Hi Markem, :wink: :o Great analysis, regarding EU application my friend got approval within two months and he is from Germany, but I have also a polish friend and she waited almost 2 years and funny thing she works in Dublin as xxxxxxx. Only option is to be calm and to wait and hopefully everyone wi...

THE INFORMATION BELOW SHOULD BE USEFUL/HELPFUL TO SOME OF OUR MEMBERS HERE ON THIS FORUM (PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OFFICIAL BUT SOMEONE'S CANDID OPINION BASED ON EXPERIENCE HANDLING APPLICATIONS FOR OVER FIFTY FAMILY, FRIENDS ETC.) Simple time line that always work : (Following is for normal 5 years ...

I heard if you apply via solicitor applications tend to last longer then a normal one for INIS to make a decision. You can find some info on this forum. No idea why but who knows.

I sent all my documents completely unsorted and all over the place and got reply within 24 hours that my application went to the 2nd stage.Application is based on EU citizenship and it was sent beginning of Jul 2018. Honestly even I was surprised to get an answer in a day.

Application Based On: 5+ years residency EU citizen
Applied On: 09/07/2018
Application received On: 10/07/2018
Acknowledgement and Second Letter: 11/07/2018 (Letter, passports and a receipt)
Awaiting On Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending