Citizenship timeline tracker.

scrudu · Post by **scrudu** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:49 am

Great news finally for ChIrl, Seldam, EireIreland and TRV

Can anyone who has recived an update/grant update the spreadsheet tracking Citizenship App's at http://www.editgrid.com/explore/user/sc ... nship_apps ? Thanks a lot!

ChIrl · Post by **ChIrl** » Thu May 28, 2009 12:54 pm

I have already updated against my name "Chi". Not able to remove notes and also Ack Date is changing to May.09 instead of May.06.

scrudu wrote:Great news finally for ChIrl, Seldam, EireIreland and TRV

Can anyone who has recived an update/grant update the spreadsheet tracking Citizenship App's at http://www.editgrid.com/explore/user/sc ... nship_apps ? Thanks a lot!

jhbmike · Post by **jhbmike** » Thu May 28, 2009 1:56 pm

Congrats to all of you that recieved the good news.

scrudu · Post by **scrudu** » Thu May 28, 2009 2:12 pm

ChIrl wrote:I have already updated against my name "Chi". Not able to remove notes and also Ack Date is changing to May.09 instead of May.06.

Hi ChIrl, the dates format seems to be confusing to everyone. If you input dates like this MM-YYYY (e.g. 05-2006), then the spreadsheet converts them to May-06 automatically. If you enter 05-06, then it mistakenly converts this this to May-09. Not sure why exactly! I have updated your Ack Date to 05-2006.

All date columns from Ack Date onwards are available for editing, so you should be able to edit the NOTES Column. Perhaps someone else was editing the Grid at the same time as you, as this can lead to conflicts?

Espero · Post by **Espero** » Thu May 28, 2009 7:38 pm

Hi people,

I'm new to this board.

I was talking to INIS today (spouse of Irish citizen) and they told me that my application is open and being processed at an early stage though

nothing sent to Gardai or SW. do you know how long it takes from "early stage of processing" to being sent to the above? also how long does it normally take at Gardai and SW?

sideshowsue · Post by **sideshowsue** » Thu May 28, 2009 8:00 pm

Espero wrote:Hi people,

I'm new to this board.

I was talking to INIS today (spouse of Irish citizen) and they told me that my application is open and being processed at an early stage though

nothing sent to Gardai or SW. do you know how long it takes from "early stage of processing" to being sent to the above? also how long does it normally take at Gardai and SW?

When did you originally apply? It's difficult to give waterproof timelines since, frankly, INIS works neither to timelines nor respects any chronological sequence. You might as well expect complete certainty from a crapshoot. For instance, many of the people posting here applied back in 2006 and have been left wondering how long their applications are going to continue languishing with outside agencies.

To put things into some kind of perspective, I applied in August 2006. I was requested to submit further documents in September 2008. According to INIS, they requested the Garda check in September 2008 and the SW check in December 2008.

The current status of my application is WAITING: [INDEFINITELY].

You should also check the timeline spreadsheet sticky on the top of this forum--it'll give you an indication how uneven and unpredictable INIS's processing is.

NotYetIrish · Post by **NotYetIrish** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:25 pm

Hi Guys,
I got the surprise today in normal post(not registered post). Got approval.
scrudu spreedsheet up-dated.

Initial Application: Jul'06
Approval: May'09

All the best to every one....

tom4 · Post by **tom4** » Thu May 28, 2009 9:40 pm

Wow!

What's going on in INIS?

So many approvals this week!

(Did they shorten the tea breaks or was there just a good round of 4r$e-kicking?)
No sign of mine yet though.

LuasPassenger · Post by **LuasPassenger** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:47 pm

tom4 wrote:Wow!
What's going on in INIS? So many approvals this week!
(Did they shorten the tea breaks or was there just a good round of 4r$e-kicking?)
No sign of mine yet though.

They probably managed to get tea intravenously through a continuous drip. That way they can be productive while at the same time taking the much needed tea.

Congratulations to EireIreland, seldam, ChIrl, NotYetIrish!

Your good news is also good news for us who are still waiting as it gives us much needed hope! It feels just like the intraveous tea....

LP

LuasPassenger · Post by **LuasPassenger** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:50 pm

IrlNational2009 wrote: [...]
Just a quick Qs to all. I was just wondering if getting the indefinite residency (stamp 5/6) would speed-up things?

Nop. It wouldn't make any difference at all to your naturalisation application. I asked this to INIS and they told me the naturalisation process and the "without condition as to time" process are completely separate and independent of each other. They do not conflict with each other and they do not help each other out.

LP

IrlNational2009 · Post by **IrlNational2009** » Thu May 28, 2009 11:01 pm

LuasPassenger wrote:
IrlNational2009 wrote: [...]
Just a quick Qs to all. I was just wondering if getting the indefinite residency (stamp 5/6) would speed-up things?
Nop. It wouldn't make any difference at all to your naturalisation application. I asked this to INIS and they told me the naturalisation process and the "without condition as to time" process are completely separate and independent of each other. They do not conflict with each other and they do not help each other out.

LP

LP - Thanks for the update. I applied in Mid 2006 and have already got LTR, so I think there is no point going for indefinite and also by looking at so many people got approval today our turn will come soon...hope so

IrelandHopeful · Post by **IrelandHopeful** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:36 am

Congratulations to EireIreland, seldam, ChIrl, NotYetIrish!

All the rest should keep the hope and faith strong. You'll all surely get it.

All d best.

IrelandHopeful.

crown · Post by **crown** » Fri May 29, 2009 12:19 pm

Congrats to you all - ChIrl, Seldam, EireIreland, NotyetIrish and TRV

LuasPassenger · Post by **LuasPassenger** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:14 pm

Hello friends!

I have some very good news to share.

Today I received my approval in the post!

(It wasn't registered post). I got an appointment in Dolphin House for September.

But anyway, I'm happy that I already got the approval!!!

I have just added my details to scrudu's spreadsheet.

Here is my timeline:

28-03-2006 I submitted application
10-04-2006 INIS (Burgh Quay) acknowledged receipt of application
29-05-2006 INIS (Burgh Quay) placed application in chronological order along with new applications
10-09-2008 INIS (Tipperary) requested P21, payslips and bank statements
19-09-2008 I sent payslips and bank statements (P21 pending)
23-09-2008 INIS (Tipperary) acknowledged receipt of payslips and bank statements
29-09-2008 I sent Tax Notice of Assessment (instead of P21)
01-10-2008 INIS (Tipperary) acknowledged receipt of Tax Notice of Assessment
16-12-2008 I rang INIS to ask status. INIS mentioned my application is at Garda check and that it was sent in September. I am informed Garda check takes between 3 to 6 months to complete.
27-01-2009 I rang INIS to ask status. INIS mentioned my application is still at Garda check. They mentioned they sent a reminder to the Gardai and they expect the report from them in 2 months.
15-02-2009 I applied for a â€œwithout condition as to time endorsementâ€

IrlNational2009 · Post by **IrlNational2009** » Fri May 29, 2009 1:51 pm

[quote="LuasPassenger"]Hello friends!

I have some very good news to share.

Today I received my approval in the post!

(It wasn't registered post). I got an appointment in Dolphin House for September.

But anyway, I'm happy that I already got the approval!!!

I have just added my details to scrudu's spreadsheet.

Here is my timeline:

