anongirl wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 28, 2021 12:34 pm

So I take it nobody has received affidavits this week? They hardly got through 4000 emails all last week

In RTE link I shared, Minister said that around 1100 will be receive affidavit in few weeks. I think after they do most processing for those they will send to another batch.

By having the new temporary legislation the State is still getting large sums of money while saving on the cost that would normally occur when holding large official ceremonies. then they would not put hard stop at may and possible next ceremony at December. Just looking at virtual ceremony example...

In the lights of prolongation of Level 5 lockdown, I have a feeling that if the COVID restrictions are not lifted after the initial 4000 applications are completed, these new arrangements will be applied to the current and future applications well beyond 31 of May. I have the same feeling. I am mor...

I wonder how long they will be sending affidavits out for? Any body get any yet this week? Minister said that 1100 will be send in next few weeks. Since there is a plan for 4000, I will say will be more coming. Probably till April, as it should be finished till end of may. https://www.facebook.com/...

I agree that there is no accountability for long waiting times. In some other countries it is more clear, and when period expires, it can only be maximum extended for some period of time as in NL for example https://ind.nl/en/Pages/decision-periods.aspx It looks they have easier procedure for EU nat...

... I had applied for FOI. My application was last worked on in June 2018. Since then only action on my application is a Garda vetting certificate once a year. So far they have requested for 3 Garda vetting certificates. Of course there is nothing in them. Whats the point of this useless exercise w...

Please note that your application for naturalisation have being submitted to the Minister for a decision. If further documentation and/or clarification of any matter related to your application is required from you, we will write to you requesting it. Otherwise, you will receive a letter in due cou...

Hi congratulations to everyone 😊 Me too I got email today 😄. "The Witness must be resident in the State" I am from Belfast Northern Ireland. Should I go to Ireland to find witness ? Help me please. Thank you I don't think anybody here will provide you with definite answer. You should probably ask t...

I found a solicitor as well. The problem was to make a color copy of my passport. The solicitor didn't have a color printer and libraries are closed. Then I went through my old documentation pile and found a spare copy I did for my application. Lucky me. :) Print services are considered essentials ...

phoenix49 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 20, 2021 12:39 pm

Now the problem is to find a notary public or a solicitor to witness who works during this time.

Many of them work on appointment basis.

yep, also got letter from INIS

Form 9 or Form 11 depending on your circumstances
https://www.irishimmigration.ie/citizen ... ion-forms/

I suppose the reason behind this decision is because it is a one off solution only for certain applicants. yeah, it looks only for 4K already approved applications. Other will be in possible proper December Ceremony. If ceremony will not be possible they might extend the same procedure in December.

Everyone has to check if the email addresses given in the application is correct so that we dont miss the email. Email address is not a very used information in the process so there is every chance that there would be lots of confusion or error from both sides :) fun Good point, since it was entere...

It looks like it is happening.Can not find it yet on official inis site though: It is expected that 4,000 applicants currently waiting on naturalisation will have had an opportunity to gain citizenship by the end of March the Department of Justice said. "The process I am opening today means that cer...

Yes, due to COVID as Stanina mentioned, they may make an exception. Make sure to provide sufficient evidence that it was a family emergency. But if you're not 100% confident just for wait 43 days to avoid a risk. In the last year you need to wait additional year from last 43 days travel window, not...

It depends on the circumstances, from INIS FAQ
"Q102.I will be absent from the State due to COVID-19 travel restrictions or isolation measures,will this affect a Citizenship application?
A. A pragmatic approach will be applied in this emergency"

Some member of the forum paid 3500 Euros in legal fees(for both parties) in 2019 "The judicial review case in the end and my solicitor and barrister got leave of the court for me to do judicial review. Then the citizenship department granted my application just as I was told that they would. It has ...

There was good recommendation in one of the posts on forum. If you decide to go to High court after FOI, ask a lawyer to write a letter to INIS that you will initiate court action in 4 weeks in relation on citizenship decision. In some cases it might save you time and money.

There was good post from Markem with stats from 2018 based on forum timeline post. 75% received approval within a year. I guess some applications are just slip through the cracks. Non EU and Marriage took longer than other. https://www.immigrationboards.com/ireland/application-time-analysis-t274666....

It depends how lucky you are and who is processing your application I think. I applied in Sept 2018 and only was approved in February 2020, still waiting for ceremony or affidavit. Main criteria is Irish luck and possibly mobility, if you did not travel, worked at same job and stayed at same home yo...

Vorona wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 05, 2021 3:29 pm

It will be handy if they will send the affidavits together with the approval letters, so they can be sent back with the payment and other documents.

Although I prefer to have a full official ceremony.

Congrats on approval letter! Did it mention affidavit procedure in approval letter?

fuzzbizz wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:59 pm

First quarter? I envy your optimism! I've lived here long enough to realize "early in 2021" means "maybe by August".

I think march, they will try to do at least closer than one year from previous ceremony

fuzzbizz wrote: ↑

Sun Jan 03, 2021 9:59 pm

First quarter? I envy your optimism! I've lived here long enough to realize "early in 2021" means "maybe by August".

I think it will be till end of march, prior to the year of previous ceremony. Although anything could happen and it can be summer 2021 when there is less covid cases.

Would be interesting to know how many people are actually working on them. If it's in the single digits, then your estimation is generous to say the least. My application is as straightforward as it gets so hopefully it will be quick. The only criminal thing I've done is steal a cookie while I was ...