What I noticed: if your application has all documents scanned into the system, then the administrative matter can be easily addressed. If physical documents or (baby photos for example) are yet to be checked, or needed, then your application is not touched at all. This might be due to the fact that...

Looks like Simon Coveney is head of the Dept of Foreign Affairs, not just the FBR. Either way, had to argue with his point that DFA doesn't have authority to change the requirements, only the Dept. of Justice, so expectant parents should ask for expedited processing.

i sent another email to the embassy (austin) this morning which received this reply “Thank you for your email. The FBR office is still closed, but some of the staff that check the documentation have returned, so it seems they are slowly starting to reopen! I can only imagine how anxious you are to ...

I can confirm someone is in the FBR and processing stuff- got the good news today. Application submitted online: 7th October 2019 Email acknowledging receipt of documentation Balbriggan: 23rd October 2019 Clarification Request Email: 16/06/21 Clarification Sent: 17/06/21 Confirmation of address ema...

I'm a bit concerned as I have waited over 2 years. Has anyone else been waiting as long? :shock: Email confirmation of application received: April 5th 2019 Email confirmation of address : no Confirmation letter: no Certificate: no Applying through grandparent and provided all the necessary evidence...