Citizenship applications from 2017 pending approval

[Missstamper]

That's still first stage. I received the same and only after a few months another letter which clearly stated "second stage".

Not necessarily, I received the same response after few months of the second stage letter being issued. No need to worry and don't over think. There is no common sense or clear pattern in these responses.

Yea - surely they can't be that incompetent that it's still stage 1 after 1 year and 1 month - i'd hope anyway!! i agree there is no common sense here at all, it literally depends on whos desk you fall on i suspect, my case couldn't be any simpler if it tried, yet it's still been a year

It is a standard first-stage letter. It checks whether you have the 5 years residency, and whether you really live here. As to why it took a year, I don't know. Mine took 4 months while my friend's only took a week.

The second-stage letter will explicitly say it is "second-stage", and in the letter they tell you that they are going to check with relevant authorities (mainly Garda) to establish whether you are of a good character.

If in doubt, write an email or a letter to them. Maybe your second stage letter got lost in the post. There's no harm doing so anyway.

no sorry you misunderstood, it didnt take a year for that letter, i applied in oct 2017, and that letter arrived in april 18, since april 18 i haven't received anything. lost in post - perhaps, always possible!

I think, even from your example above where yours took 4 months and your friends only a week, we've all come to the conclusion that there is absolutely no rhyme or rhythm to how applications get processed within inis... and i'ts just pot luck!

[Missstamper]

Hi all - anyone receive any updates on their 2017 app?

[Anira]

I got through last Thursday and she said they were working on it now to take to the Minister.. so hopefully going to hear back soon..

[mufc69]

My wife applied for Irish naturalisation in July 2017 and still no decision on her application.

[ghsherazi]

My wife applied for Irish naturalisation in July 2017 and still no decision on her application.

Hello
did your wife get her second stage letter ?

[Missstamper]

My wife applied for Irish naturalisation in July 2017 and still no decision on her application.

Hello
did your wife get her second stage letter ?

I applied in Oct 17 and haven’t received a second stage letter. I emailed Inis on Fri explicitly asking them was I at 2nd stage as haven’t received a letter, all I normally get are the standard still processing normally replies - so let’s see if they answer my specific question!

[mufc69]

My wife applied for Irish naturalisation in July 2017 and still no decision on her application.

Hello
did your wife get her second stage letter ?

No letter saying second stage but in April received a letter saying that it’s still being processed etc.. then in October asked for further evidence of bills , doctors letter etc covering the last 4years. We haven’t heard anything since.

[Ash_g]

I also applied October 2017, April 2018 I got a later saying it's been processed in a normal way.

Then a week ago I email asking for update again and they replied saying it's still being processed

[Anira]

I also applied October 2017, April 2018 I got a later saying it's been processed in a normal way.

Then a week ago I email asking for update again and they replied saying it's still being processed

Can I ask what is the basis of your application?

[Missstamper]

I also applied October 2017, April 2018 I got a later saying it's been processed in a normal way.

Then a week ago I email asking for update again and they replied saying it's still being processed

This mimics my timeline exactly, including the generic response recently.

Basis of my app is 5 years residency EU

[Ash_g]

5 year residency non eu

[Missstamper]

My wife applied for Irish naturalisation in July 2017 and still no decision on her application.

Hello
did your wife get her second stage letter ?

I applied in Oct 17 and haven’t received a second stage letter. I emailed Inis on Fri explicitly asking them was I at 2nd stage as haven’t received a letter, all I normally get are the standard still processing normally replies - so let’s see if they answer my specific question!

Just to update - Inis responded and didn’t answer my question about 2nd stage. I got the below generic response. I can only gather then that either my app isn’t at 2nd stage after a year or else Inis just won’t provide and specific details on progress of an app - reply below:

Thank you for your email. It is recognised that all applicants for
citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without
delay. As previously advised, 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 write to
you requesting it.

A very odd process!

[thegoodaulleo]

My wife applied for Irish naturalisation in July 2017 and still no decision on her application.

Hello
did your wife get her second stage letter ?

I applied in Oct 17 and haven’t received a second stage letter. I emailed Inis on Fri explicitly asking them was I at 2nd stage as haven’t received a letter, all I normally get are the standard still processing normally replies - so let’s see if they answer my specific question!

Just to update - Inis responded and didn’t answer my question about 2nd stage. I got the below generic response. I can only gather then that either my app isn’t at 2nd stage after a year or else Inis just won’t provide and specific details on progress of an app - reply below:

Thank you for your email. It is recognised that all applicants for
citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without
delay. As previously advised, 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 write to
you requesting it.

A very odd process!

It looks like still in first stage to me, unfortunately.

[Missstamper]

Hello
did your wife get her second stage letter ?

I applied in Oct 17 and haven’t received a second stage letter. I emailed Inis on Fri explicitly asking them was I at 2nd stage as haven’t received a letter, all I normally get are the standard still processing normally replies - so let’s see if they answer my specific question!

Just to update - Inis responded and didn’t answer my question about 2nd stage. I got the below generic response. I can only gather then that either my app isn’t at 2nd stage after a year or else Inis just won’t provide and specific details on progress of an app - reply below:

Thank you for your email. It is recognised that all applicants for
citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without
delay. As previously advised, 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 write to
you requesting it.

A very odd process!

It looks like still in first stage to me, unfortunately.

I’d guess that also, strange how Inis just won’t commit to where you are - not even saying nah your still at 1st stage. How I could be at first stage after a year also is unreal - no further info requested at all so odd!

We probably won’t make any more progress now until Jan...

[kseni]

they send the same templates in stage one and two, so unless you have a letter stating you're in stage two, you're in stage one, but then you can be in stage two for a while

[mufc69]

they send the same templates in stage one and two, so unless you have a letter stating you're in stage two, you're in stage one, but then you can be in stage two for a while

Many people have got approvals without a stage 2 letter, we emailed them the other day and got a response from citizenship helpdesk team 7 whatever that means?

[IggyB]

i also got an reply from team 7. Generally people here are getting reply from teams 1,2,3,4,5 so no idea about team 7

[IggyB]

I applied for the citizenship as EU passport holder (German), so not sure do they have one team for EU citizens or whatever or they are just all the same.

[mufc69]

i also got an reply from team 7. Generally people here are getting reply from teams 1,2,3,4,5 so no idea about team 7

it’s been almost 1 year and 6 months since my wife applied so I’m hoping it can’t be too far away now, here’s hoping

[mufc69]

I applied for the citizenship as EU passport holder (German), so not sure do they have one team for EU citizens or whatever or they are just all the same.

When did you submit your application for naturalisation?

[Anira]

I was able to get through today and this time the lady on the phone said that everything looks fine and I should get a letter informing of next steps in february. She did mention I dont need to send any more documentation so I guess the next step is the final answer. I asked if she could tell me if the minister has made a decision and she said she is not able to confirm and all letters would be sent out by February. If this is true? I dont know but I guess I will stop ringing them until Feb

[thegoodaulleo]

Timing-wise that sounds about right considering there's always a ceremony in April/May.

[mufc69]

I was able to get through today and this time the lady on the phone said that everything looks fine and I should get a letter informing of next steps in february. She did mention I dont need to send any more documentation so I guess the next step is the final answer. I asked if she could tell me if the minister has made a decision and she said she is not able to confirm and all letters would be sent out by February. If this is true? I dont know but I guess I will stop ringing them until Feb

Hi Anira, on what date did you submit your application?

[Anira]

October 2017

[mufc69]

we've been waiting since July 2017