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chriswickstead
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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by chriswickstead » Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:07 pm

Vadrar wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:40 am
meself2 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:14 am
Thanks! Took like 2 years from start to finish, hopefully others' experience will be less than that.
And you’ve taken likely thousands of days off other people’s wait time with your advice and help to avoid mistakes.
I would like to second Vadrar! Congrats and thanks for the advice!

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Applic83 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:48 pm

Bluebird71 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:46 am
Applic83 wrote:
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:10 pm
Happydays2023 wrote:
Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:09 pm
Hello

I’m just wondering how long did it take for you guys to receive the ceremony invitation after they sent an email informing that the citizenship fee €950 was processed?

Thanks
My own observation, which might be wrong, is that they sent the first batch of invitations yesterday and it was to applicants who received approval in October. There were several applicants who received approval on the 20th of November. I think those will be included hopefully in the 2nd batch of invitations for Dec ceremonies. I’ve also noticed that invitations come in batches (not individually) and same goes for approval letters as well
No this is not the case as I received my approval in October and made payment in October and have not received the invitation to the ceremony.
I really hope you receive it in the coming few days for this ceremony. I’m hopeful and waiting for my invitation as well

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by meself2 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:51 pm

chriswickstead wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:07 pm
Vadrar wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:40 am
meself2 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 11:14 am
Thanks! Took like 2 years from start to finish, hopefully others' experience will be less than that.
And you’ve taken likely thousands of days off other people’s wait time with your advice and help to avoid mistakes.
I would like to second Vadrar! Congrats and thanks for the advice!
Thanks folks and you're welcome - we're all part of the crowd that gives advice to people (including me); that's how most folks here started, asking foe help
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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Bluebird71 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:58 pm

Applic83 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:48 pm
Bluebird71 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:46 am
Applic83 wrote:
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:10 pm
Happydays2023 wrote:
Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:09 pm
Hello

I’m just wondering how long did it take for you guys to receive the ceremony invitation after they sent an email informing that the citizenship fee €950 was processed?

Thanks
My own observation, which might be wrong, is that they sent the first batch of invitations yesterday and it was to applicants who received approval in October. There were several applicants who received approval on the 20th of November. I think those will be included hopefully in the 2nd batch of invitations for Dec ceremonies. I’ve also noticed that invitations come in batches (not individually) and same goes for approval letters as well
No this is not the case as I received my approval in October and made payment in October and have not received the invitation to the ceremony.
I really hope you receive it in the coming few days for this ceremony. I’m hopeful and waiting for my invitation as well
Thank you I am a bit surprised I havent been invited yet as I am a 2022 applicant. Are you a 2022 applicant ?

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Qwertzgmt » Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:07 pm

Appreciate the reply on the quarterly emails.

I am a 2021 (January) applicant, received my approval in May, payed straight away and got my confirmation email that payment has been processed at the end of May 2023. Hopeful that they include me in the December ceremonies since my home country doesn't approve of dual citizenships unless there are specific reasons and then they limit the approval to two years which is not a long time.

Applic83
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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Applic83 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:32 pm

Bluebird71 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:58 pm
Applic83 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:48 pm
Bluebird71 wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:46 am
Applic83 wrote:
Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:10 pm
Happydays2023 wrote:
Wed Nov 29, 2023 5:09 pm
Hello

I’m just wondering how long did it take for you guys to receive the ceremony invitation after they sent an email informing that the citizenship fee €950 was processed?

Thanks
My own observation, which might be wrong, is that they sent the first batch of invitations yesterday and it was to applicants who received approval in October. There were several applicants who received approval on the 20th of November. I think those will be included hopefully in the 2nd batch of invitations for Dec ceremonies. I’ve also noticed that invitations come in batches (not individually) and same goes for approval letters as well
No this is not the case as I received my approval in October and made payment in October and have not received the invitation to the ceremony.
I really hope you receive it in the coming few days for this ceremony. I’m hopeful and waiting for my invitation as well
Thank you I am a bit surprised I havent been invited yet as I am a 2022 applicant. Are you a 2022 applicant ?
Yes . Aug 2022. Got approval letter on 23/ Nov. Payment is processed. Hoping to still get invited as the ceremony is still 18 days away

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Applic83 » Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:40 pm

Qwertzgmt wrote:
Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:07 pm
Appreciate the reply on the quarterly emails.

