There is no such thing as final stage . Last stage is "submitted to minister" and the one before is known as "advanced stage" . Its pretty common for files to go back from "submitted to minister" to "advanced stage" , it is usually when there is a small issue like if case is due to deferred for not ...

Hi bstar, Thanks for sharing. Could you explain what's PID? I applied in late January (Stamp 4 - Spouse of Irish National) and my timeline follows what you've mentioned before (received acknowledgement two weeks later and second stage letter 8 weeks after that on the 2nd of April). Realistically ,d...

Ok I cant comment on that but no one need to send pics now . New system is in place .

Sorry I should have cleared this . Recent photographs will be used which ever is more recent , if you have GNIB done after sending the pics then GNIB photos. If no recent GNIB is done then pic you submitted wiil be used . With ref to @darr I think he reported they confirmed later they dont need phot...

Approval from April 2015 do not require photographs . Pictures will be assigned from GNIB record .

Hey guys, I received my approval letter recently. I sent them the fees and GNIb BUT i have not received acknowledgement of any sort? What should I do? I also wanted to ask you about my son, who will be applying for naturalisation. He came to Ireland in 2010 as as minor, but he turned 18 in 2014. I ...

Hey guys, I received my approval letter recently. I sent them the fees and GNIb BUT i have not received acknowledgement of any sort? What should I do? They will start rolling out invitations soon for 17th of July. So Wait . I also wanted to ask you about my son, who will be applying for naturalisat...

kofiasenji wrote:Applied in October and second stage letter February 24th so when is it likely to have an approval.

Should be around 20th June .

Yes exactly thats it .

@kofiasenji I wish you get it tomorrow but the post is just on experience . Post your experience on the link (
http://www.immigrationboards.com/irelan ... 86470.html ) so can update and fix as things improve .

See the following I posted , hope this may help

http://www.immigrationboards.com/irelan ... 86470.html

I have gone through nearly 50 applications for family , friends and etc . Simple time line that always work : (Following is for normal 5 years cases : Spouses of Irish subjects get it quicker than rest but not ALWAYS ) First letter / acknowledgement = 3 days to 2 weeks maximum . ( usually 1 week ) S...

Yes but EU5 will only give him stay till end of his five years . I understand he is more concerned about what to do after that .

correct me please if I am wrong or misunderstood . Thanks

So 2 to 3 weeks are enough for EU1 if applied before date , that is to get the first temporary 6 months .

I have same issue as you guys . What have you decided .

Also who is a good solicitor to deal with this situation

Come on guys , no one is helpig

Thanks joh for pm

Someone please help

Please help me I am a Pakistani student resident in U.K , I study in East london uni. I applied for COA as my girl fried who and i live as umarried couple for last 1 year .we have all proof of address , she is Spanish natioal . Home Office has not answered yet . MY VISA is due to expire o 30th of Ma...