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by maxiao888 » Fri Aug 14, 2020 11:51 am
Hi All,
My wife is a non-EEA visa requied national here on a short stay C visa. We have just applied to the SOIN unit via form RES6. Would appreciate if anyone can answer some of these:
- We understand we will get an initial letter back with our original documents 4-5 weeks after application. Currently, does SOIN issue temp stamp 4, and if so, in what situations? I have seen threads where people were issued temp stamp 4 permissions that last 12 months while their application is being processed but many others who didn't.
- If they don't issue a temp stamp 4, during the time it takes to process the application, is it possible for my wife to leave and reenter Ireland? Given that she has a multiple entry C visa valid up to March 2021; should this along with the letter from SOIN giving permission to remain in the state be enough to avoid any issues at passport control when reentering the country?
- Alternatively, is there any other type of visa she could get from within Ireland so she can travel out/into Ireland during the year of the application.
- We're prepared that it will take 12 months for SOIN to make a decision. I've seen on threads people getting it as quick as 9 months, other 13 months and in once case 17 months; Is there any indication of average processing time currently?
Thanks!