
FBR Certificate received in USA/NJ - Pending
NEXT PHASE-INITIAL PAPER APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT
Applied for Passport via Paper (Initial) Application mailed all documents to Consulate General of Ireland in NYC/Park Ave - Pending
Passport form and docs sent from Consulate to Ireland - Pending
Passport and documents received in USA/NJ -Pending
Yes, Brexit and COVID-19 greatly affected the original 6 month processing time we were notified of during the application process and further a record of over 29,000 FBR applications were received in 2019. All of these challenges allowed FBR to streamline Operations, implement new systems and hire/train additional staff to support this process.
I am thankful for this group/thread as it allowed each and everyone one of us to communicate, question, learn and assist each other about the process as well as the availability to monitor the progress of FBR processing by sharing each of our experiences/application milestones and dates. I feel blessed and very thankful to all, We are the World and soon we will all be Irish Citizens too! I can't believe that I am now an Irish citizen, it will be realistic when that FBR certificate is in my hands.
Thank you all!
IrishNJUSAMan☘
BTW, I had a web chat with the FBR at 6:00 am this morning after I received/responded to the mailing address verification email, the representative mentioned to me that there is a 2 week backlog in the printing/mailing of the FBR Certificates and associated Original documents. Further, I was advised that the FBR Certificate and all Original documents will be returned in one package.
Listed below is my full timeline
Timeline
FBR Application submitted on- line - May 19, 2019
FBR Application and Documents mailed from USA/NJ to Balbriggan, Ireland via USPS International Express May 20, 2019
Application received in Balbriggan email received - May 27,2019
Confirmation of Mailing address email received from FBR - September 21, 2020 at 3:10 am
Responded back to FBR Mailing Address email - September 21, 2020 at 3:43 am
Date added onto Foreign Birth Register - September 21, 2020
Congratulations FBR Approval email received - Sept 21,2020 at 7:36 am
FBR Certificate Printed/ Mailed email received - September 24, 2020
FBR Certificate and all original documents received in USA/NJ - September 30, 2020
I’ll provide update on Irish Passport once it is submitted to the Embassy in NYC.
IrishNJUSAMan wrote: ↑Mon Sep 21, 2020 4:59 pm
Hi Everyone,
I have been following and participating with this thread/group for some time and I finally have some good news, so I thought I would share my current status/timeline.
After 484 days, Or 1 year, 3 months, 26 days, Or after 15 months, 26 days I am excited to provide an update!!!
Timeline
FBR Application submitted on- line - May 19, 2019
FBR Application and Documents mailed from USA/NJ to Balbriggan, Ireland via USPS International Express May 20, 2019
Application received in Balbriggan email received - May 27,2019
Confirmation of Mailing address email received from FBR - September 21, 2020 at 3:10 am
Responded back to FBR Mailing Address email - September 21, 2020 at 3:43 am
Date added onto Foreign Birth Register - September 21, 2020
Congratulations FBR Approval email received - Sept 21,2020 at 7:36 am
FBR Certificate Printed/ Mailed email received - Pending
FBR Certificate received in USA/NJ - Pending
NEXT PHASE-INITIAL PAPER APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT
Applied for Passport via Paper (Initial) Application mailed all documents to Consulate General of Ireland in NYC/Park Ave - Pending
Passport form and docs sent from Consulate to Ireland - Pending
Passport and documents received in USA/NJ -Pending
Yes, Brexit and COVID-19 greatly affected the original 6 month processing time we were notified of during the application process and further a record of over 29,000 FBR applications were received in 2019. All of these challenges allowed FBR to streamline Operations, implement new systems and hire/train additional staff to support this process.
I am thankful for this group/thread as it allowed each and everyone one of us to communicate, question, learn and assist each other about the process as well as the availability to monitor the progress of FBR processing by sharing each of our experiences/application milestones and dates. I feel blessed and very thankful to all, We are the World and soon we will all be Irish Citizens too! I can't believe that I am now an Irish citizen, it will be realistic when that FBR certificate is in my hands.
Thank you all!
IrishNJUSAMan
BTW, I had a web chat with the FBR at 6:00 am this morning after I received/responded to the mailing address verification email, the representative mentioned to me that there is a 2 week backlog in the printing/mailing of the FBR Certificates and associated Original documents. Further, I was advised that the FBR Certificate and all Original documents will be returned in one package.
Hey LA8887, has your passport been dispatched yet? Mine was posted yesterday. My application was only received in Ireland 9 working days ago.LA8887 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:16 pmOnline. I did the online part the same day I got the address confirmation email (27th July) as I got a friend to take a picture of me on her phone and uploaded it straight away, then printed the forms and got my mate that's a teacher to sign them along with a photocopy of my passport. Then when my FBR certificate arrived (4tg August) I chucked it straight into an envelope with that stuff and a couple of utility bills and went straight to the post office. Arrived 10th August and my online tracker changed from "Alert -jamiepompey wrote: ↑Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:57 pmWere you an online or paper applicant? Hopefully you get it soon!
On hold, pending receipt of documentation" to "Processing application" the next day, and gave me a date of 8th September, which it's been on since.
