delay in citizenship application - applied in 2016

[Stress]

Rockyguy i have receuved email my application is still in process, i have been waitinh for nearly 3 years for decision on my application.

[nad2107]

We have been speaking with a barrister recently who is very well known in the immigration scene (unfortunately not allowed to put name or details here) and they have mentioned that anyone waiting past 12 months needs to write to justice and get request a FOI (freedom of information) on yoru file. Ask them to send that within 10 days from date of letter and send it recorded delivery. As they dont want to show what is happening with the file and why things are taking so long, they in some cases tend to send out an approval ASAP.

I don't know if this is a shot for everyone who has been waiting for this long.

Thanks

[Stress]

Nad have you asked for FOI yourself?

[mufc69]

I contacted my local MP today who will be forwarding a letter on behalf of my wife to find out what is going on with her application, it's ridiculous how people are waiting so long.

[nad2107]

Nad have you asked for FOI yourself?

Hi

yes in process.

Thanks

[Statusquo73]

Nad2107, is there any template for it? I would like to send them as well.

[nad2107]

No i dont as barrister doing it. Maybe engage a barrister or a solicitor.

[rockyguy]

Hello guys.

This thread is very silent for few weeks. Is there any update who applied in 2016. I got my advanced stage letter again on 2nd of january which is weird. Any idea when is the next ceremony going to be? I am fedup of all this waits.

[iceice304]

Hi Rockyguy
Same old story...nothing new....I got my advanced stage letter I think on 30th November and since then total silence since then from the office...The only ray of hope is that at least there will be a ceremony sometime in April/May/ or June...Keep updating guys

[mufc69]

Hi Rockyguy
Same old story...nothing new....I got my advanced stage letter I think on 30th November and since then total silence since then from the office...The only ray of hope is that at least there will be a ceremony sometime in April/May/ or June...Keep updating guys

On what date did you apply?

[markem]

I've been asking a TD to ask regular written questions about numbers of applications outstanding.

For those who applied in 2016....

• In December 2018, there were 761 applications outstanding from 2016
• In November 2018, there were 768 applications outstanding from 2016 (so only 7 received citizenship in the November 26th Ceremony)
• In April 2018, there were 1,700 applications outstanding from 2018

Latest response is here:
https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/qu ... 55/#pq_255

[iceice304]

@Rockyguy
I applied in November 2016....

[rockyguy]

Hi Rockyguy
Same old story...nothing new....I got my advanced stage letter I think on 30th November and since then total silence since then from the office...The only ray of hope is that at least there will be a ceremony sometime in April/May/ or June...Keep updating guys

On what date did you apply?

I applied since June2016 and still waiting.

[mufc69]

Hi Rockyguy
Same old story...nothing new....I got my advanced stage letter I think on 30th November and since then total silence since then from the office...The only ray of hope is that at least there will be a ceremony sometime in April/May/ or June...Keep updating guys

On what date did you apply?

I applied since June2016 and still waiting.

Bloody ridiculous..

Don’t mind me asking what nationality are you from?

[kseni]

no news from me, i've renewed eu4fam back in dec, if that was the delay reason i hope it will move some wheels with the naturalization. i reckon people will start getting letters in feb rather than in jan

[Taki]

Is any one received approval for the next ceremony especially those who were on advance stage. I don't understand the advance stage if some one still waiting for decision from the last 4 or 5 five months.

[Paddy_Leprechaun]

Is any one received approval for the next ceremony especially those who were on advance stage. I don't understand the advance stage if some one still waiting for decision from the last 4 or 5 five months.

I guess they only start sending approvals when it is near to the ceremony. So everybody remains in the same stage, till they decide that now it is time to keep things moving. If you were at an advanced stage and about to get the decision but somehow didn't get before the last ceremony, you won't get anything unless it is closer to the next ceremony.

[rockyguy]

Is any one received approval for the next ceremony especially those who were on advance stage. I don't understand the advance stage if some one still waiting for decision from the last 4 or 5 five months.

I guess they only start sending approvals when it is near to the ceremony. So everybody remains in the same stage, till they decide that now it is time to keep things moving. If you were at an advanced stage and about to get the decision but somehow didn't get before the last ceremony, you won't get anything unless it is closer to the next ceremony.

Hey guys!!

I dont think its gonna happen in this ceremony too. My lawyer is advising me to go to court in the end of February.I am sick of all this .

[Statusquo73]

No i dont as barrister doing it. Maybe engage a barrister or a solicitor.

Hi Nad2107,

Do you have any news on your FOI request on your file?

I have spoken with some solicitors but they are not well aware of this strategy.
I will send a letter to them requesting an update on my file under FOI.

I would really appreciate if you can update us on your situation.

Thank you

[jollymolly1]

So I applied for Irish citizenship on the base of base of being married to Irish national back in May 2016
from Northern Ireland. Got a letter from INIS in November 2018 asking for €950, 2 passport size pics and copy of EEA2 visa. They couldn't invite me for ceremony on 26th November 2018 as they were fully booked. Rang them last week to see what's happening and they said they are considering to invite me coming ceremony. Fingers crossed that next ceremony will be soon.

[iceice304]

Called them today and the lady told me that my application is in the final stage for submission to minister but she said she couldn’t tell me any time frame.
Any idea how much time usually they take from here onwards if I assume the lady was telling me the correct story.

[Syjem]

Called them today and the lady told me that my application is in the final stage for submission to minister but she said she couldn’t tell me any time frame.
Any idea how much time usually they take from here onwards if I assume the lady was telling me the correct story.

I have been told same story many times before but never received anything. I doubt you can trust anything you hear from them.

[jollymolly1]

Called them today and the lady told me that my application is in the final stage for submission to minister but she said she couldn’t tell me any time frame.
Any idea how much time usually they take from here onwards if I assume the lady was telling me the correct story.

When I rang them last year in October the lady on phone told me that my case is in final stage for submission to minister as well it took 10 working days after that call and I got letter in post about paying €950 and few other things and they gave me only 10 days to submit it

[iceice304]

Thanks Jollymolly
At least I could say that there is a hope...I will certainly look forward to that.
On the other hand Syjem I am sure its very upsetting to hear it. Hopefully we will get it one day and I hope that day will come soon.

[lph]

When I rang them last year in October the lady on phone told me that my case is in final stage for submission to minister as well it took 10 working days after that call and I got letter in post about paying €950 and few other things and they gave me only 10 days to submit it

Can I ask for the letter asking for €950, was it sent by registered post or just standard post? Thanks in advance!!