Next citizenship ceremonies will be in Spring 2020

[Farhbd]

Mostly all who attending ceremony already in Ireland from last month because of GNIB card they cant travel. so no need to be worry about anything good luck to all for ceremony

[qazzaq]

Encourage anyone who are going to the ceremony PLEASE wear masks! A massive gathering contains potential risk(Korea's case). It's simple, wearing a mask brings risk to the lowest!Get the passport but not the virus!

[goodman85]

This topic will be locked if any more nonsense and off topic posts continue to appear.

The two users who posted the rubbish, and admitted to posting rubbish, have been banned.

Members need to read official weblinks if they need clarity and not be so gullible to believe everything a random stranger newly registered posts on the forum to scare people.

Hey Moderator, we're still getting people talking nonsense off topic stuff

[D-12]

Hi guys, I still didn't get my birth certificate back they sent all my documents but my birth certificate wasn't included I was thinking they will send it before the end of my application now I have an invitation to the ceremony but still don't have my birth certificate is any one having the same problem?

[Captainf]

Hi guys, I still didn't get my birth certificate back they sent all my documents but my birth certificate wasn't included I was thinking they will send it before the end of my application now I have an invitation to the ceremony but still don't have my birth certificate is any one having the same problem?

Yes they still have my marriage n birth certs with them.. Every time I make a call to request they says they will send it by registered posts, which they never did until now..

[CakeGirl]

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/prepara ... -of-march/

[Andy2019]

Hi guys, I still didn't get my birth certificate back they sent all my documents but my birth certificate wasn't included I was thinking they will send it before the end of my application now I have an invitation to the ceremony but still don't have my birth certificate is any one having the same problem?

Yes they still have my marriage n birth certs with them.. Every time I make a call to request they says they will send it by registered posts, which they never did until now..

It is unbelievable....
Again it will be storm...
And it will be from Saturday to Sunday!!!
Hope, train will operate...
I do not have other transport to take...

[kalyna]

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/prepara ... -of-march/

Thanks for sharing the link.
So kind of them to post it only today...
"If you have received an approval letter and have undertaken the actions detailed therein and did not received an invite by Friday the 21st of February, you will be accommodated at an upcoming ceremony."

[goodman85]

Hi guys, I still didn't get my birth certificate back they sent all my documents but my birth certificate wasn't included I was thinking they will send it before the end of my application now I have an invitation to the ceremony but still don't have my birth certificate is any one having the same problem?

Yes they still have my marriage n birth certs with them.. Every time I make a call to request they says they will send it by registered posts, which they never did until now..

It is unbelievable....
Again it will be storm...
And it will be from Saturday to Sunday!!!
Hope, train will operate...
I do not have other transport to take...

I'll affect mostly the west coast, I don't believe trains will stop operating because of it.

[Andy2019]

Hi guys, I still didn't get my birth certificate back they sent all my documents but my birth certificate wasn't included I was thinking they will send it before the end of my application now I have an invitation to the ceremony but still don't have my birth certificate is any one having the same problem?

Yes they still have my marriage n birth certs with them.. Every time I make a call to request they says they will send it by registered posts, which they never did until now..

It is unbelievable....
Again it will be storm...
And it will be from Saturday to Sunday!!!
Hope, train will operate...
I do not have other transport to take...

I'll affect mostly the west coast, I don't believe trains will stop operating because of it.

Ok. Stop everyone worry about virus.
Everything is going be good.
Just need bring the mask, just in case to Killarney.
And we must pray to the God.
With God we are trust.

[Gvrff]

Just have one question, I already sent back my GNIB, bank draft and the photos but I didn’t got the invitation for march ceremony.
My question is my GNIB card will expire by the end of may.
Someone know what I have to do ?

[goodman85]

Yes they still have my marriage n birth certs with them.. Every time I make a call to request they says they will send it by registered posts, which they never did until now..

It is unbelievable....
Again it will be storm...
And it will be from Saturday to Sunday!!!
Hope, train will operate...
I do not have other transport to take...

