E vetting and citizenship application

[GoWentGone123]

"All applicants are required to provide documents to validate their identity "

Does this refers to original documents/ photocopies/attested or certified copies?

Also what sort of ID documents can be provided other than passport if you don't have driving license?

[Mycalmo]

Nothing . Just fill in the form and send it back asap.

[AmiVera2022]

"All applicants are required to provide documents to validate their identity "

Does this refers to original documents/ photocopies/attested or certified copies?

Also what sort of ID documents can be provided other than passport if you don't have driving license?

Do you have a color photocopy of your passport to send just in case? I sent mine and it was certified by a lawyer, but just because I happened to have it ready.

[GoWentGone123]

That's fine but the have used the word "documents ". Did you send one ID or two?

[unsung-hero]

This week I received what seems to be the so called “approval letter”.

The letter mentions: “the Minister proposes to grant your application, subject to successful completion of the application process”.

It also mentions: “if your application for a Certificate of Naturalisation is the be granted, the next correspondence […] will be an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony […] currently planned for 5th and 6th December 2022 at the INEC, Killarney”.

And then the letter also requests the payment of €950 within 28 days. The top right corner of the letter contains the person ID number, the application reference number, and the citizenship group number (mine is “CMU1”). These details are required when performing the payment.

For reference, I applied as EU citizen, living in Ireland since early/mid 2015.

Out of curiosity, my whole application contained over 480 pages, colour-coded by year, with sticky notes identifying each type of document or proof of residence. Lots of effort have been put into it, ensuring things could be easily identified.

Surely I sent more documents than what I was originally requested, but everything was easily identifiable.

Here’s my application timeline so far:

25 August 2021
Application sent.

26 August 2021
Application delivered.

16 November 2021
Received email to confirm address to have passport returned.

25 November 2021
Passport was returned.

8 March 2022
Received letter with e-vetting invitation form.
Sent back the letter on the same day.

9 March 2022
Letter with invitation form was delivered.
Received email to complete vetting process online.
Submitted vetting form online.

10 March 2022
Vetting application was submitted to NVB for processing.

25 March 2022
Vetting application was in progress at NVB.

26 March 2022
Vetting completed by NVB.

28 March 2022
Vetting disclosure viewed.

19 September 2022
Received what seems to be the so called “approval letter”, requesting the payment of €950.

20 September 2022
Performed online payment of €950.

[AmiVera2022]

Congratulations! Interesting how quickly you got processed. I used sticky notes but I'd like to color code as well in any of my future applications. How did you color code exactly?

This week I received what seems to be the so called “approval letter”.

The letter mentions: “the Minister proposes to grant your application, subject to successful completion of the application process”.

It also mentions: “if your application for a Certificate of Naturalisation is the be granted, the next correspondence […] will be an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony […] currently planned for 5th and 6th December 2022 at the INEC, Killarney”.

And then the letter also requests the payment of €950 within 28 days. The top right corner of the letter contains the person ID number, the application reference number, and the citizenship group number (mine is “CMU1”). These details are required when performing the payment.

For reference, I applied as EU citizen, living in Ireland since early/mid 2015.

Out of curiosity, my whole application contained over 480 pages, colour-coded by year, with sticky notes identifying each type of document or proof of residence. Lots of effort have been put into it, ensuring things could be easily identified.

Surely I sent more documents than what I was originally requested, but everything was easily identifiable.

Here’s my application timeline so far:

25 August 2021
Application sent.

26 August 2021
Application delivered.

16 November 2021
Received email to confirm address to have passport returned.

25 November 2021
Passport was returned.

8 March 2022
Received letter with e-vetting invitation form.
Sent back the letter on the same day.

9 March 2022
Letter with invitation form was delivered.
Received email to complete vetting process online.
Submitted vetting form online.

10 March 2022
Vetting application was submitted to NVB for processing.

25 March 2022
Vetting application was in progress at NVB.

26 March 2022
Vetting completed by NVB.

28 March 2022
Vetting disclosure viewed.

19 September 2022
Received what seems to be the so called “approval letter”, requesting the payment of €950.

20 September 2022
Performed online payment of €950.

[unsung-hero]

Congratulations! Interesting how quickly you got processed. I used sticky notes but I'd like to color code as well in any of my future applications. How did you color code exactly?

I got myself a lever arch file, coloured dividers, punched pockets, coloured sticky notes, coloured paper clips, and highlighters. And I chose one colour for each year.

In the lever arch file, I used one coloured divider for each year. Then I added each type of proof of residence in one punched pocket for that given year. There were several punched pockets for each year, with a big sticker in each of them, describing what was inside.

I also used coloured sticky notes and coloured paper clips matching the colour of the divider to better identify and group the proofs of residence.

I used highlighters (matching the colour of each year) to highlight direct debits for the utility bills and standing orders for rent payments.

I also created a table of contents, listing what was submitted for each year. Finally, I also provided a timeline with the addresses I lived, along with details about each employment (I’m a contractor, and I changed jobs every year). Everything was colour coded, using the colour I’ve chosen for each year.

Everything was done in such way that even my grandma could easily go through it without getting overwhelmed.

I just hoped that the agent reviewing my application was not colourblind.

[AmiVera2022]

hahaha, that's awesome, thanks for the explanation

Congratulations! Interesting how quickly you got processed. I used sticky notes but I'd like to color code as well in any of my future applications. How did you color code exactly?

I got myself a lever arch file, coloured dividers, punched pockets, coloured sticky notes, coloured paper clips, and highlighters. And I chose one colour for each year.

In the lever arch file, I used one coloured divider for each year. Then I added each type of proof of residence in one punched pocket for that given year. There were several punched pockets for each year, with a big sticker in each of them, describing what was inside.

I also used coloured sticky notes and coloured paper clips matching the colour of the divider to better identify and group the proofs of residence.

I used highlighters (matching the colour of each year) to highlight direct debits for the utility bills and standing orders for rent payments.

I also created a table of contents, listing what was submitted for each year. Finally, I also provided a timeline with the addresses I lived, along with details about each employment (I’m a contractor, and I changed jobs every year). Everything was colour coded, using the colour I’ve chosen for each year.

Everything was done in such way that even my grandma could easily go through it without getting overwhelmed.

I just hoped that the agent reviewing my application was not colourblind.

[Irishboy]

Below is the repeatable email reply from INIS Dept I have been getting this for 4 years rolling. I did my vetting in Jun 2021 and Jan 2022. I have been working full time. Does anyone have any idea this is frustrating and unfair.


Dear ???

Thank you for your email. Your application for naturalisation continues to be processed. If further documentation and/or clarification of any matter related to your application is required from you, we will contact you requesting it. While it is not possible to give an exact timeframe, this office will be in touch as soon as a decision has been reached.



Kind regards

Citizenship Helpdesk
Team 11

[unsung-hero]

Below is the repeatable email reply from INIS Dept I have been getting this for 4 years rolling.

4 years waiting is a long time.

Aren't you entitled to request a judicial review at this stage?
I cannot advise on how it works, but I perhaps consider finding a good solicitor.

[Irishboy]

@ unsung.hero believe if there's is any discrepancies on my application the depth should let me know instead of repeatable response. Don't get it tho

[dilo]

Has anyone received their invitation letter for December ceremony yet ??

[RCCar]

Applied July 2021, but didn't get e-vetting yet. Any other people who applied July-June-May 2021 didn't get e-vetting yet?

[meself2]

Has anyone received their invitation letter for December ceremony yet ??

I assume this person's ceremony dates means they got an invite, but the speed here is mad overall.

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
Second Letter: Pending
Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4 (critical skills)
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting email received: 19/08/2022
E-Vetting Disclosure viewed: 30/08/2022
Approval: 27/09/2022
Date of Ceremony: 05 and 06 /12/2022

[mentalmind]

Has anyone received their invitation letter for December ceremony yet ??

I assume this person's ceremony dates means they got an invite, but the speed here is mad overall.

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
Second Letter: Pending
Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4 (critical skills)
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting email received: 19/08/2022
E-Vetting Disclosure viewed: 30/08/2022
Approval: 27/09/2022
Date of Ceremony: 05 and 06 /12/2022

Well other issue here is why are they processing/approving 2022 applications when there is a huge backlog for 2021 applications? This doesn't make any sense. I don't mean anything personal towards this user btw.

