delay in citizenship application - applied in 2016

[rockyguy]

Hi guys!

I called them last tuesday and the lady this time gave me some positive reply. She said "your application is in final stages"and everything looks fine and you should be in next ceremony" when i asked when it is so she said i am not sure will be announced soon.

[Top 3]

Hi guys,
Today i got letter from citizenship asking again passport and copies of psc card and garda card .if somebody could tell me why they ask me again these things after 2 year.

[Rosay36]

I would imagine the only reason they asked is that they have started working on your file and probably a decision will be made very soon. If you have what they are looking for, I wouldn’t hesitate in sending it over to them in order to get the stress off your shoulder.

[rockyguy]

Hi guys,
Today i got letter from citizenship asking again passport and copies of psc card and garda card .if somebody could tell me why they ask me again these things after 2 year.

Hey man. Its a good sign. Atleast they ask you something normal so its a very positive sign. Hopefully you will get your approval soon. I am still waiting.

[mufc69]

Hello, my wife applied for naturalisation based on her marriage to me, an Irish spouse living in Northern Ireland where she has been residing for almost 5 years. She sent all of required documents back in June 2017 and almost one year later we have had no result, just copy and paste replies via email stating that it’s still being processed

[CR001]

Hello, my wife applied for naturalisation based on her marriage to me, an Irish spouse living in Northern Ireland where she has been residing for almost 5 years. She sent all of required documents back in June 2017 and almost one year later we have had no result, just copy and paste replies via email stating that it’s still being processed

Kindly note that this topic is for long delays for applications submitted in 2016. Please refrain from posting about 2017 application submissions. Thanks

[tempacc]

Hi guys,
Today i got letter from citizenship asking again passport and copies of psc card and garda card .if somebody could tell me why they ask me again these things after 2 year.

Hey man. Its a good sign. Atleast they ask you something normal so its a very positive sign. Hopefully you will get your approval soon. I am still waiting.

I applied back in August 2016, They asked me my original passport and PSC card in January 2018 I sent them within 1 week and they sent me back my passport after 2 to 3 weeks, and no correspondance from them since, I only contacted them for updates and same answer
application continue to be processed ...

[rockyguy]

Guys !

Any update for 2016 delayed applications? Does anybody knows if there is any ceremony soon or will be in November? Seems like department is not working at all on old applications and delaying for no serious backgrounds, It's actually very unfair the long wait is really painful. Any suggestions/advises would be appreciated. I haven't heard anything from them since last February which was passport returned along with 2nd stage letter.

[Syjem]

Guys !

Any update for 2016 delayed applications? Does anybody knows if there is any ceremony soon or will be in November? Seems like department is not working at all on old applications and delaying for no serious backgrounds, It's actually very unfair the long wait is really painful. Any suggestions/advises would be appreciated. I haven't heard anything from them since last February which was passport returned along with 2nd stage letter.

No update yet, same respond from them when I ring them. Don't know what is going. Anyone knows whether they are still sending approvals or not?

[nojoyfrominis]

I think they only start sending approvals near to the ceremony ie after announcing ceremony date. However someone had posted in one of the timelines that he received his approval in last week of may ie one week after the ceremony.

[broli]

I got my approval back in february with no ceremony date (only 3 of us updated the forum 1 january 2 february if i recall totally). The truth is few applicant are in the forum and no one really knows. We feel that more approval are sent out when a ceremony is upcoming.

Nobody really knows whats going on with that office . Its best not to make too much speculation around it

Good luck

[Cz2015]

Just after getting off the phone from Citiz was told that I should hear from them in a week to 10 days and was also told that there is going to be a small ceremony in September and than another in December.
Good luck to everyone I’d say since thy have the dates Approval will start rolling.
Any one else contact them and get a positive reply?

[Syjem]

Just after getting off the phone from Citiz was told that I should hear from them in a week to 10 days and was also told that there is going to be a small ceremony in September and than another in December.
Good luck to everyone I’d say since thy have the dates Approval will start rolling.
Any one else contact them and get a positive reply?

I have contacted them on Tuesday and I have been told that the next ceremony will be in November and I should hear from them before the next ceremony. I don't trust whatever they are saying as they used to tell people very confusing things.

[tempacc]

Just after getting off the phone from Citiz was told that I should hear from them in a week to 10 days and was also told that there is going to be a small ceremony in September and than another in December.
Good luck to everyone I’d say since thy have the dates Approval will start rolling.
Any one else contact them and get a positive reply?

I have contacted them on Tuesday and I have been told that the next ceremony will be in November and I should hear from them before the next ceremony. I don't trust whatever they are saying as they used to tell people very confusing things.

I have also heard that the next ceremony is in November

[hassaanhaque]

Just spoke to the helpline. They said that my application is being prepared for submission to the Minister. In all previous correspondence I was told that application is in process.

I contacted by local TD and he has queried it twice with the department. I think that had made a difference.

[iceice304]

Called office today and was told that they are awaiting information from external agency...same response for the last 5-6 months...any idea about this issue???

[amwaraich]

Ok guys. My wife also applied after 3 years residency based on Irish Associations last week. She got the acknowledgement letter this week and guess what. She got acknowledgement along with confirmation that her application has moved to 2nd stage after initial assessment. I got to 2nd stage after one year in August 2017, application submitted to minister in Dec 2017 and still waiting for minister's decision.

[nojoyfrominis]

The same was for my wife. She applied last year on July 12 and got second stage letter in a week’s time. Nothing has happened since then.
For Irish associations, if you have submitted all the documents, it’s straight to 2 nd letter as the application does not meet residency requirement. It is on ministers discretion. But generally I have seen Irish associations take the longest.
My wife’s update this week was that it is being prepared for submission to the minister while last month they said it was at advanced stage of processing and will hear soon.
I don’t think 2 nd stage letter or their response means anything.
Hopefully I am wrong and Gud luck for your wife’s app anyways

[Krishan29]

Hi all. I got letter in 1st May 2018 for fee and picture but no invitation for 21 May. Is anyone in same stage . I applied on spouse of Irish National in 2016.
Thanks

[rockyguy]

Hi guys,

Any response from department who applied in 2016? Don't know what is going on? Does anybody know what they actually do in 2nd stage and how does it takes normally? Coz my app is moved to 2nd stage only last feburary. No news about 2nd ceremony either. Any comments would be appreciated.

[iceice304]

No news here. I applied in Nov 16 and got 2nd stage letter in July 17. Since then same email replies. On the phone the response is that they are awaiting information from external agency. Not sure which information they are seeking and how long will it take to complete the whole process.

[Mal111]

applied Aug. 2016
14 years in Ireland
never touch public fund
don't have any criminal record not even a traffic offense
full time employed taxable on higher band

yet still waiting

[Stress]

Hi i am waiting for decision since 2 years. few days ago they ask for my original passport kept for 2 weeks and send me back . i am so worried didn't tell anything please help me

[Mal111]

there is no answer that will satisfied your anxiety but I can tell you this they don't need your passport to delay or refuse your application so asking for your passport has a very unlikely a negative impact on your application in fact they might start working on your application further so it can be a good thing

[Stress]

hi thanks for reply can you tell me please i had submitted application 2 years ago but had an accident this year in January and got 2 penalties point. can they effect on my application. do i need to tell citizenship office. i got fine and points only there is no court involved