I'll affect mostly the west coast, I don't believe trains will stop operating because of it.

Ok. Stop everyone worry about virus.
Everything is going be good.
Just need bring the mask, just in case to Killarney.
And we must pray to the God.
With God we are trust.

Mask doesn't help with anything. just stop panicking about this thing with no reason

[littlerr]

Just have one question, I already sent back my GNIB, bank draft and the photos but I didn’t got the invitation for march ceremony.
My question is my GNIB card will expire by the end of may.
Someone know what I have to do ?

Go to GNIB office and ask for a 3-month extension of your permission. It should be free. Just show them the approval letter.

[Andy2019]

It is unbelievable....
Again it will be storm...
And it will be from Saturday to Sunday!!!
Hope, train will operate...
I do not have other transport to take...

I'll affect mostly the west coast, I don't believe trains will stop operating because of it.

Ok. Stop everyone worry about virus.
Everything is going be good.
Just need bring the mask, just in case to Killarney.
And we must pray to the God.
With God we are trust.

Mask doesn't help with anything. just stop panicking about this thing with no reason

I stopped panic already...
I just offer to people who are still worried about it to bring masks. It is absolutely easy to understand .
And Mask is helping very good.
You will see by yourself very soon millions people with masks on St. Patrick's fest and parade from 13 till 20 of march. The celebration will not be canceled. It is officially.
But who knows....
Nobody knows.
It is important to take care about that issue then to know something......

[Omar M]

The last person I spoke to over the phone said my application was with the minister. Let’s hope we are in the next batch of approvals

I applied since Feb 2019, and got a letter that my application at the minister of justice since July, No news since ? does someone else at the situation? and when is the next ceremony ?
Thanks

[Finepaddy]

Government is considering to cancelling the citizenship ceremony. So dont get ur hopes high till monday.
They cancel rugby match. (Before u say u made travel arrangements so did the Italian fans)

[jojoie]

The Department of Justice and Equality wishes to advise that the Citizenship ceremonies scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd of March will proceed as planned.

https://www.irishimmigration.ie/stateme ... -of-march/

[Finepaddy]

Government is considering to cancelling the citizenship ceremony. So dont get ur hopes high till monday.
They cancel rugby match. (Before u say u made travel arrangements so did the Italian fans)

Notice 1 | Statement by the Department of Justice and Equality - Citizenship Ceremonies to proceed as planned
28 February 2020

The Department of Justice and Equality wishes to advise that the Citizenship ceremonies scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd of March will proceed as planned.

Candidates and their guests who have returned from a COVID-19 affected region in the last 14 days or who have been in close contact with a confirmed or probable COVID-19 case in the last 14 days, and have symptoms (a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or fever) should isolate themselves at home and phone their GP immediately, and are requested not to attend the ceremony.

The current list of COVID-19 affected regions is: Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Iran and 4 regions in Northern Italy: Veneto, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont

To help limit the inconvenience caused, applicants are advised that alternative ceremony will be held on or before the 17th of April. Candidates who are availing of the alternative ceremony are asked to notify Citizenship regarding their intentions on or before 29th February.

The notification process is as follows;

email citizenshipinfo@justice.ie
The subject line should reference the following: Day, Time, Candidates invitation number e.g. “Monday 10.30am , 20A-43”
Citizenship will contact you within 48 hours to confirm receipt of same
If you have not received a response from Citizenship within 48 Hours, please email again.

The Department will continue to monitor developments. In the meantime candidates are advised to visit https://www.irishimmigration.ie/citizenship/ for status updates.

[fuzzbizz]

Enjoy the ceremony but do keep in mind a mask is more benefit to stop you infecting others than it is to yourself. It does, at least, help stop you touching your face with your hands.

The mortality rate is highly correlated with age so if you are older or are in contact with older people you really might rethink this. I wouldn't want to give my grandmother a 14%+ chance of dying.

This is an event that will _specifically_ include people from all over the world who are more likely than most to have travelled recently. I think it's irresponsible of them not to cancel it.

