New Special Student Scheme 2005-2010

[alphabetical]

My friend got refused last February under student scheme for the same reason as your.He reviewed his file and last Friday he got refused again.
So its clear that if you review even wouldn't get any positive outcome of this scheme.
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can you plz share when your friend applied in student scheme as he got refused in February.

[Lynx14]

It's crazy that they process some applications including appeals and people who applied in October still waiting.

[Mark_ir]

My friend got refused last February under student scheme for the same reason as your.He reviewed his file and last Friday he got refused again.
So its clear that if you review even wouldn't get any positive outcome of this scheme.

can you plz share when your friend applied in student scheme as he got refused in February.
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He applied 23rd of November.
Got refused 2nd week of February
Review his file within 2 weeks
Review refused last week

[alphabetical]

It's crazy that they process some applications including appeals and people who applied in October still waiting.

I think chronological order not being followed at all. Also, the applications which are simple for them to accept or to refuse are being dealt straight away they come across them. others complex applications might take longer to make decisions.

[Lynx14]

It's crazy that they process some applications including appeals and people who applied in October still waiting.

I think chronological order not being followed at all. Also, the applications which are simple for them to accept or to refuse are being dealt straight away they come across them. others complex applications might take longer to make decisions.

I applied in December and my application is as straightforward as it gets. I have submitted every document I have. My solicitor even included a letter stating my whole situation. Despite this, they keep sending me generic responses when I inquire.

[alphabetical]

It's crazy that they process some applications including appeals and people who applied in October still waiting.

I think chronological order not being followed at all. Also, the applications which are simple for them to accept or to refuse are being dealt straight away they come across them. others complex applications might take longer to make decisions.

I applied in December and my application is as straightforward as it gets. I have submitted every document I have. My solicitor even included a letter stating my whole situation. Despite this, they keep sending me generic responses when I inquire.

Any chance if they are following the alphabetical order ? i.e. Names start with A, then B and C , so on.. because some people who applied in october are still waiting whereas other who applied only in January have already got decisions. Any body have an idea?

[Lynx14]

It's crazy that they process some applications including appeals and people who applied in October still waiting.

I think chronological order not being followed at all. Also, the applications which are simple for them to accept or to refuse are being dealt straight away they come across them. others complex applications might take longer to make decisions.

I applied in December and my application is as straightforward as it gets. I have submitted every document I have. My solicitor even included a letter stating my whole situation. Despite this, they keep sending me generic responses when I inquire.

Any chance if they are following the alphabetical order ? i.e. Names start with A, then B and C , so on.. because some people who applied in october are still waiting whereas other who applied only in January have already got decisions. Any body have an idea?

A friend of mine who has his second name starting with A applied in October. No updates since. I think it's random. However they should have more resources as re-entry visa was cancelled so processing should be faster now. Should be..

[ScienceFall]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

[Doublebubble]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

Congratulations that’s great news!!! When did you apply again? Good luck with the job search

[ScienceFall]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

Congratulations that’s great news!!! When did you apply again? Good luck with the job search

I applied on 21st December.

[alphabetical]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

that's great news. congratulations bro. can you please share with us what year you arrived in the state, when ur student permission was valid until, did u try to change ur status, ur last stamp was.still.stamp2? and were you currently on other applications like leave to remain. it will help to know many other students who are on this board. thank you.

[ScienceFall]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

that's great news. congratulations bro. can you please share with us what year you arrived in the state, when ur student permission was valid until, did u try to change ur status, ur last stamp was.still.stamp2? and were you currently on other applications like leave to remain. it will help to know many other students who are on this board. thank you.

I arrived in 2009 on a student visa and completed a 4-year undergraduate degree and then went on to do a 4-year postgraduate degree. My stamp 2 expired in 2018 because I got an extension to enable me to finish my postgrad thesis. I got a stamp 1G in May 2018 which is due to expire next month. I've only changed from a stamp 2 to stamp 1G and nothing else. I hope that helps....

[Brianah]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

Congratulations to you ScienceFall and may god bless you in your new venture.Like Aphabetical said can you please update us about your situation,did you meet the whole 10 requirements? 4 you.

[ScienceFall]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

Congratulations to you ScienceFall and may god bless you in your new venture.Like Aphabetical said can you please update us about your situation,did you meet the whole 10 requirements? 4 you.

