Hi all - to give those who are still waiting some hope, I posted my GNIB card and fee in on Nov 25th. I needed to commit to dates in work so email them today to inquire if I'd made the cut for the Jan 20th ceremony, I've been told I have and to expect a letter in the coming days. Finally! Congratul...

By the way, I've travelled twice since relinquishing my GNIB card. Both times I took a photocopy of my GNIB card and my approval letter. The first time I wasn't asked, but my second time through Dublin airport I was asked for the copy of the letter. So maybe a good idea to make sure you have it if y...

It's ok because I'm actually away Jan 20th and wouldn't have been able to make that ceremony. I was hoping they could tell me roughly when the next one is because I'm travelling again in April and would hate to miss 2! But it seems I wouldn't have gotten in the January 20th one anyhow. I got my appr...

I spoke to Immigration yesterday to confirm they received my GNIB card and fee I sent last month. They told me it was received but the January 20th session was full and I'm on the waiting list for the next one.