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by max307 » Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:05 pm
masterboy123 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 9:29 pm
Thank you Max for getting back!
When I picked stamp C on online residency calculator, it did count towards reckonable period. But I am not sure if I got the stamp C on arrival. So story is I landed in Ireland on stamp C short term visa. And then upon the discretion of immigration officer at Dublin airport, he let me in the country for 90 days. Is that counted as stamp C?
The stamp on passport just say validity to remain in the state 90 days (date of entry and date of expiry is written by hand)
max307 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:25 pm
masterboy123 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:53 pm
Hello everyone
I am applying for Irish citizenship and have a query about Visa C. I entered Ireland 5 years ago as Accompany EU citizen Spouse on Type C visa. Upon arrival Immigration officer told us I have 90 days to register with GNIB. Within 30 days EU spouse found a job and we applied for EU1 application and subsequently got stamp 4.
My question is upon first entry, I was given 90 days to register with GNIB. Does this time count towards reckonable residence? There is a stamp on my passport which says "Accompany EU spouse" and validity 90 days, on a page adjacent to C visa.
Anyone in similar boat??
Stamp C is a choice in the Stamp type drop-down of the Naturalisation Residency Calculator so I guess it will count otherwise it wouldn't be there.
It says also "
enter your oldest stamp below (including any partial period)" so I assume they are referring with "
partial period" to Stamp C & D, enter all the stamps you had/have in your passport and the calculator should tell you if the residence requirements are met or not.
There is no Stamp C, I think INIS is using Stamp C in the Naturalisation Residency Calculator to avoid confusion but they are referring to visa C.
You entered on a C visa and because your intention was to join you EU spouse the officer gave you 90 days to apply for Stamp 4 EU FAM. I personally would consider that as reckonable residence in Ireland but I don't know if INIS will see it that way, if you want to avoid any issues wait a few more weeks and apply from the date you were issued the temporary Stamp 4 EU FAM or 5 years Stamp 4 EU FAM whatever was the case back then.
I am not a lawyer or immigration counselor, all views expressed are my own, my comments do not constitute legal advice.
