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by ryuzaki
Tue Oct 16, 2018 9:27 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: GNIB appointments don't leave enough time to apply for EU1
Replies: 4
Views: 654

GNIB appointments don't leave enough time to apply for EU1

My wife recently arrived in Ireland as the spouse of an EEA citizen. We are trying to get her a residency card via EU1, but for that you need a PPS number, and to get a PPS number you need a GNIB card. The earliest appointment for a GNIB card is in December, and it takes at least a week to come, and...
by ryuzaki
Mon Sep 10, 2018 9:45 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Non-EEQ spouse visa success
Replies: 0
Views: 307

Non-EEQ spouse visa success

My wife's visa was granted a few days ago. Took 21 days from the time she went to the visa centre in China to them returning her passport with the visa attached. I'm not an expert by any means but thought I would share our story in case it was of help to anyone else. I am British, she is Chinese. We...
by ryuzaki
Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary
Replies: 10
Views: 1107

Re: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary

Please lock this thread. You can start your own if you have questions.
by ryuzaki
Fri Aug 24, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary
Replies: 10
Views: 1107

Re: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary

Perhaps you are right CR001. Can you please close/delete this thread. I thought it might be helpful to others but I don't really want a debate. Maybe when it's over I'll post a summary.

Thanks for wishing us good luck.
by ryuzaki
Fri Aug 24, 2018 8:49 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary
Replies: 10
Views: 1107

Re: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary

I am aware of that, but that isn't my intention. My salary in Ireland is much better than I can get in the UK for doing the same job, and there is much more opportunity to own a home instead of renting forever. Ireland is our new home now and I made that clear in the application. It's not some littl...
by ryuzaki
Fri Aug 24, 2018 7:52 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary
Replies: 10
Views: 1107

Re: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary

Please don't post such negative comments... This is stressfull enough as it is. I've taken legal advice on both the Irish/EEA and UK routes.
by ryuzaki
Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:37 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary
Replies: 10
Views: 1107

Re: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary

22/08/2018 application form and supporting documentation submitted in China.

My understanding is that the clock is now ticking, with a legal maximum of 4 weeks to process the application. Legal advice was that it can take longer, with cases pending in the high court :(
by ryuzaki
Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:19 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Spouse of an EEA citizen diary
Replies: 10
Views: 1107

Spouse of an EEA citizen diary

My wife is Chinese, I am a UK citizen moving to Ireland for work. She will be applying under EEA treaty rights to join me, initially on a visitor (type C) visa and then with EEA stamps for permanent residency building towards eventually citizenship. I thought it would be helpful to keep a diary. I w...
by ryuzaki
Mon Aug 20, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: American dating an EU/EEA citizen. Can we both work and live in Ireland?
Replies: 7
Views: 644

Re: American dating an EU/EEA citizen. Can we both work and live in Ireland?

You could go to Denmark, live together and get married. Would only need to be for maybe six months. Having said that, my wife and I were married in May in China and have never had the opportunity to live together. We are applying for a visa as the spouse of an EEA citizen exercising treaty rights. T...
by ryuzaki
Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:41 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?
Replies: 6
Views: 407

Re: Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?

Thanks, it's the same place as the British visa centre. I just hope it goes okay.
by ryuzaki
Wed Aug 01, 2018 9:19 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?
Replies: 6
Views: 407

Re: Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?

Thanks. I'm not in Ireland yet. I have accepted a job there, I'm just working my notice. Was hoping she could come right away, EEA visas are supposed to be accelerated.

I guess my wife will need to go to the local immigration office (VFS?) in China with her documentation.
by ryuzaki
Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:53 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?
Replies: 6
Views: 407

Re: Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?

Thank you. A certified copy sounds expensive but I'll have to do it. Also, 8 weeks? The guide book says maximum 4. And on that subject, I need to get my marriage certificate translated. I can get it done online with a "certified" PDF copy that they say is okay for US immigration, but I don't know if...
by ryuzaki
Wed Aug 01, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?
Replies: 6
Views: 407

Do I need to supply my original passport for a C visa application?