[professor_007]

Hey folks, hope your day going well.

I just received an invitation for e-vetting from ISD. I have been also asked to provide a police clearance cert. I'm an Indian national and the Indian embassy website says it can take up to 30 days to get the cert. But the eVetting notice has asked to submit the docs within 28 days otherwise the application is considreed abandoned.

I was wondering if I can send the completed e-vetting form first and send the police clearance cert later once I receive it?

Would appreciate any help on this.

Thanks!

[youngmoon]

Has anyone received their invitation letter for December ceremony yet ??

I assume this person's ceremony dates means they got an invite, but the speed here is mad overall.

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
Second Letter: Pending
Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4 (critical skills)
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting email received: 19/08/2022
E-Vetting Disclosure viewed: 30/08/2022
Approval: 27/09/2022
Date of Ceremony: 05 and 06 /12/2022

Not the invitation but an approval letter with the proposed ceremony date. And I agree, they are working in full swing and getting as much as applications completed for the December ceremony.

[Yksl]

Has anyone received their invitation letter for December ceremony yet ??

I assume this person's ceremony dates means they got an invite, but the speed here is mad overall.

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
Second Letter: Pending
Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Application Based On: 5-year Non-EU Stamp 1 & 4 (critical skills)
Applied Date: 08/03/2022
Application received Date: 09/03/2022
Acknowledgment Date: 10/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter Received: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting Letter completed and sent: 12/08/2022
E-Vetting email received: 19/08/2022
E-Vetting Disclosure viewed: 30/08/2022
Approval: 27/09/2022
Date of Ceremony: 05 and 06 /12/2022

Not the invitation but an approval letter with the proposed ceremony date. And I agree, they are working in full swing and getting as much as applications completed for the December ceremony.

Have you sent your application in March 2022 or do you mean 2021 and this is just a typo? Asking because I haven't seen anyone else even receiving E-Vetting invitation so far.

[mentalmind]

Have you sent your application in March 2022 or do you mean 2021 and this is just a typo? Asking because I haven't seen anyone else even receiving E-Vetting invitation so far.

According to his post here he made no typo: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=324689&p=2086117#p2086117

[Yksl]

Have you sent your application in March 2022 or do you mean 2021 and this is just a typo? Asking because I haven't seen anyone else even receiving E-Vetting invitation so far.

According to his post here he made no typo: viewtopic.php?f=34&t=324689&p=2086117#p2086117

Yes, I have seen that post that's why I was asking here. I would understand procedural change might make a difference for 2022 applications. On the other hand, I couldn't see anyone else receiving E-Vetting even the ones applied in January so it seems to me quite a bit exceptional if it is not typo.

[youngmoon]

Not only me, few others got their application approved as well from 2022(as latest as April). So, it's here and happening.

[Yksl]

Not only me, few others got their application approved as well from 2022(as latest as April). So, it's here and happening.

Glad to hear that. thanks for confirming and congrats

[Matakoo]

My E Vetting was done 2 weeks ago. From the letter to disclosure it took 2 weeks in total.

Are we entitled to receive a copy of the disclosure if we ask for it? Has anyone done that and how is it done please? It's useful to for a volunteer job that I have as they need Vetting.

[meself2]

My E Vetting was done 2 weeks ago. From the letter to disclosure it took 2 weeks in total.

Are we entitled to receive a copy of the disclosure if we ask for it? Has anyone done that and how is it done please? It's useful to for a volunteer job that I have as they need Vetting.

In theory - yes; in practice, don't think there is any system in place to disclose eVetting specifically, you'd have to go FOI route, if they grant it to you.

[Matakoo]

My E Vetting was done 2 weeks ago. From the letter to disclosure it took 2 weeks in total.

Are we entitled to receive a copy of the disclosure if we ask for it? Has anyone done that and how is it done please? It's useful to for a volunteer job that I have as they need Vetting.

In theory - yes; in practice, don't think there is any system in place to disclose eVetting specifically, you'd have to go FOI route, if they grant it to you.

Thanks for the prompt reply. I was trying to see if there's a way other than FOI which is obviously time consuming for both sides.