28-03-2006 I submitted application
10-04-2006 INIS (Burgh Quay) acknowledged receipt of application
29-05-2006 INIS (Burgh Quay) placed application in chronological order along with new applications
10-09-2008 INIS (Tipperary) requested P21, payslips and bank statements
19-09-2008 I sent payslips and bank statements (P21 pending)
23-09-2008 INIS (Tipperary) acknowledged receipt of payslips and bank statements
29-09-2008 I sent Tax Notice of Assessment (instead of P21)
01-10-2008 INIS (Tipperary) acknowledged receipt of Tax Notice of Assessment
16-12-2008 I rang INIS to ask status. INIS mentioned my application is at Garda check and that it was sent in September. I am informed Garda check takes between 3 to 6 months to complete.
27-01-2009 I rang INIS to ask status. INIS mentioned my application is still at Garda check. They mentioned they sent a reminder to the Gardai and they expect the report from them in 2 months.
15-02-2009 I applied for a â€œwithout condition as to time endorsementâ€

tiggs · Post by **tiggs** » Fri May 29, 2009 3:16 pm

Looks like system has woken up suddenly...
LP congrats...
Regards
Tiggs

nanette · Post by **nanette** » Fri May 29, 2009 3:56 pm

LuasPassenger,

The cynics said this day will never come. Yes it came.

A ragtag band of foreigners declaring their rights (and privileges) to be Irish based on rules set, yes you've become one of them.

You've struggled for what did not seem possible before, that is what Hope is.

Keep us in your heart and may that same Hope lights our path too.

I just want to be Irish, I don't want a privilege.

That is what Hope is...

Nanette

LuasPassenger · Post by **LuasPassenger** » Fri May 29, 2009 4:36 pm

nanette wrote:LuasPassenger,

The cynics said this day will never come. Yes it came.

A ragtag band of foreigners declaring their rights (and privileges) to be Irish based on rules set, yes you've become one of them.

You've struggled for what did not seem possible before, that is what Hope is.

Keep us in your heart and may that same Hope lights our path too.

I just want to be Irish, I don't want a privilege.

That is what Hope is...

Nanette

Thanks guys for the kind words. Today is really a beautiful day. It is even sunny and warm!

I wish you all the best of luck!

LP

HOTSPURS · Post by **HOTSPURS** » Fri May 29, 2009 7:35 pm

Congrats Luaspassenger ! Soak up some sun this Bank Holiday weekend! very happy for you..

EBS · Post by **EBS** » Fri May 29, 2009 7:44 pm

LuasPassenger wrote:
nanette wrote:LuasPassenger,

The cynics said this day will never come. Yes it came.

A ragtag band of foreigners declaring their rights (and privileges) to be Irish based on rules set, yes you've become one of them.

You've struggled for what did not seem possible before, that is what Hope is.

Keep us in your heart and may that same Hope lights our path too.

I just want to be Irish, I don't want a privilege.

That is what Hope is...

Nanette
Thanks guys for the kind words. Today is really a beautiful day. It is even sunny and warm! I wish you all the best of luck!

LP

Waw!!! Congrats LP !!!! Great news!!! i have actually applied almost on the same day, holding my breath, and waiting!!!

Regards
EBS

IrelandHopeful · Post by **IrelandHopeful** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:48 pm

Congrats LuasPassenger. What a relief for you.

In my opinion, everyone should believe, hope and keep the faith even against all odds.

Cheers,

IrelandHopeful

crown · Post by **crown** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:50 pm

IrlNational2009 wrote:
LuasPassenger wrote:Hello friends!
LP
LP - Congratrulations and well done...

LP
Congrats
Your timelines are quite similar to mine and that gives me some hope Probably someone is working there after all
Once again congrats
Crown

NotYetIrish · Post by **NotYetIrish** » Sun May 31, 2009 12:59 pm

Quick Question: is there any dress code to follow while appearing in court to make the fidelity oath?

Ben · Post by **Ben** » Sun May 31, 2009 1:42 pm

NotYetIrish wrote:Quick Question: is there any dress code to follow while appearing in court to make the fidelity oath?

Yes, making oath of allegiance to Ireland requires very specific attire. See below:

Ok, I'll get my coat..

u0543 · Post by **u0543** » Sun May 31, 2009 7:12 pm

Got my approval letter 28/05/09 (regular post!).
Letter dated by 26/05/09.

Applied 10/04/2006.
Additional docs requested and sent back late September 2008.
Sent to minister (from INIS "Help" line words) 01/04/2009.

Any news about Court appointments in Dublin?

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