I am a British citizen moving to Ireland for work. I want my Chinese wife to join me. We are applying for a C visa as the spouse of an EEA citizen. According to the INIS web site documents submitted must be originals: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Family+Members+of+EU_EEA+_Swiss+citizens The ...
by ryuzaki
Fri Jul 27, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Housing for EU couple
Replies: 8
Views: 696

Re: Housing for EU couple

Thanks, I'll ask the company about it. I was planning to stay in a hotel for a bit while I find somewhere, that seems like the best option.
by ryuzaki
Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Housing for EU couple
Replies: 8
Views: 696

Re: Housing for EU couple

Thank you max307, that's very helpful. I am moving to Ireland and obviously need somewhere to live from day one... The company I'm working for is just taking me on so I don't know about letters of recommendation, I can ask I suppose. I can show my confirmed offer of employment (not the original, tha...
by ryuzaki
Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:43 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Housing for EU couple
Replies: 8
Views: 696

Re: Housing for EU couple

Assuming you are okay with the cost, do you need letters of recommendation etc?

I don't have any former landlords (always lived with family) so it will be the first time renting. My wife does but the documents would be in Chinese.
by ryuzaki
Tue Jul 24, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Join family visa
Replies: 17
Views: 1333

Re: Join family visa

I'm afraid I don't know the answer to any of that. I'm just starting my application the same as your one.
by ryuzaki
Mon Jul 23, 2018 2:24 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Join family visa
Replies: 17
Views: 1333

Re: Join family visa

Are you applying under your article 10 treaty rights? Because that is supposed to be fast tracked.

You could submit a complaint to the EU ombudsman:

https://www.ombudsman.europa.eu/en/how- ... dsman-help
by ryuzaki
Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:31 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Visit Visa (BIVS)
Replies: 7
Views: 747

Re: Visit Visa (BIVS)

So basically he was refused on the grounds that you are not supposed to use the family visit visa to effectively live in the UK for extended periods, right? It sounds like that is what they are saying.
by ryuzaki
Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:29 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: EU citizen moving to Ireland next year, questions about bringing my non-EU partner with me
Replies: 2
Views: 451

Re: EU citizen moving to Ireland next year, questions about bringing my non-EU partner with me

Hi. I think it's difficult if you have not lived together. Usually living together is the best way to prove the relationship is genuine. Getting married is a good option in that respect. Once you are married they should fast-track the application under EU rules. Otherwise you have to build up a case...
by ryuzaki
Tue Jul 10, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: EU1 acknowledgment letter / temp stamp 4
Replies: 5
Views: 673

Re: EU1 acknowledgment letter / temp stamp 4

Thanks for letting us know. Please keep us updated when you get a decision!
by ryuzaki
Mon Jul 09, 2018 7:25 am
Forum: Ireland
Topic: German bringing non-EU spouse to Ireland
Replies: 6
Views: 653

Re: German bringing non-EU spouse to Ireland

I think that is okay, it's what I was planning to do. I read that other people have done the same.

Let us know how it goes for you! Thanks.
by ryuzaki
Thu Jul 05, 2018 3:41 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: German bringing non-EU spouse to Ireland
Replies: 6
Views: 653

Re: German bringing non-EU spouse to Ireland

Sorry to jump in, but it sounds like the application might be before you (a German citizen) have travelled to Ireland yourself. Is that okay, can you apply in advance and just show them something like an employment acceptance letter and income in Germany?
by ryuzaki
Thu Jun 14, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Moving to Ireland for Spouse Visa
Replies: 4
Views: 1362

Re: Moving to Ireland for Spouse Visa

I don't know about renting without a job, seems like unless you have substantial savings you might find it hard to get somewhere. I suppose 6 months rent up front on a 6 month lease might work. Better to find a job online, interview via Skype etc. That's what I'm doing. When Brexit happens no one kn...
by ryuzaki
Tue Jun 12, 2018 2:37 pm
Forum: Ireland
Topic: Moving to Ireland for Spouse Visa
Replies: 4
Views: 1362

Re: Moving to Ireland for Spouse Visa

You can look for information on the Surinder Singh route, but basically you need to exercise your EU treaty rights which means getting a job in Ireland. You then move there and apply for a visa under the EU system rather than the Irish one, which is much easier. You will need to establish that your ...
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