I am a 2021 (January) applicant, received my approval in May, payed straight away and got my confirmation email that payment has been processed at the end of May 2023. Hopeful that they include me in the December ceremonies since my home country doesn't approve of dual citizenships unless there are specific reasons and then they limit the approval to two years which is not a long time.
Check your your spam folder! I hope you are invited this round

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Beatrixkiddo123 » Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:58 am

Got my invitation to the 19th of December Ceremony this morning after applying in November 2022. I have to say, i’m surprised on how smooth things progressed.
Wishing all of you success.

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Happydays2023 » Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:22 am

Hi Beatrix

Would you mind me asking if you got the invitation by email or by post ???

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by meself2 » Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:24 am

Happydays2023 wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:22 am
Hi Beatrix

Would you mind me asking if you got the invitation by email or by post ???
Approvals are by post.

Invitations (after paying 950) are by email.
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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Happydays2023 » Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:25 am

Fantastic

Thanks 🤩

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by grant7030 » Fri Dec 01, 2023 11:58 am

I received my invitation for the December ceremony this morning. Ceremony date 19th December, I applied in December 2022 and its been a smooth sailing to be honest. The invitation to the ceremony was sent via email. I wish you all the best and hopefully you get yours soon.

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by sv23367 » Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:25 pm

iam a 2023 applicant and got my invitation for 19th Dec. lucky. i wish everyone to get theirs processed at the earliest

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Southernbird » Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:57 pm

sv23367 wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:25 pm
iam a 2023 applicant and got my invitation for 19th Dec. lucky. i wish everyone to get theirs processed at the earliest
Same here for us :)
Best of luck and a speedy process to everyone!

I have a question, please: when they say that children are not allowed to the ceremony… do they mean anyone under 18 or small children?
My daughter is 17 and she will be travelling to Dublin but according to this restriction it seems she will miss the ceremony.

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Vadrar » Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:45 am

Southernbird wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:57 pm
sv23367 wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:25 pm
iam a 2023 applicant and got my invitation for 19th Dec. lucky. i wish everyone to get theirs processed at the earliest
Same here for us :)
Best of luck and a speedy process to everyone!

I have a question, please: when they say that children are not allowed to the ceremony… do they mean anyone under 18 or small children?
My daughter is 17 and she will be travelling to Dublin but according to this restriction it seems she will miss the ceremony.
Guests sit separately to the applicants, so they are mostly trying to avoid minors being unaccompanied. If she is happy to sit on her own and just walks in confidently she should be fine.

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Dia1408 » Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:16 am

Hi all, very happy for you!
I am 2023 applicant, received the approval letter and the payment of 950 euro was processed on 29th of November. Did not receive the invitation (spam folder checked). Does anyone know if more invitations will be sent for 18/19 December ceremony?

Vadrar
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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Vadrar » Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:24 am

Dia1408 wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:16 am
Hi all, very happy for you!
I am 2023 applicant, received the approval letter and the payment of 950 euro was processed on 29th of November. Did not receive the invitation (spam folder checked). Does anyone know if more invitations will be sent for 18/19 December ceremony?
They issue invitations to fill declined spots up to about 2 days before - but this isn’t a huge number of spots. They have issued invitations for all 3 time slots on the 19th, so they’ve likely finished the mass invitations.

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by meself2 » Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:27 am

Vadrar wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:45 am
Southernbird wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:57 pm
sv23367 wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:25 pm
iam a 2023 applicant and got my invitation for 19th Dec. lucky. i wish everyone to get theirs processed at the earliest
Same here for us :)
Best of luck and a speedy process to everyone!

I have a question, please: when they say that children are not allowed to the ceremony… do they mean anyone under 18 or small children?
My daughter is 17 and she will be travelling to Dublin but according to this restriction it seems she will miss the ceremony.
Guests sit separately to the applicants, so they are mostly trying to avoid minors being unaccompanied. If she is happy to sit on her own and just walks in confidently she should be fine.
Concur to that - guests' ID wasn't checked on the ceremony.
Not a qualified immigration adviser. Use links and references given to gain confirmation and/or extra information.

