delay in citizenship application - applied in 2016

[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

[Stress]

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

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

[Mal111]

if i were you i would send them a letter and tell them but its your choice there is no right course of action maybe its not a good idea and maybe it is a good idea but i also tend to be more transparent no matter what the result may be.

[hassaanhaque]

I also received three penalty points for speeding post my application. I checked with 3 different solicitors and all of themadvised that it would not have an impact on the application. I think it is always better to notify.

I have also been waiting for the decision since September 2016 and recently was told that my application is being submitted to the minister. I sought assistance from my Local TD and I believe that has helped.

My application is based on EU-Stamp 4 (5 years of residence). Not taken any public funds ever.

[Mal111]

hassaanhaque

can you tell me what way you get the td to write to them
I thinking of emailing my local td and request them to help me but I don't know what to write ?? or which way is best to approach the td can you please briefly explain
also when exactly they told you that your application is submitted?
thanks

[hassaanhaque]

I just explained the TD my situation. The TD wrote to the department through an email enquiry (I believe that is for the TDs only). I do not exactly know what the TD wrote to the department. The TD I have been speaking to has been very good and he is extremely helpful. He is from Dublin- West.

Re application for submission to the minister, I called the helpline and was told on the phone and then I also wrote to them and got a response stating that it is being submitted to the Minister.

[Mal111]

I meant what date they tell you ur application is submitted?
also did you went to meet the TD or did you email him/her

[tempacc]

I just explained the TD my situation. The TD wrote to the department through an email enquiry (I believe that is for the TDs only). I do not exactly know what the TD wrote to the department. The TD I have been speaking to has been very good and he is extremely helpful. He is from Dublin- West.

Re application for submission to the minister, I called the helpline and was told on the phone and then I also wrote to them and got a response stating that it is being submitted to the Minister.

Could you please tell me, how did you find the TD and how did you contact TD? Is TD something same like a solicitor and lawyer? how do they work? can anyone make an appointment with TD and speak to them?
Thanks

[hassaanhaque]

They did not give me a date for the submission.

I contacted the TD via email initially and then a person from his office called me to get more detail.

TD is a member of Dáil Éireann (member of parliament). You can find the TDs of your constituency at https://www.whoismytd.com

[kseni]

my TD made an inquiry for me last Friday with response today, same wording, nothing new - we need to check that she's a good person, these checks take time, etc. sigh

[rockyguy]

Hello guys,

I have been contacted to my local TD last year and he contacted the department and got the same reply. I don't think it gives any push to your file. All we can do just wait . Does anybody knows when is the next ceremony going to be?? is there any 2nd ceremony in September or only last one will be end of this year?
Thanks

[bluemoon2]

Irish TD,S are useless in immigration help cases in Ireland , my personal experience , contacted TD 10 months ago about application delay and got same reply and still waiting for finalization of application.

[Stress]

I received letter from processing team 2 on letter they advised its now nearinh end stages and a letter will issue shortly i relation to application. I have applied in june 2016. What does it mean? Will i get naturlization soon?

[kseni]

was it prompted by your request or they've sent it independently?

I received letter from processing team 2 on letter they advised its now nearinh end stages and a letter will issue shortly i relation to application. I have applied in june 2016. What does it mean? Will i get naturlization soon?

[Stress]

[quote=kseni post_id=1658894 time=1531840940 user_id=195721]
was it prompted by your request or they've sent it independently?

hi i rang them and then they sent it out to me.

[rockyguy]

Hopefully we all gonna get approved in next ceremony specially those who applied in 2016. Just wait and see. Somebody told me its better to not to phone/email them as often. Just wait for the next ceremony.

Thanks

[Mal111]

I contacted them on Tuesday was told application is in second stage they are waiting for reports
I applied in aug 2016 got second stage letter in feb 2017 so my application is in second stage for about 18 months

I also contacted the td they made an enquiry on my behalf and they send them the same answer application is still in processed same standard copy past reply.

[Stress]

I contacted them on Tuesday was told application is in second stage they are waiting for reports
I applied in aug 2016 got second stage letter in feb 2017 so my application is in second stage for about 18 months

I also contacted the td they made an enquiry on my behalf and they send them the same answer application is still in processed same standard copy past reply.

Hi I am on same boat as you are. they told same thing to me.

[Stress]

They did not give me a date for the submission.

I contacted the TD via email initially and then a person from his office called me to get more detail.

TD is a member of Dáil Éireann (member of parliament). You can find the TDs of your constituency at https://www.whoismytd.com

Have you got approval letter?

[Stress]

Hi please advised me about 6 weeks rule. i am bit confuse about it. i never been outside ireland for 6 years until 2018. i have submitted my application on august 2016 still awaiting for approval. now this year i need to go to my home country for some personal reason for atleast 3 months does 6 weeks rule will apply on my case???

[Mal111]

well technically it shouldn't because this period is not from the years you are claiming your 5 years including one years continues residency from.
but! as things are these days they can use any excuse to delay or refused citizenship so I think best course of action is you send them an email and ask hypothetically something like following


hi I would like to know IF I travel for more then 6 weeks in 2018 would it effect my naturalisation application.

and wait for their reply first make sure you don't call send email so you will have a reply in writing from them