I did my oath yesterday. Not something I would like to do again in a local court. Done and dusted. Now the wait for certificate. Looks like Ireland is the country of "waiting". I read somewhere that when you apply for your first pasport you have to send original certificate with the application ...

I got a Court date for the 7 July 2009. No appointment needed. Just have to arrived before normal court proceedings. Live in Kilkenny.

Received my approval letter today. Not registered mail. I applied in August 2006. Now to get a court date and find the fee money.

Called them again today, was told the same crap waiting for outside agencies :( ... My job is not tied to this country.. whats the point of being loyal??? I can take my job to a much developed country and get paid even better... I helped not simply by paying taxes but also hiring folks here and ...

Sorry if this post cause a bit of confusion. I applied in August 2006. The letter I received is the same letter they sent when you forward them updated info. eg New INIS Stamps. They requested my P21, Payslips and Bank Statement in December 2008. Decided not to waste time and phone, but rather ...

I wrote them a letter last week. I decided to do so every week until something happens. :twisted: Want to see what excuses they give me every time. Last week was my first one. Friday will send my second one. Unfotunately they do not say when the file was forwarded to Minister of Justice. Will keep ...

Received letter yesterday to inform me that my application is "advanced stages of the application and with the Minister of Justice and will be contacted soon with a result". Anybody knows what this mean or is it just another few lines of "INIS" idle talk to keep you waiting? :roll:

Hey all, Very pleased to say that my approval letter from INIS for Irish naturalization came in April 1st! I now have to contact the District Court for the formal declaration and then get my cert. I can't believe that it has finally come through. Just to go over my story: Applied Aug 2006 on basis ...

To Rustig... How long did our LTR take to process? Also, at which stage of the process is your citizenship application now i.e. Garda, other agencies etc?? as communicated by INIS October 2006 for LTR. I do not bother to phone to enquire, because I will get annoyed with waiting and stupid answers ...

I also applied in Aug 2006. Regular updates. LTR Feb 2009. My friend in Canada could not believe that there is no system in place in Ireland and also the amount of money we end up paying. She thought I was living in a third world.
Still waiting.

None what I was aware of. I only had to provide a Police Clearance in October 2008. I cannot even remembered applying for LTR.

I am really confused now. Applied October 2006 for LTR, 2 months after Naturalisation. Received letter today that my LTR is approved. I really wonder sometimes if this country is for real. Still no news on Naturalisation. Send P21 on 29 November 2008.

I applied in 2006 for LTR - Received letter today that it is approved and I can stay for another 5 years.

I doubt if I withdrew my application it will make any difference to the people in the cue. seeing that there is no system it will not make a difference. I can asure you that it does make a difference if you enter the canadian system as it work on first come first served.

I applied in august 2006 and kept them up to date with all re-issue of Garda Card and passport stamps. In November 2008 I was asked for P21 and Bank Statements and 3 payslips. "Again"!. Since no word. Lady from Belarus applied same time she recived hers in December. Indian colleague informed me that ...

I had two cases where I had to wait for 1. Work Permit Renewal 2. New Passport. Both times the Garda gave me extension stamps in my passport to state that I am waiting for above. As he was concerned I was legally in the state and permission to remain here until new papers arrived. I think as long as ...

Mendo: I recieved the letter at the end of July 2008. Only send the PPC middle October. Nothing yet. I get the impression the two departments does not know what the other is doing. Been in Ireland since May 2001.

Received Letter on Friday. Asked for P21, 3 pay slips and bank statement. I applied August 2006. I also received a letter in June requesting a Police Clearance Certificate. This turned out to be for LTR. I never applied for this, only Naturalisation. I decided to everything with pinch of salt and ...

Ashimashi:
South Africa

Does the Garda do finger prints? If not I would have to go to my embassy.

Ashimashi:
I applied for Citizenship. I know it was not required, but I did not apply for Longterm Residency. Maybe it is a new thing. Will see where this leads to.

I have been following this thread for a while now. I arrived in Ireland May 2001. Applied August 2006. Send them copies of everything they requested. Long Birth certificate, Police Clearance etc. I kept them updated every year with the copies of my new stamps in passport, Garda Card and P60. Today ...

I have to agree with joesoap101. I am here nearly seven years. Applied 12 months ago and still waiting. Told at the end of 2008, maybe. In meantime applied to move to Canada. Leave this place to the drunks and Bertie and his mafia. Go to countries that have a long history of ups and downs with ...

Well be prepared to wait in vain. Face it the Irish are the most incompetent bunch you will ever come across. I am here 6 and half years and applied about 18 months ago. Still no answer. I applied to move to Canada in meantime. It will take less time to hear an answer. I think immigrants in Ireland ...