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by ch123
Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:03 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Customer Service Portal query
Replies: 4
Views: 1929

Customer Service Portal query

Hi, Is anyone else having problems logging in to the portal where you could initiate a query? I recently renewed my permission online and received an email from INIS that my IRP should arrive in the next few working days **to the postal address given previously on the application**. Is that my ...
by ch123
Fri Oct 04, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Visit Visa sponsor-Stamp 4 holder
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Re: Visit Visa sponsor-Stamp 4 holder

She only intends to come over for 15 days and then go back
by ch123
Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Visit Visa sponsor-Stamp 4 holder
Replies: 3
Views: 971

Visit Visa sponsor-Stamp 4 holder

Hi, Just wanted to ask if someone on Stamp 4 can sponsor their Non-EEA partner for a visit visa? Do you have to be a Irish national to be able to sponsor someone for a visit visa for Ireland? My partner lives abroad and we wanna spend New years together in Ireland. However, I am on Stamp 4 and I am ...
by ch123
Thu Sep 26, 2024 8:21 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Final Year of Residency
Replies: 3
Views: 1005

Final Year of Residency

Hi, Has anyone here been in a similar situation where they stayed outside Ireland for more than 70 days in their final year prior to making application for naturalisation? Were you asked to provide explanations or face any issues with your application? I’d really appreciate hearing about your e ...
by ch123
Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Final Year of Residency
Replies: 3
Views: 1005

Re: Last year continuous residency

I thought so too. It didn’t make sense plus I failed to find any relevant reference for it. Thank you for clarifying that for me.
by ch123
Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:07 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Final Year of Residency
Replies: 3
Views: 1005

Last year continuous residency

Hi folks, It’s a silly question but wanted to get clarity regarding the 70 days we’re allowed to stay outside the State in the last year prior to making an application for naturalisation. Is the 70 days out of a total of 365 days or 70 days out of 183 days? A friend of mine said it’s out of 183 days ...
by ch123
Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:53 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Laois Immigration Office Closed
Replies: 6
Views: 2186

Re: Laois Immigration Office Closed

Thank you so much for your replies guys. Highly appreciated.
by ch123
Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:13 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Laois Immigration Office Closed
Replies: 6
Views: 2186

Laois Immigration Office Closed

Hi, the immigration office in Laois/Portlaoise is closed for a while now. Does anyone have an update on when the officer is going to be back? I have to travel to my home country for an emergency and can’t seem to get through to the immigration officer in Laois as my permission is expiring soon and I ...
by ch123
Wed May 18, 2022 3:43 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Undocumented Regularisation Scheme 2022 Timelines
Replies: 156
Views: 31996

Re: Undocumented Regularisation Scheme 2022 Timelines

1- Application date - 01/02/2022 2- Acknowledgement date - 01/02/2022 3- Application accepted date - 4- eVetting Form receiving date -08/02/2022 5- eVetting Form submission date - 08/02/2022 6- eVetting Invitation date -22/03/2022 7- eVetting review date - 01/05/2022 8- eVetting completed date -03 ...
by ch123
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Employe Permit and Stamp 4 ( Latest Updates
Replies: 156
Views: 22201

Re: Employe Permit and Stamp 4 ( Latest Updates

Thanks ch123, In your opinion can we write to repatriation unit while the case is still pending with EU Treaty right department? You can write to them. However, I think you have to be fully refused by the Department and then they forward your file to the repatriation dept for deportation. In my ...
by ch123
Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:18 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Employe Permit and Stamp 4 ( Latest Updates
Replies: 156
Views: 22201

Re: Employe Permit and Stamp 4 ( Latest Updates

Thanks ch123, How long did repatriation unit took to give u temporary permission? Also was there any concerns from EU treaty regarding your marriage? The repatriation unit took a few weeks. They were also aware of my refused EuFam application. My EuFam application was not based on marriage but on ...
by ch123
Wed Mar 17, 2021 6:22 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Employe Permit and Stamp 4 ( Latest Updates
Replies: 156
Views: 22201

Re: Employe Permit and Stamp 4 ( Latest Updates

I was in a similar situation where my EUFam application was refused and sent to repatriation department. However, the Department was kind enough to grant me temporary stamp 2 to complete my education. When that permission was about to expire, I wrote to the repatriation department again to grant me ...
by ch123
Tue Feb 09, 2021 7:43 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Photo for work permit application
Replies: 3
Views: 3028

Re: Photo for work permit application

Just tried doing that. Whenever I resize it yo 448 pixels and try to upload it, the system says min image dpi is 240. I guess resizing decreases resolution?
by ch123
Mon Feb 08, 2021 8:43 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Photo for work permit application
Replies: 3
Views: 3028

