Guys, (Without Prejudice)
I did not entertain the lengthy process however I have decided to create a 'lessons learnt sheet'. Maybe Scrudu can add a new sheet to the existing one so everyone can benefit,
TEN Lessons Learnt
LL1.- After application DOJ confirms within 15 days and sent a ref no starting with 68/XXXX/ year, and they advise an approximate processing time which appears moreless accurate (plus/minus 3 months),
LL2. They request a financial update 1 year prior approval (i.e. Bank Statements, Payslips etc.).
LL3. In most cases prior approval they ask for your financial status (i.e P21- P60 etc..and it appears that the Garda Report and Social Welfare Report takes between 6 to 12 months),
LL4. Approval takes 3 months after Birth Cert request in some cases (if they ask again),
LL5. It appears that the duration of the naturalisation process matches what they advised in their first reference letter (see LL.1),
LL6. It appears that the approval duration depends on the applicants country. It appears that most african (except South Africa) and Middle Eastern applicants receive approval between 36 to 48 months. Eastern European Countries around 30 months. Some other western nationals around 24 months,
LL7. It appears if you are a director of a company and/or have mortgage the duration is around 6 months less than normal processing time,
LL8. It appears that Irish born children have no affects to the process,
LL9. It appears they do not contact with your references,
LL10. It appears (which is very strange) if you earn less you got a quicker approval for some reason? If you are in a higher earning category (such as doctor, engineer, lawyer etc.) it takes at least 6 months more? Not sure but it appears like that.