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mcdowell was originally a td for fg in the 1980's. he would be mad to return to politics though he does have an ego .fg aren't stupid enough tohave back surelyscrudu wrote:Michael McDowell was with the PD party previously not FG.Latan wrote:...i've read that MACDowell is making a "come-back"...for the FG-party- more of the same !!
Has anyone succeeded in getting across to DOJ Their phone lines have been off since last week. Any info on files sent to the MinisterHOTSPURS wrote:folks, any news regarding the files that were sent to Minister in 1st / 2nd week of January? we haven't heard of any approvals since then. Is the Minister's Office closed already for Elections !?
Hey Hotspurs,HOTSPURS wrote:folks, any news regarding the files that were sent to Minister in 1st / 2nd week of January? we haven't heard of any approvals since then. Is the Minister's Office closed already for Elections !?
23-25 months only !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sinolate wrote:Hey Hotspurs,HOTSPURS wrote:folks, any news regarding the files that were sent to Minister in 1st / 2nd week of January? we haven't heard of any approvals since then. Is the Minister's Office closed already for Elections !?
I don't think the office is closed. I know of three approvals given out in the past 2 weeks with the latest Form 7 sent out to an approved candidate just three days ago (Thursday).
So, they're still going through them... Thankfully, they haven't been affected by the upcoming elections (yet).
I'm expecting mine any day now... I've completed 2 years of waiting... Many of the lads I know have taken it after 23-25 months of waiting. So fingers crossed.
Good luck to all waiting!
They're all from Iraq and are in Ireland on refugee status. I suppose that swings things in their favour; I've read on numerous occasions on this forum that refugee applications have lesser waiting times than 5 years work permit holders. I was a bit skeptical about this at first, but a trend has begun to emerge. One of them got it in just 17 months! Unbelievable.IRISH PHAROE wrote:23-25 months only !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Sinolate wrote:Hey Hotspurs,HOTSPURS wrote:folks, any news regarding the files that were sent to Minister in 1st / 2nd week of January? we haven't heard of any approvals since then. Is the Minister's Office closed already for Elections !?
I don't think the office is closed. I know of three approvals given out in the past 2 weeks with the latest Form 7 sent out to an approved candidate just three days ago (Thursday).
So, they're still going through them... Thankfully, they haven't been affected by the upcoming elections (yet).
I'm expecting mine any day now... I've completed 2 years of waiting... Many of the lads I know have taken it after 23-25 months of waiting. So fingers crossed.
Good luck to all waiting!
that's strange what I know it is almost 30 months right now despite of having the DOJ mentioned 26 months on there website.
Can I ask you what nationalities are your friends? and in what basis they got it? 5 years residency or refugee?
Thanks for the update, Sinolate. do you know when your file was sent to minister? i was told on phone that mine was sent on Jan 13th. i've been on the 'Special' queue for 32 months nowSinolate wrote:Hey Hotspurs,HOTSPURS wrote:folks, any news regarding the files that were sent to Minister in 1st / 2nd week of January? we haven't heard of any approvals since then. Is the Minister's Office closed already for Elections !?
I don't think the office is closed. I know of three approvals given out in the past 2 weeks with the latest Form 7 sent out to an approved candidate just three days ago (Thursday).
So, they're still going through them... Thankfully, they haven't been affected by the upcoming elections (yet).
I'm expecting mine any day now... I've completed 2 years of waiting... Many of the lads I know have taken it after 23-25 months of waiting. So fingers crossed.
Good luck to all waiting!
do not know when the agony would end. Please keep us updated on the forum. CheersThe processing time for naturalization applications based on refugee status is shorter. I think the reason for this is that they are compelled by some UN commitment to prioritize "stateless" persons and ensure that they are naturalized within a specific time frame. It can be annoying for people who are economically viable and continue to contribute economically to the state when their applications continue to be pushed to the bottom of the list.Sinolate wrote: They're all from Iraq and are in Ireland on refugee status. I suppose that swings things in their favour; I've read on numerous occasions on this forum that refugee applications have lesser waiting times than 5 years work permit holders. I was a bit skeptical about this at first, but a trend has begun to emerge. One of them got it in just 17 months! Unbelievable.
I have no idea. I haven't received my Form 7 yet and they told me they are in the advanced processing stage for the application in early January. That'll all I know... lolHOTSPURS wrote: do you know when your file was sent to minister?
A friend of mine whose file was sent to Minister on Jan 19th got his Form 7 today, 18th Feb. I was told mine was sent on Jan 13th but no sight of decision yet. anyone else who got their Form 7 today ??Sinolate wrote:I have no idea. I haven't received my Form 7 yet and they told me they are in the advanced processing stage for the application in early January. That'll all I know... lolHOTSPURS wrote: do you know when your file was sent to minister?
So, until I get Form 7 and perform the oath, I'm pretty much in the dark. Updates from them are few and far between, not many details emerge from DoJ voluntarily.
Did they voluntarily inform you that your file was sent to the minister? Is it common practice to do so? Or have you contacted them asking for updates and they replied to you telling you that the file has been sent to the minister?HOTSPURS wrote:A friend of mine whose file was sent to Minister on Jan 19th got his Form 7 today, 18th Feb. I was told mine was sent on Jan 13th but no sight of decision yet. anyone else who got their Form 7 today ??Sinolate wrote:I have no idea. I haven't received my Form 7 yet and they told me they are in the advanced processing stage for the application in early January. That'll all I know... lolHOTSPURS wrote: do you know when your file was sent to minister?
So, until I get Form 7 and perform the oath, I'm pretty much in the dark. Updates from them are few and far between, not many details emerge from DoJ voluntarily.
Hi,I've applied in February of the 2009( after 5 years on work permit, eastern europian) and have herd nothing from INIS so far.strongbow wrote:Hi Folks,
Im keen to know if any of the 2009 applicants have been asked to provide additional docs by DoJ (those who have applied on the basis of living and working here for 5 yrs rather than spouses of Irish nationals).
If so, in which month of 2009 was the original application for naturalisation submitted?
folks, nov 2008 applicant has recently been asked for additional docs. that's where they are..antares725 wrote:Hi,I've applied in February of the 2009( after 5 years on work permit, eastern europian) and have herd nothing from INIS so far.strongbow wrote:Hi Folks,
Im keen to know if any of the 2009 applicants have been asked to provide additional docs by DoJ (those who have applied on the basis of living and working here for 5 yrs rather than spouses of Irish nationals).
If so, in which month of 2009 was the original application for naturalisation submitted?
to be realistic you will be looking at a year from now to get the decision on your application, i applied early june 2008 & a friend of mine applied in march 2008, we are both doctors who worked for 5 yrs prior to applying and both of us didn't hear anything yet.IRISH PHAROE wrote:Hi
I applied on July 2009 and nothing requested yet.
what about the others who applied in the same year? please share with your situation.
and they did not even asked you for further documents?monte wrote:to be realistic you will be looking at a year from now to get the decision on your application, i applied early june 2008 & a friend of mine applied in march 2008, we are both doctors who worked for 5 yrs prior to applying and both of us didn't hear anything yet.IRISH PHAROE wrote:Hi
I applied on July 2009 and nothing requested yet.
what about the others who applied in the same year? please share with your situation.
It is proposed that the spouse of Irish citizen getting their decisions earlier than the 5 yrs working visa.ostrich wrote:Its not too early. My friend applied in April 09 -as spouse of an Irish citizen though. They have written to him a couple of times, the last letter informing him that his name as written on his birth cert would be the name Justice would use on his CON. I suppose you should hear from them soon.
