Thanks! That is what I thought, but it was worth asking.

I know I'm not a citizen until it is granted, but I was wondering if they let you live there while the application is processed?

I am American. I have not applied yet. I'm working with a solicitor over there to analyse my case to see if it is worth applying or not.

I am waiting for confirmation that I qualify for citizenship by descent, but I am wondering, would I be able to move to Ireland and work (in my own business) without a long stay visa before my application was finished (I understand it takes 12 to 18 months for the foreign birth registration)? Thank ...