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by meself2 » Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:28 am

Vadrar wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:24 am
Dia1408 wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:16 am
Hi all, very happy for you!
I am 2023 applicant, received the approval letter and the payment of 950 euro was processed on 29th of November. Did not receive the invitation (spam folder checked). Does anyone know if more invitations will be sent for 18/19 December ceremony?
They issue invitations to fill declined spots up to about 2 days before - but this isn’t a huge number of spots. They have issued invitations for all 3 time slots on the 19th, so they’ve likely finished the mass invitations.
Didn't they mention seven ceremonies in their announcement? They had 6 slots filled, but as they mention seven, they potentially should squeeze another one in there?
Not a qualified immigration adviser. Use links and references given to gain confirmation and/or extra information.

Vadrar
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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Vadrar » Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:37 am

meself2 wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:28 am
Vadrar wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:24 am
Dia1408 wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:16 am
Hi all, very happy for you!
I am 2023 applicant, received the approval letter and the payment of 950 euro was processed on 29th of November. Did not receive the invitation (spam folder checked). Does anyone know if more invitations will be sent for 18/19 December ceremony?
They issue invitations to fill declined spots up to about 2 days before - but this isn’t a huge number of spots. They have issued invitations for all 3 time slots on the 19th, so they’ve likely finished the mass invitations.
Didn't they mention seven ceremonies in their announcement? They had 6 slots filled, but as they mention seven, they potentially should squeeze another one in there?
That’s true actually - they do owe us another one.

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Dia1408 » Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:02 am

Thank you very much. Really hoping to get it! Good luck to you all too!

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Southernbird » Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:35 am

meself2 wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:27 am
Vadrar wrote:
Sat Dec 02, 2023 12:45 am
Southernbird wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 10:57 pm
sv23367 wrote:
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:25 pm
iam a 2023 applicant and got my invitation for 19th Dec. lucky. i wish everyone to get theirs processed at the earliest
Same here for us :)
Best of luck and a speedy process to everyone!

I have a question, please: when they say that children are not allowed to the ceremony… do they mean anyone under 18 or small children?
My daughter is 17 and she will be travelling to Dublin but according to this restriction it seems she will miss the ceremony.
Guests sit separately to the applicants, so they are mostly trying to avoid minors being unaccompanied. If she is happy to sit on her own and just walks in confidently she should be fine.
Concur to that - guests' ID wasn't checked on the ceremony.
Thanks for the advice!

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Richkeeley » Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:22 am

Hi I have been invited to ceremony on December 19th and by chance a friend at work has also been invited on the same day. We have different times though.

My friend said he sent his original passport to Tipperary for Garda vetting. I don't know all the details we're both from different countries, I never had to send mine. Anyway he didn't get the passport back yet but needs it for ID at ceremony. Who can he contact to get it back ASAP?

Thanks

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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by meself2 » Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:27 am

Richkeeley wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:22 am
My friend said he sent his original passport to Tipperary for Garda vetting.
He might've asked to send a Police Certificate for his Garda Vetting, not his passport; never heard about being asked to send a passport before, but I don't know, maybe with the new system they take passports for verification like that.
I'd advise him to a) recheck the email and b) send emails to citizenshipinfo@justice.ie explaining his situation?
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Re: Upcoming Ceremony in 2023

Post by Richkeeley » Mon Dec 04, 2023 10:37 am

meself2 wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:27 am
Richkeeley wrote:
Mon Dec 04, 2023 9:22 am
My friend said he sent his original passport to Tipperary for Garda vetting.
He might've asked to send a Police Certificate for his Garda Vetting, not his passport; never heard about being asked to send a passport before, but I don't know, maybe with the new system they take passports for verification like that.
I'd advise him to a) recheck the email and b) send emails to citizenshipinfo@justice.ie explaining his situation?

Ok thanks I'll get him to email. Yes sounded strange to me too that he sent it away.

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