delay in citizenship application - applied in 2016

[Mal111]

wow i thought chances that something like that can happen is remote well i take it back i think enquiring once in a while do no harm i will call them next Tuesday to check i haven't call or email them in months

[littlerr]

their are only 3 steps once the application get into second stage character check, submission of file to ministers office and final decision.

Actually I wonder if there's an official statement on what each stage is doing.

Based on responses received, we have:

• Initial stage
  -- Check all documents, signatures, witnesses etc are in place
  -- Issue application number and receipt of payment

• - First stage
  -- What do they check here??

• - Second stage
  -- Check Garda records
  -- Prepare for submission

• - Advanced stage
  -- Submitted to minister
  -- Final decision made

[iceice304]

I hope procedure is that streamlined...on the other hand we have seen people jumping from 2nd and advanced stage and at times between any stages according to responses from the office....nothing is predictable with this office. Also I have a friend and we both came to this country on the same plane, we started working in the same organization on the same date, back home we studied together in the same college for 5 years and then worked in the same department for 4 years together. Both of us had no issues in Garda Vetting and police clearance before starting job here in Ireland and in Ireland no offense history, I applied in November 16 and he applied in February 17, he got approval in May ceremony and has got passport and I am still waiting and moving around in different stages as per office response... so nothing is predictable...

[iceice304]

I hope procedure is that streamlined...on the other hand we have seen people jumping from 2nd and advanced stage and at times between any stages according to responses from the office....nothing is predictable with this office. Also I have a friend and we both came to this country on the same plane, we started working in the same organization on the same date, back home we studied together in the same college for 5 years and then worked in the same department for 4 years together. Both of us had no issues in Garda Vetting and police clearance before starting job here in Ireland and in Ireland no offense history, I applied in November 16 and he applied in February 17, he got approval in May ceremony and has got passport and I am still waiting and moving around in different stages as per office response... so nothing is predictable...

[iceice304]

Hi guys, anyone from 2016 application got approval letter ?

[Syjem]

Hi guys, anyone from 2016 application got approval letter ?

Applied August 2016 and still waiting, last update I got is advanced stage letter a month ago

[omarel]

I finally got my approval letter after nearly 2 years, I applied Oct 2016!! Second stage letter Feb 2017 and initial approval dated 16th August 2018 (but I was away when it arrived) however I send 950, gnib & photos! Anyone know when is the next ceremony?

[Gogreen81]

10 sept

[abelekhoh]

I finally got my approval letter after nearly 2 years, I applied Oct 2016!! Second stage letter Feb 2017 and initial approval dated 16th August 2018 (but I was away when it arrived) however I send 950, gnib & photos! Anyone know when is the next ceremony?

Congratulation Omarel very Good news after waiting long time, can you please tell me after second Stage letter which you got in 27 Feb,2017 the department ask you more documents between second stage and your approval?
2nd Que is did you and your wife ever apply for social benefits or you were working all the time ?
Thanks

[omarel]

10 sept

This one is small but you know when is the next major one? Thanks

[omarel]

Thank you. To answer your questions: No they have no asked for further documents (I called and emailed them a lot to see if they need but never did). And no we never applied for any benefits as I was working all the time.

I finally got my approval letter after nearly 2 years, I applied Oct 2016!! Second stage letter Feb 2017 and initial approval dated 16th August 2018 (but I was away when it arrived) however I send 950, gnib & photos! Anyone know when is the next ceremony?

Congratulation Omarel very Good news after waiting long time, can you please tell me after second Stage letter which you got in 27 Feb,2017 the department ask you more documents between second stage and your approval?
2nd Que is did you and your wife ever apply for social benefits or you were working all the time ?
Thanks

[abelekhoh]

Thank you. To answer your questions: No they have no asked for further documents (I called and emailed them a lot to see if they need but never did). And no we never applied for any benefits as I was working all the time.

I finally got my approval letter after nearly 2 years, I applied Oct 2016!! Second stage letter Feb 2017 and initial approval dated 16th August 2018 (but I was away when it arrived) however I send 950, gnib & photos! Anyone know when is the next ceremony?

