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So I emailed them. They responded and said they will make the copies. Now I’ll just sit back and patiently try to wait
Have you told them that you are pregnant? My mum called the Edinburgh Consulate for an unrelated question (she has applied for me and my siblings to get citizenship through FBR, we applied in March and have heard nothing since apart from confirmation of payment and request for some documents) - the woman she spoke to asked her if any of us were pregnant as this could be considered as an emergency situation. It might be worth calling them and explaining the situation if you haven't already. I really hope this is of help to you.canada1005 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:31 amTimeline Update
8th February 2018 Application and documents sent (London embassy)
13th February 2018 = Confirmation that documents have been received (London embassy)
5th June 2018 = Email from FBR. "This application was recently sent to Dublin where it is here at an advanced stage of processing. Please be aware that FBR applications take approximately six months to process. If an examining officer requires any further clarification from you they will be in touch".
23rd July 2018 = Due date for son/daughter (Hopefully I can pass on Irish citizenship to my child.
I actually received an email this morning saying I'm an Irish citizen! It went on to say that my certificate is awaiting printing, and it will be sent via registered mail in 2-3 weeks. Which hopefully means receipt by mid- to end of July. Just in time for my birthday.PasadenaTom wrote: ↑Fri Jun 08, 2018 2:21 amI suspect that once someone who participates on this forum has received their registration, they probably don't come back to answer questions. I do think most of us will return to complete our timelines, to help those who are still waiting.EireAislynn wrote: ↑Thu Jun 07, 2018 3:10 am
Has anyone had this sort of correspondence and received their completed registration soon after?
This is only educated speculation, based on other posts. But if all they are requesting is clarification on where to return your documents, you are likely in or near the 10 week final approval stage that another poster mentioned. But is someone getting your application package ready prior to sending it to final approval? Or is a person working on the final approval stage getting ready to return your approved package? For your sake, I hope the latter. Good luck and speedy approvals for all of us!
My wife is pregnant. I will call the Irish Embassy in London and see if they can speed things up. Thank you for the advice.cathsarah wrote: ↑Mon Jun 18, 2018 7:34 pmHave you told them that you are pregnant? My mum called the Edinburgh Consulate for an unrelated question (she has applied for me and my siblings to get citizenship through FBR, we applied in March and have heard nothing since apart from confirmation of payment and request for some documents) - the woman she spoke to asked her if any of us were pregnant as this could be considered as an emergency situation. It might be worth calling them and explaining the situation if you haven't already. I really hope this is of help to you.canada1005 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 11, 2018 11:31 amTimeline Update
8th February 2018 Application and documents sent (London embassy)
13th February 2018 = Confirmation that documents have been received (London embassy)
5th June 2018 = Email from FBR. "This application was recently sent to Dublin where it is here at an advanced stage of processing. Please be aware that FBR applications take approximately six months to process. If an examining officer requires any further clarification from you they will be in touch".
23rd July 2018 = Due date for son/daughter (Hopefully I can pass on Irish citizenship to my child.
Under the Forum T&Cs, members are not permitted to post details or names of law firms or professional advisors.Greasyman1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:13 amI’ve had my FBR application turned down. I handed my documents in at the London office on 15th January 2018. I was unable to include my living Father’s current ID. I had all other documents included my Irish born Grandfather’s birth and death certificates.
I was excluded from my family in 1979 after they found I was gay. Even if I could trace my Father, I’d not be welcome or allowed any documents. Of course my heterosexual sibling will likely have everything including an Irish passport and the pending inheritance. I evidenced this in a affidavit included in my application.
I received an email from Dublin on 21/05 “our documentary requirements are very strict and an affidavit cannot be accepted in lieu of required documents”
I’ve seen on here that on occasions, affidavits do seem to have been accepted so the definition of ‘very strict’ may vary. Although I can and probably will engage an Irish solicitor to have a argument, it will be expensive and draining. I’m retired so have plenty of time but I’m not sure I have the stamina at my age.
If anyone has a recommendation for a specific law firm who might be good for this please share the information.
Good luck with your own applications.
If it was me i'd wait until the persons death and use the death certificate as proof of Entitlement. If I was in a hurry to obtain citizenship then i'd perhaps purchase a voodoo doll too. Apparently you can buy them on Amazon!CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 7:11 amUnder the Forum T&Cs, members are not permitted to post details or names of law firms or professional advisors.Greasyman1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:13 amI’ve had my FBR application turned down. I handed my documents in at the London office on 15th January 2018. I was unable to include my living Father’s current ID. I had all other documents included my Irish born Grandfather’s birth and death certificates.
