Post will likely get refused or will be heavily delayed. If you already sent in the application and ticked the "send by post" checkbox, you can just just email them and tell them you now prefer email. Make sure to specify in your application request that the FOI documents be sent to you via email no...
Thanks for sharing. The 11 people they got an approval? And have you started your JR? No problem! On a related note: I've noticed people have different theories about how long one should wait before going through the courts to force a decision - I've seen everything thrown out 4, 3, 2, 1.5 (years) e...
This means that someone was assigned to make a decision on your request within the time frame they gave you. That person did not respond, so it's assumed that the decision did not go through. So you have ONE option - ask them to review the decision as to why you did not get a decision by the decisio...
Make sure to specify in your application request that the FOI documents be sent to you via email not post. This is one thread where someone outlines what they found in their FOI report: https://www.immigrationboards.com/ireland/citizenship-application-processing-stages-and-freedom-of-information-t27...
I agree with you. Yes I do know of what legal action you can take, and I created a thread recently on this: https://www.immigrationboards.com/ireland/foi-and-an-application-for-an-order-for-mandamus-re-citizenship-delays-t311264.html You essentially need a few things: - submit an FOI request (via em...
See this thread for info: https://www.immigrationboards.com/ireland/foi-and-an-application-for-an-order-for-mandamus-re-citizenship-delays-t311264.html Hi Like tracking or anything except email or call. I've been waiting nearly 2 years now and I never ever hassle to call or email or write to them as...
Their email updates are not official. It's just a copy and paste response, it doesn't mean anything. Some people have received this response, did an FOI, only to find their application is still processing and no one has touched it to move it forward to the next stage in months (and in some cases 1+ ...
so start the process after 1 year or 1.5 years has passed, as everything takes time. The steps are then: 1. FOI - takes about 1 month 2. Get a lawyer to send letter to the INIS - 2-3 months 3. Get a court date -? 4. Get a decision from the courts -? 5. Wait for the INIS to send finalize application ...
I'm with Paddy on the court process. I wish I knew about it before - the process leading up to taking it to court takes time (get an FOI, Find a lawyer, lawyer sends threatening letters to INIS, Set court date, wait for a decision etc). Why do you advise people to go via JR after waiting for 2+ year...
No problem! On a related note: I've noticed people have different theories about how long one should wait before going through the courts to force a decision - I've seen everything thrown out 4, 3, 2, 1.5 (years) etc... This all seems like a personal preference as opposed to what the courts favour. ...
Honestly the whole process and system doesn't make sense, and it's a headache if you try to make sense of something that doesn't make sense. Visa's (Stamp 4s) and citizenships are not the same. One is more permanent. Ireland is really sensitive to giving out citizenship. They have a past where citiz...
To find a solicitor google something like "Dublin Immigration Solicitors" and it'll pull up all the options and you can read the google ratings and reviews, where people discuss their case etc.. You can't share lawyer contact details on here. I just got a quote from a known solicitor agency. Solicit...
To make a Freedom of Information Request (FOI) you can either email or mail in the application (along with a copy of your ID) to the department. The FOI will show you what's been done to date on your application. It takes a few days for the department to acknowledge your request via email (you will ...
I saw a bar chart recently in these immigration forums that showed that Spousal citizenships took longer than any other category. I have also read in the papers that the department had a problem with receiving fraudulent marriage applications from India/Pakistan and in the past the Guards had invest...
Do you know something we don't about waiting 3 years or more? does something happen at the 3 year mark? These sort of remarks about waiting for years, is something that we hear INIS bots make, not real applicants. According to people sharing their stories Covid has not affected the Courts hearing th...
Thank you So much what you wrote below is very good information for anyone considering what options they have to compel the department to make a decision. It's very sad that people who have paid an application fee have to endure legal and financial difficulties and stress to get a decision on the ve...
Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it is very useful for others considering their options. What steps did you take before you proceed to court to force a decision - did you request an FOI? Did your lawyer send a letter to threaten the department? How much time did it take from the time y...
What is your source on that amount? How do you know this? Do you have any idea on what the cost would be? Several thousands of euros I believe just for your own costs. Depending on many different factors. Well I won’t be able to get nothing from my country as I have been granted with a refugee statu...
An FOI are free, and are processed within 4 weeks after mailing a simple application. This is true even in current circumstances. FOIs provide applicants with info on what has been done on their application, and may give then information on what's been causing a delay or when they can expect an answ...
That's very interesting and good information to know. Thank you for sharing. Do you have any idea on what the cost would be? It's important to request FOI prior to proceeding with legal counsel it seems, because you'll have all the information on why your case is delayed. Though I did worryingly rea...
Oh wow. That's good to know. Does anyone know someone who has lost and had to pay the cost? I want to understand what the total risk is with that option. 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 th...
That is YOUR personal opinion, and not the subject of this forum. Also suspiciously sounds like something someone working for the INIS would say, as opposed to someone who is genuinely waiting an excessive period of time for a decision. If you having nothing pragmatic to add to the topic of this for...
Please do not spam this post with your opinion on "what is worth someone's time". That's YOUR personal opinion and it isn't the subject of this forum nor to be debated here, please keep that to YOURSELF. You are spamming this forum for people looking for information. This forum is for people to disc...
How much did it cost you? and did you hire a lawyer to do it? When did you get the FOI? and how long did it take? I have already don’t all those procedures like i got freedom on information I also went to a high court for a quick decision all the process tock me 6-7 month now the department have 8 w...