Congratulation Omarel very Good news after waiting long time, can you please tell me after second Stage letter which you got in 27 Feb,2017 the department ask you more documents between second stage and your approval?
2nd Que is did you and your wife ever apply for social benefits or you were working all the time ?
Thanks

Thanks Omarel for reply
God Bless you

[khurshah]

Hi. My brother applied for Irish naturalisation/citizenship in December 2015. They acknowledged the application and from time to time asked for submission of latest GNIB cards and letter from local GNIB office. But to date no final outcome despite running into third year. My brother is quite worried and kept sending emails to the citizenship office but they are over and over again replying with same message that its being processed currently. Is there anything can be done to fast process because I heard it takes max 6-12 months to process completely.

[iceice304]

I hope you get quick and better response. On the other hand Anything can be expected from them.....

[iceice304]

Rang the office this am, lady on the told that my application is being processed at the minute, she will ask the team to send me update and that I will get it next week.
Any suggestions what does this mean? Seniors can you help please.

[Rosay36]

Rang the office this am, lady on the told that my application is being processed at the minute, she will ask the team to send me update and that I will get it next week.
Any suggestions what does this mean? Seniors can you help please.

I had very similar experience during my time. I called the department and was told same thing as you mentioned. After the call I received my second letter I waited for for 7 months. Three weeks later was my approval letter.

[Kib]

Rang the office this am, lady on the told that my application is being processed at the minute, she will ask the team to send me update and that I will get it next week.
Any suggestions what does this mean? Seniors can you help please.

You got through? Least someone does answer I guess. I've tried last three "open" days. Rings 30sec and cuts-off, rings 45 sec and cuts-off or line is busy message and the callback option is not available.

[littlerr]

Rang the office this am, lady on the told that my application is being processed at the minute, she will ask the team to send me update and that I will get it next week.
Any suggestions what does this mean? Seniors can you help please.

You got through? Least someone does answer I guess. I've tried last three "open" days. Rings 30sec and cuts-off, rings 45 sec and cuts-off or line is busy message and the callback option is not available.

I had my doubts as well. I thought they left a wrong number or forgot to update it on their website, until I found out this website and realised it did work occasionally for other people... I got through once successfully even since...

[iceice304]

@Rosay36,,,Applied in November 16 and I got 2nd stage letter in July 17, and since then no news, today she said you will get this in post next week. Did you get approval letter after they told you this ?

[Syjem]

Hi Folks,
Can you please share the latest update you got about your application?
Mine is ready to be submitted to minister since more than 3 months and I don't know if it has been submitted or not as they are not clarifying that to me when I talk to them.

[Rosay36]

@Rosay36,,,Applied in November 16 and I got 2nd stage letter in July 17, and since then no news, today she said you will get this in post next week. Did you get approval letter after they told you this ?

I got a second letter the following day after my call to them and then an approval letter after three weeks. If you have had your second letter already I would want to believe you will be getting an approval letter.

[rockyguy]

@Rosay36,,,Applied in November 16 and I got 2nd stage letter in July 17, and since then no news, today she said you will get this in post next week. Did you get approval letter after they told you this ?

I got a second letter the following day after my call to them and then an approval letter after three weeks. If you have had your second letter already I would want to believe you will be getting an approval letter.

Hello Rosay36,

I applied in 2016 June and i got my 2nd stage letter in February 2018. Since then i contacted them through emails and phone calls n i was told my application is in process and waiting for garda reports.What would you recommend there will be change for me to get approval soon or not?

Thanks

[Rosay36]

It is such a painful process waiting that long. No one knows exactly how they process applications. I would say write them a formal letter by post instead of emails. Emails are most times generic but with letters, the department handling your case will respond to you directly and hopefully provide you with all the necessary information.

[Grace620]

Hi Guys ,

What great day , received my aproval today in post .

Apploed sep 2017 based on divorced granted 10 years stamp 4 EU3.
2nd letter may 2018 after submitted PR.
Received aproval 21 Sep 2018
Ceremony pending

Regards Grace

[Syjem]

Dear All,
Would anyone explain what is the meaning of advanced stage in the citizenship application. Since 3 months and whenever I ask about my application I am told is at advanced stage. I am keen to know what does that mean and how long it could stay in this stage.