2018 Citizenship Application TIMELINES ONLY

[otono]

Application Based On: Non EU 3 year marriage to Irish spouse.
Applied On: 04 May 2018.
Application received On: 08 May 2018.
Acknowledgement: 10 May 2018. Got my passport back. Asked for more docs (letter from GNIB to confirm my stamps, P60 for 2015, Older bank statements & Utility bills). All sent on 18 May 2018.
Second Letter: 12 July 2018. Asked for letter from my GP where I registered showing dates I attended. Also asked for 3 proofs of residence for both me and spouse for last 3 months prior to application (even though I have already done it on application).
Awaiting On Approval: Pending.
Date of Ceremony: Pending.

[thegoodaulleo]

EU Citizen & 5+ years in ireland

• Applied (via Solicitor) on: 30/03/2018

• Acknowledgement from INIS (returning passport): 11/04/2018

• Acknowledgement from INIS (appl. no issued): 11/06/2018

[CR001]

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[littlerr]

Application Based On: 5-Year Non-EU, Stamp 1 & 4
Applied On: 14 July 2018
Application received On: 16 July 2018
Acknowledgement & receipt, passport returned, asking for more proof of residence: 18 July 2018
More proof of residence sent: 24 July 2018
More proof of residence received: 25 July 2018
Second Letter:
Awaiting On Approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[CR001]

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[Carensza]

Based on : 12 years marriage to an Irish citizen + 23 years residency in N.I.
Applied on: 17.05.2018
Acknowledgement: 21.05.2018 Royal Mail tracking international
Second Letter: waiting
Approval: waiting
ceremony date : waiting

Received a letter dated 18 June asking me for Subject Access Form (DAT1) from PSNI, applied for it the day after I received letter (PSNI no longer charge) I received my Criminal Record Check from PSNI yesterday (26 July) and I'm sending it to Tipperary today.

[chamoo]

Application Based On: civil partner of an Irish citizen (3+ years)
Applied On: 19/07/2018
Application received On: 20/07/2018
Acknowledgement : 02/08/2018 (received letter dated 20/07/2018 + passports + letter confirming that my application moved to the second stage)
Second Letter: pending
Awaiting On Approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

[kiki18]

Application Based On: 5+ years of residency ( EU citizen already)
Applied On:25/07/2018
Application received On: 26/07/2018 AnPost tracking
Acknowledgement :07/08/2018 Passport returned and reference number given +receipt
Second Letter: Pending
Awaiting On Approval:Pending
Date of Ceremony:Pending

[genuinecomputer2018]

Application Based On: 3 years spouse of irish citizenship
Applied On: 25th of April 2018
Application received On: 27th April 2018
Acknowledgement : 1st of May 2018 return original Passport. Asked last 3 years proof on address for each year 2 different proof of address. Last 3 years bank statements. Details with written letter how many times I was abroad also what type of social welfare payments are you receive at the moment and when did you state this social welfare payments and till now exact details. ( guy's is this acknowledgement letter or just initial stage letter please tell me about this letter if any one knows about this.??? )
Second Letter: pending
Awaiting On Approval:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

Applied on : 27 April 2018
Acknowledgement letter : 3rd May 2018
Second letter : 1st July 2018
Approval letter : 10th August 2018
Ceremony date : pending..

[Asadsaad]

Applicaton : 5 years non EU residency
Application date: 11 May 2018
Application Received : 14 May 2018
Acknowledgement: 27 may 2018 received with original passports + receipt + 2nd stage letter
2nd Stage letter ; Pending
Approval letter: Pending
Ceremony Letter: Pending

[MakaLutz]

Application Based On: 5+ years of residency (EU citizen)

Applied On: 24th July 2018

Application received On: 25th July 2018 - via registered post, signed upon receipt

Acknowledgement and Second Letter received in one letter: 20th August 2018 - reference nr, passport, birth cert received with notification of application entering 2nd stage; dated 16th August 2018

Awaiting On Approval: pending

Date of Ceremony: pending

[PickledCucumber]

Application Based On: Spouse of Irish National

Applied: 15 March 2018

Application received: 20 March 2018

Acknowledgement: posted same day they received the application. Passport returned along with application number and request for more bank statements and doctor’s letter. We posted the extra evidence to them on 31 March. No further correspondence until the Second Stage letter was sent.

Second Stage letter: posted 12 July 2018

Approval letter: posted 16 August 2018

Date of Ceremony: pending

We feel very relieved to have received the approval letter. We had a turnaround time of 5 months so we have been very fortunate.
Good luck to all still waiting.