As for god, spare a thought for the atheists among us!

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[goodman85]

Enjoy the ceremony but do keep in mind a mask is more benefit to stop you infecting others than it is to yourself. It does, at least, help stop you touching your face with your hands.

The mortality rate is highly correlated with age so if you are older or are in contact with older people you really might rethink this. I wouldn't want to give my grandmother a 14%+ chance of dying.

This is an event that will _specifically_ include people from all over the world who are more likely than most to have travelled recently. I think it's irresponsible of them not to cancel it.

As for god, spare a thought for the atheists among us!

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Irresponsible is shutting down countries because of a flu virus variation that does less harm than h1n1 (which is around us and nobody cares)

It's just unbelievable people panicking for nothing

[goodman85]

Government is considering to cancelling the citizenship ceremony. So dont get ur hopes high till monday.
They cancel rugby match. (Before u say u made travel arrangements so did the Italian fans)

Notice 1 | Statement by the Department of Justice and Equality - Citizenship Ceremonies to proceed as planned
28 February 2020

The Department of Justice and Equality wishes to advise that the Citizenship ceremonies scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd of March will proceed as planned.

Candidates and their guests who have returned from a COVID-19 affected region in the last 14 days or who have been in close contact with a confirmed or probable COVID-19 case in the last 14 days, and have symptoms (a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or fever) should isolate themselves at home and phone their GP immediately, and are requested not to attend the ceremony.

The current list of COVID-19 affected regions is: Mainland China, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea, Iran and 4 regions in Northern Italy: Veneto, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Piedmont

To help limit the inconvenience caused, applicants are advised that alternative ceremony will be held on or before the 17th of April. Candidates who are availing of the alternative ceremony are asked to notify Citizenship regarding their intentions on or before 29th February.

The notification process is as follows;

email citizenshipinfo@justice.ie
The subject line should reference the following: Day, Time, Candidates invitation number e.g. “Monday 10.30am , 20A-43”
Citizenship will contact you within 48 hours to confirm receipt of same
If you have not received a response from Citizenship within 48 Hours, please email again.

The Department will continue to monitor developments. In the meantime candidates are advised to visit https://www.irishimmigration.ie/citizenship/ for status updates.

What does it actually means?

People who hasn't been in contact (which is my case) with people or have been to those high risk areas should just do nothing and keep an eye for updates?

[littlerr]

It means if you have been to any of these areas, or if you are in contact with someone who has been to these areas, you should not attend this ceremony. You should email them with your details and they will re-schedule you to an alternative ceremony before 17 April.

[goodman85]

It means if you have been to any of these areas, or if you are in contact with someone who has been to these areas, you should not attend this ceremony. You should email them with your details and they will re-schedule you to an alternative ceremony before 17 April.

Thanks for your reply, that's not my case
for those who're attending next week (if they don't cancel it) there's no need to contact INIS them?

Cheers and good luck to y'all.

[SGTM]

Hopefully people are responsible enough not to attend if they have been to those countries and have any symptoms and glad to hear the ceromony is going ahead let's all take precautions.

[littlerr]

You don't need to contact INIS if you have no contact with the affected regions.

I do feel a bit worried about INIS's approach though. It was posted to their own website and it only gives people 2 days to respond. Most people who got approval won't check INIS's website on a daily basis, and equally there is no guarantee that everyone (that's 5000 applicants + 5000 guests) will inform them accordingly. I hope INIS will shorten the ceremony. Get rid of the military band and endless speeches from different departments. Everyone takes their certificate and repeats the words with the judge. Then leave. That shall be it.

That doesn't mean there's a higher risk of anyone getting infected in the ceremony. The venue is big enough and the ventilation isn't quite good. As long as everyone keeps in mind of their own (e.g. don't touch face with hand, sneeze to elbow, wash hands as often as possible etc), they should be fine. If someone is coughing a lot, just keep yourself away from them.

Normal masks won't reduce any risk. Only those with FFP2/FFP3 standards can filter virus like this, which is impossible to buy in any pharmacy nowadays.