No word on Citizenship Ceremony! Docs accepted on Nov 1st

[ITGuru]

After getting confirmation on citizenship approval 950 Euro along with GNIB card & other docs were send and from AnPost tracking ref, it was accepted on 1st NOV. But till now I havent received any acknowledgement nor any info about the ceremony date. I contacted INIS, but was told that they had a huge backlog.

Any one on the same boat?

[IQU]

congrats mate for recieving the approval letter anyway.there was ceremony held in cork today aroung 635 applicant attended.i think you will be wait next 2-6 weeks before getting confirmation for next citizenship ceremony.can you please share with us when did you apply for citizenship on what grounds etc etc .

[ITGuru]

can you please share with us when did you apply for citizenship on what grounds etc etc .

Came on Dependant visa years back, was working for few years, lost job during the start of recession, got a job after an year. Applied for citizenship after 5 years of residency. Recently got the application approved. I know a person who never worked in Ireland as he was dependant which required work permit, but got his citizenship application approved earlier than me.

INIS should send the applicant a confirmation / acknowledgement letter when they receive the 950 euro with GNIB card even if they are processing it later due to backlog.

[Father Ted]

Same here. Still no acknowledgement, no invitation yet. They said the same: huge backlog and to wait for few weeks . So I reckon this means after Christmas. And I so hoped for Xmas prezzie!! But next ceremony is in February (in Dublin), so i hope to get at least there!