I was excluded from my family in 1979 after they found I was gay. Even if I could trace my Father, I’d not be welcome or allowed any documents. Of course my heterosexual sibling will likely have everything including an Irish passport and the pending inheritance. I evidenced this in a affidavit included in my application.
I received an email from Dublin on 21/05 “our documentary requirements are very strict and an affidavit cannot be accepted in lieu of required documents”
I’ve seen on here that on occasions, affidavits do seem to have been accepted so the definition of ‘very strict’ may vary. Although I can and probably will engage an Irish solicitor to have a argument, it will be expensive and draining. I’m retired so have plenty of time but I’m not sure I have the stamina at my age.
If anyone has a recommendation for a specific law firm who might be good for this please share the information.
Good luck with your own applications.
Kev920 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:03 amReceived my FBR letter and certificate today!
Electronically filed on 12/28/17
No communications or request for additional documents
Checked once with Dublin office in March/April via phone and they said my application was moved on for approval
Received FBR today 6/18/18
Overall about 5.5 months total time
They did not include any forms for passport but rather indicated to go to www.dfa.ie. The website then tells you to contact your local consulate in the US which happens to be in New York for me.
Best of luck to all!
User 'Kev920' does not have access to the privilege of the PM function as yet. An official Irish gov number can be posted publicly on the forum.exchangeboy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:13 pmdear Kev920,
could you please PM me the contact number of FBR dublin office.
Kev920 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 19, 2018 12:03 amReceived my FBR letter and certificate today!
Electronically filed on 12/28/17
No communications or request for additional documents
Checked once with Dublin office in March/April via phone and they said my application was moved on for approval
Received FBR today 6/18/18
Overall about 5.5 months total time
They did not include any forms for passport but rather indicated to go to www.dfa.ie. The website then tells you to contact your local consulate in the US which happens to be in New York for me.
Best of luck to all!
I saw your post that you had applied for you two children ... I'm beginning the process for my two children and was wondering if you were able to use the same documentation for both kids (e.g. your birth certificate) or if you needed separate certified copies of everything? I only have one copy of my own Foreign Birth Register certificate and would prefer not to have to get another one.LuluBlue76 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 11:11 amAbsolutely delighted to be able to update my completed timeline now for my two children. Really feel for those of you still waiting (longer than us in some cases).
Posted off the forms and documentation Monday 16th October 2017
Heard nothing until an email on Monday 26th February asking for my witness to email them from their work email confirming that they know my children. This was done the next day.
They confirmed they had received this a couple of days later and I had no further contact until I got a Royal Mail card through my door on Tuesday 17th April that I had a letter to sign for. This turned out to be the certificates and all our documentation, and passport forms for us to apply for passports. So ours returned to us in 6 months to the day after they received it in London.
We were lucky that it was easy to show the lineage through birth/marriage certificates so I think our case was straightforward. Good luck to everyone in the process.
I received a confirmation of receipt of my application and supporting documents on April 16th. So yours was just a few days ahead of mine. I am looking forward to your update (hopefully in 6 weeks - or less)!Sotyrockz04 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 27, 2018 2:08 pmPosting Timeline:
April 6th-Dublin received application
April 9th-Received confirmation of Dublin receiving application.
I shipped my application from New York. I will update when I receive all of my documents and approval letter.
[/quote]exchangeboy wrote: ↑Tue Jun 26, 2018 1:13 pm
They did not include any forms for passport but rather indicated to go to www.dfa.ie. The website then tells you to contact your local consulate in the US which happens to be in New York for me.
I am in somewhat similar situation. My Irish grandfather abused his daughters, one of whom was my mother, and I am estranged from my family anyway. I was able to collect every document except my mother's passport.imperium wrote: ↑Sat Jun 30, 2018 6:38 amSo I am wondering if anyone has encountered similar circumstances, perhaps with an estranged parent or one who simply cannot be traced. Did you manage to find a viable solution that was acceptable to the DFA in lieu of submission of your parental passport / photo ID? I have been advised that an affidavit outlining the situation could work. However, I have also been told that recently there has been some push-back against this by the Irish authorities.
I rather thought the appeals process would not work. As far as I can see from what I can get from the DFA, they take the original application, unmodified, and have a more senior member of staff review it. Of course given the lack of modification it will be rare for the appeal to succeed.In case of refusal for FBR by the DFA, has anyone had any experience of challenging their decision in court? I mention this because I saw some others refer to an appeals process which was internal to the DFA and seldom worked.