Photo for work permit application

Hi, Did anyone else have trouble uploading their passport photo for work permit application? The djei states the following specification: Minimum image size is - width 413 pixels (35mm) x height 531 pixels (45mm) Maximum image size is - width 448 pixels (38mm) x height 590 pixels (50mm) Image ...
by ch123
Tue Dec 15, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Stamp 1 and work permit
Replies: 3
Views: 1508

Re: Stamp 1 and work permit

Thanks for your reply. The letter from INIS says that this stamp 1 is given to me to take up a job offer (already available to me) and to enable an employer to apply for a work permit for me later in order for me to extend the permission after 6 months. The immigration officer has registered me and ...
by ch123
Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:35 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Stamp 1 and work permit
Replies: 3
Views: 1508

Stamp 1 and work permit

Hi guys, I’ve been recently granted stamp 1 by the Department under exceptional circumstances instead of Stamp 1G. I don’t have a work permit. The Department has issued me stamp 1 for a period of time and informed me that I could renew the permission if I succeed in obtaining a work permit. I’ve been ...
by ch123
Fri Oct 23, 2020 8:01 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Stamp 1G
Replies: 4
Views: 1182

Re: Stamp 1G

Thank you for your reply. I see this is for the students residing in Co. Dublin. However, I am a non-Dublin resident. I referred to the announcement made by the Department on their website, that states: “ Rather than attending in person, as a temporary measure applications may be submitted e ...
by ch123
Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:01 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Stamp 1G
Replies: 4
Views: 1182

Stamp 1G

Hi everyone, I am a recent graduate on Stamp 2, which has been extended by the Department until Jan 2020. However, in the mean time, I have also submitted an application for Stamp 1G online to the email address stated on the INIS website. I have two questions that I’m hoping people here could help m ...
by ch123
Sat Sep 19, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Minister announces further temporary extension of immigration permissions
Replies: 2
Views: 609

Minister announces further temporary extension of immigration permissions

Hi, The Minister has made an announcement on the INIS website regarding the extension of visas of people with current permission to reside in the state due to expire between 20 Sept and 20 Jan 2021. My stamp 2 is due to expire in Oct 2020 following which I intend to apply for stamp 1g. However, does ...
by ch123
Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:19 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Processing time for Stamp 1G (Online application via email)
Replies: 1
Views: 1808

Processing time for Stamp 1G (Online application via email)

Hello everyone, Does anyone know how long is the Department taking to get back to you for an online application for a third level graduate programme (From stamp 2 to stamp 1g) following the completion of a level 9 degree? Before Covid, the applicant could just walk in to their local immigration ...
by ch123
Wed Dec 18, 2019 7:45 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Did postgrad (masters level 9) on stamp 1G
Replies: 1
Views: 630

Did postgrad (masters level 9) on stamp 1G

Hi everyone, I wanted to discuss my exceptional case with you all and welcome your valuable suggestions. I completed my undergrad degree from Ireland (level 8 on stamp 2 and was granted 1G visa after that. However, I re-enrolled and started a postgrad degree on the same stamp i.e 1G. My concern is ...
by ch123
Fri Apr 21, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Grant of Temp stamp 4 Extended family members cases EU1
Replies: 2
Views: 903

Grant of Temp stamp 4 Extended family members cases EU1

Dear fellow forum members, Just wanted to ask if there is anyone waiting a decision for their EU1 pending application (brother etc) and not granted temp stamp 4 despite of repeated requests. What type of response are people getting from the department when a temp stamp 4 is requested while they ...
by ch123
Sat Jun 20, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: EU4FAM (people who applied recently)
Replies: 64
Views: 5811

Re: EU4FAM (people who applied recently)

just a Quick update.... received my letter monday for 5 years... went to GNIB on Wednesday and registered in just 30 mins... quiet quick process time.. Impressed!!! & NEVER HAD AN INSTANCE WHEN A GNIB OFFICER SAID HAVE A GREAT DAY :) Best of luck for the guys waiting on the decision :) Hey congrats.
by ch123
Fri Jun 05, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: EU4FAM while not legally staying
Replies: 5
Views: 591

Re: EU4FAM while not legally staying

Yes you can apply. Good luck.
by ch123
Mon Jun 01, 2015 12:17 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: EU4FAM (people who applied recently)
Replies: 64
Views: 5811

Re: EU4FAM (people who applied recently)

gorgeous wrote:Hi guys,

Applied on 27th Nov and got my response on the deadline, of course! 27th of May. Didn't have time to go to the immigration to renew for Stamp4EUFAM yet though...

Hey Congratulations.
Okay. So I shouldn't keep my hopes high for an early decision.