Hi,
Four of my great-grandparents were born in Ireland, making my grandfather and father entitled to Irish citizenship (with my father eligible through FBR). Unfortunately, my father did not register with the FBR before I was born, and from my research, that prevents me from claiming citizenship, although my future children might be able to?
I was wondering if there was any means through which I could still claim citizenship. My grandfather and grandmother, being the children of Irish-born individuals, do not have to claim citizenship through the FBR, but simply have to be naturalized, if I am understanding correctly. If they are automatically entitled to citizenship from birth, would I be able to claim citizenship from them?
Obviously the laws state that I'm not entitled to citizenship due to my father's failure to register in the FBR from my birth, but it's frustrating knowing that I would have been able to if he did!
I have heard rumors of individuals in my situation being approved for citizenship if they first had their grandparents submit materials, then their parents, and then themselves (presumably a fortunate error on the consulate's part). Is this a valid option? Are there any loopholes to rectify my father's mistake!?
If all else fails, would I be able to claim naturalization through Irish associations? I intend to attend graduate school in Ireland, would four great-grandparents born on the Island be sufficient to qualify for this?
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