I guess I did tick a lot of the boxes. I arrived in 2009 and only changed from stamp 2 to stamp 1G, I did a lot of part-time work at the university where I did my postgrad and now on a short term contract so I was able to show p60 from 2016, 2017 and 2018 as well as payslips showing I was not dependent on the state. I also included letters from my boss and another colleague just to strengthen my application although I'm not sure that made any difference.

[Lynx14]

Congratulations
You have ticked all the boxes as well.

I am wondering how strict are they on the work as a condition. I have only completed my degree in 2018 and doing masters now on 1G visa. It expires in September. I was never dependent on the state as I have been sponsored by my family throughout. I have spend a lot of money in Ireland as you can imagine over the past 10 years. If anyone knows how strict they are on work as condition please post it here.

[ScienceFall]

Congratulations
You have ticked all the boxes as well.

I am wondering how strict are they on the work as a condition. I have only completed my degree in 2018 and doing masters now on 1G visa. It expires in September. I was never dependent on the state as I have been sponsored by my family throughout. I have spend a lot of money in Ireland as you can imagine over the past 10 years. If anyone knows how strict they are on work as condition please post it here.

I think they are only strict with regards to any previous change of status, I might be wrong of course. I believe as long as you've not changed your status, chances of getting a positive reply is relatively high even without work. I pray you'll get positive feedback soon.......

[Lynx14]

Thank you for sharing your story and insight. It really adds hope and I look forward to hear from them soon. I applied on 20th of December so hopefully they get to it soonish.

[Msamo]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

Congratulations!!! I want to know before they delivered your papers this morning did they show your application was completed online. Someone said they show completed on the online portal a day before they send the letter? Thanks

[ScienceFall]

Hi guys, I finally got feedback regarding my application and it was positive. I got a letter in the mail saying I've been granted a Stamp 4S. I screamed for joy!!! I can at least try to find a job and move on with my life now. I pray you all receive the same good news as I did .

Congratulations!!! I want to know before they delivered your papers this morning did they show your application was completed online. Someone said they show completed on the online portal a day before they send the letter? Thanks

This is true. The online portal showed application was completed a day before I received the letter. I made it a habit to check the online portal every evening.

[alphabetical]

any update guys

[Lynx14]

There will be update in around 8th of May. I have asked my TD to ask parliamentary question on the number of applications done to this date. This will be almost a month since last update. Thus we will know how many applications they are currently processing per month.

[alphabetical]

There will be update in around 8th of May. I have asked my TD to ask parliamentary question on the number of applications done to this date. This will be almost a month since last update. Thus we will know how many applications they are currently processing per month.

Thank you ! please do not for get to share with us as soon as you get the update.

[Lynx14]

If anyone esle becomes aware of someone getting the positive or negative reply this week from INIS please post it here as well. It would be very helpful if you can share some light on circumstances too.

[Danny3007]

I received refusal on my review because of section 3.4 on the scheme that i changed my status.
My history 2007-2015 stamp 2
2015 Temporary stamp 1 for 4 months to enable employer to apply for a work on my behalf
2016 Temporary stamp 1 for 4 months to enable employer to apply for a work on my behalf
2017 Temporary stamp 1 for 6 months to enable employer to apply for a work on my behalf
Unsuccessful on obtaining a work permit.
2018 Temporary stamp 1 for 1 year work without the need for an employment permit.

Very confusing. i might need to get some legal advice on this.

[Lynx14]

I received refusal on my review because of section 3.4 on the scheme that i changed my status.
My history 2007-2015 stamp 2
2015 Temporary stamp 1 for 4 months to enable employer to apply for a work on my behalf
2016 Temporary stamp 1 for 4 months to enable employer to apply for a work on my behalf
2017 Temporary stamp 1 for 6 months to enable employer to apply for a work on my behalf
Unsuccessful on obtaining a work permit.
2018 Temporary stamp 1 for 1 year work without the need for an employment permit.

Very confusing. i might need to get some legal advice on this.

Hi Danny, I am sorry to hear that.
Can I ask how come you applied for the scheme since you are holder of stamp 1 in 2018? Were you able to secure employment in that period?

Also can you let us know what date have you applied.

You should probably seek legal advice and submit a review afterwards. This is first time I hear someone getting refusal (other than people who got stamp 4 eufam revoked).