Naturalization through Irish associations

[euspouse07]

Hi all ,I am writing about a friend who is father of two Irish citizens ( both minors) residing in the state on the stamp 4 given under Zambrano ruling .Prior to this he was on stamp 4 on the basis of relationship with the mother of those kids .He never got married. The query is can he entitled to apply for naturalization after 3 year on the basis of Irish associations as he is father of Irish citizens.

[IntegratedMigrant]

Yes he can because he is entitled

[euspouse07]

Yes he can because he is entitled

Thanks for your reply . But have you heard about any one who got approval on this basis. I read on the form that application can be made .i wonder anyone on this forum have come across this kind of case.

[IQU]

he can apply for citizenship after 5 years contuinues residence in ireland.there is more information at this website www.inis.gov.ie/citizenship

[IntegratedMigrant]

Thanks for your reply . But have you heard about any one who got approval on this basis. I read on the form that application can be made .i wonder anyone on this forum have come across this kind of case.

That is a good question. Well most people dont know about Irish Associations and some people that does know prefer applying based on 5 year residency in Ireland.

5 year residency has better chances of citizenship being approved than Irish Associations. I suppose the Minister dont want to be handing out citizenship to Parents of Irish born that easy in 3 years.

But again every case is treated individually and I urge your friend to apply. Its better to be positive than negative.