And after all that talk, I went to pay my rent and the landlord gave me my ack. letter. 11 weeks exactly. And finally I can look for work and start a normal life. I just feel really bad for the rest of you guys waiting. Keep us updated and, hopefully, by the end of next week we can end this thread.

Legal action needs to be taken. Issue of an acknowledgement immediately on receipt , cannot amount to 2-3 months anyway. People have to take legal action against the department.[/quote] What kind of actions? I've been everywhere, from NASC, Solvit to the solicitor. Only thing they all say is that th...

This is just bulls**t. And I have to wait another 5 weeks. It is just incredible that they can do that and I can't do anything about it.

Nothing on my side. Still waiting. And I think I'llwait for a few weeks more.

Nothing we can do. I went to NASC and they told me all I can do is wait. So, nobody cares that we are waiting for over two months and if we have enough money. And nobody to complain to. Even the solicitors say they can only try and send a letter.

SK any luck?

TomasG

after how long did you finally get it? The rest of you guys, for how long have you waited?

I'm calling a solicitor on monday. I don't mind waiting for a decision for a year, if need be. But the temporary work permit must be issued immediately. I'm not gonna wait for over 4 months.

I'm sorry to break it to you guys but we are screwed. This came in an email today Dear ....., Your application was received in this office on 22/07/2015. Applications are processed in chronological order. Due to the very large volume of applications on hand, it may take a further 8-10 weeks before a...

That's just unbelievable. I don't know what's going on in their offices but, whatever it is, it looks like there is only one guy working with the applications when he is not cleaning the windows. I really don't see what's so complicated about issuing a confirmation. If there are 10 people working th...

Did you send them an email requesting your passport?

I will do the same. if SK is already waiting for 12 weeks then there is really no point in waiting. I called every phone I could find and nobody is ever picking up. It is just unbelievable that they can refuse to give any information while holding our passports. How long are the rest of you guys wai...

I live in Cork so I I'll have to come to Dublin and check. But I believe You can go in person and ask about your application. On the other hand, as they have no phone and nobody to respond to an email I wouldn't expect much. But I have to do something, they obviously don't care how long it takes the...

I'm afraid to ask for my passport as, in my mind, that gives them an excuse to draw it out even longer. I'll probably just go there and ask in person. Probably won't do any good but at least I'll try.

Obie,


If you don't mind explaining what kind of legal action You were threatening with and what is their legal requirement time wise? Is there a deadline they can't breach?

I don't really wanna do it either, but I don't know what else to do. I can't just sit at home and do nothing. Even in their email they say it takes up to 7 weeks. There must be some law that they have to follow. They cannot just take your passport for 3 months and not even answer a simple question.

I've been waiting for over 8 weeks now. In the last couple of weeks I've sent 3 email with no response whatsoever. And, honestly, I don't know what to do next. I was thinking of going to their office but I'm not sure what would be accomplished by that. I tried calling GNIB phone, of course, there is...