[CR001]

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[ansliabhcorcra]

Application Based On: 5 years residency, EU citizen (also Irish spouse)
Applied: 27th of August
Acknowledgement: Awaiting
Second Letter: Awaiting
Approval: Awaiting
Invitation: Awaiting

[mrrobotez]

Application Based On: 5+ years residency (stamp 1+4). Completed application myself. Non-EU

Application sent: 21/5/2018
Application received: 23/5/2018
Acknowledgement: received 28/5/2018 (application assessed and moved to the 2nd stage)
Second Letter: 28/5/2018 (together with acknowledgment)
Awaiting On Approval: 29/8/2018
Date of Ceremony:

[MacTire]

Application Based On: Irish Associations
Applied On: 21 Aug 2018 (send by registered mail)
Application received On: 22 Aug 2018
Acknowledgement : 30 Aug 2018 - received a letter dated 24 Aug, asking for additional proofs of residency (I have 3.5 and they asked for 5 years). Will reply to them to ask to waive this condition based on the Section 16. Will see what happens...
Second Letter: TBC
Awaiting On Approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[MacTire]

Application Based On: Irish Associations
Applied On: 21 Aug 2018 (send by registered mail)
Application received On: 22 Aug 2018
Acknowledgement : 30 Aug 2018 - received a letter dated 24 Aug, asking for additional proofs of residency (I have 3.5 and they asked for 5 years). Will reply to them to ask to waive this condition based on the Section 16. Will see what happens...
Second Letter: TBC
Awaiting On Approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Sorry for posting one after another but I couldn't find the edit button.

I received my passport back with the letter along with the application number.

[gorgeous]

Posting on behalf of a friend

Application Based On: 5 years (Non-EU)
Applied On: 20/03/2018
Application received On: 22/03/2018
Acknowledgement : 04/04/2018
Second Letter: 18/07/2018
Awaiting On Approval: 30/08/2018
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[gorgeous]

Posting on behalf of a friend who's not in this group

Application Based On: 5 years (Non-EU)
Applied On: 02/02/2018
Application received On: 04/02/2018
Acknowledgement : 07/02/2018
Second Letter: 23/07/2018
Awaiting On Approval: 03/09/2018
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[studentoflife]

Application Based On: Spouse of Irish citizen
Applied On: 22/05/2018
Application received On: 24/05/2018
Acknowledgement : 28/05/2018. Asked for additional details which were posted on 22/06/2018
Second Letter: Awaiting
Awaiting On Approval: Awaiting
Date of Ceremony: Awaiting

[ansliabhcorcra]

Application Basis: 5 years residency (EU citizen)
Applied on: 28/08/2018
Application Received: 29/08/2018
Acknowledgement: 05.09.2018
Second Letter: 05.09.2018 (together with acknowledgement)
Approval: Awaiting

[yala93]

Application Based On: Non-EU 5+ residence
Applied On: 03/09/2018
Application received On: 05/09/2018
Acknowledgement : dated 06/09/2018 and asked more docs
Second Letter:
Awaiting On Approval:
Date of Ceremony:

[rmozz]

Application Based On: 5+ years of residency (I'm an EU citizen already)
Applied On: 8th Jan 2018
Application received On: 9th Jan 2018 (as per AnPost tracking record)
Acknowledgement: Received on 16th Jan 2018 (confirming that my application has proceeded to the second stage + my passport + receipt of fee payment)
Second Letter: Received on 12th Sept (alongside request for 950€ + 2 passport pictures)
Awaiting On Approval: Received on 12th Sept (alongside request for 950€ + 2 passport pictures)
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Rusky]

Application Based On: 5+ years residency (non-EU)
Applied On: 23/03/2018 (via solicitor)
Application received On: 26/03/2018
Acknowledgement and Second Letter: 30/03/2018 (Letter, passports and a receipt)
Awaiting On Approval: 21/09/2018
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Exactly 6 months:)

[Pancho]

Application Based On: 5+ years residency (non-EU)
Applied On: 07/03/18
Second Stage : 16/03/18 letter stating application proceeded to second stage and original passport returned 
Application Granted: 26/09/18 letter stating application was granted and requested the payment fee of 950.
Ceremony Date: pending… The last letter says that it is essential to submit the fee and documentation within 10 days of reception of the letter to be included in the next citizenship ceremony