2016 Citizenship Approvals

[berytus]

Hello everyone

My timeline is as follows, applying on the basis of a 5 year residency:

Application sent: September 30, 2015
Application Received: October 2, 2015
Acknowledgment Letter Received: October 12, 2015
Second Stage Letter Sent: November 3, 2015
Second Stage Letter Received: November 13, 2015
Approval: Pending

Any idea where my application stands and how much longer I'll be waiting?

Thanks

[Cork121]

Got my approval this morning.

My Timeline

Application Date - 15th July 2015
Acknowledgement Letter- 17th August 2015
2nd stage Letter - 16th September 2015
Sent renewed GNIB on 10th October 2015 (Before current one expired)
Approval 11th Jan 2016

Thank you all, this forum has been a great source of information and encouragement.
I wish everyone waiting for approval all the very best.

Congratulations.

[Cork121]

Hello everyone

My timeline is as follows, applying on the basis of a 5 year residency:

Application sent: September 30, 2015
Application Received: October 2, 2015
Acknowledgment Letter Received: October 12, 2015
Second Stage Letter Sent: November 3, 2015
Second Stage Letter Received: November 13, 2015
Approval: Pending

Any idea where my application stands and how much longer I'll be waiting?

Thanks

Hi Berytus,
i have same time line as yours ..we should expect approval soon if everything goes fine .all best

[13Warrior]

Applied 24/6
Firs letter
13/8
Second letter
24/8/2015
Approval today 14/1/2016
Thanks KingdomMan and all the guys for the help.

[Cork121]

Applied 24/6
Firs letter
13/8
Second letter
24/8/2015
Approval today 14/1/2016
Thanks KingdomMan and all the guys for the help.

Congratulations 13Warrior ..

[berytus]

Hello everyone

My timeline is as follows, applying on the basis of a 5 year residency:

Application sent: September 30, 2015
Application Received: October 2, 2015
Acknowledgment Letter Received: October 12, 2015
Second Stage Letter Sent: November 3, 2015
Second Stage Letter Received: November 13, 2015
Approval: Pending

Any idea where my application stands and how much longer I'll be waiting?

Thanks

Hi Berytus,
i have same time line as yours ..we should expect approval soon if everything goes fine .all best

Thanks @Cork121 - hopefully we'll hear back soon

KingdomMan, any idea?

[KingdomMan]

Applied 24/6
Firs letter
13/8
Second letter
24/8/2015
Approval today 14/1/2016
Thanks KingdomMan and all the guys for the help.

I'm so happy for you... CONGRATS mate!

[KingdomMan]

Hello everyone

My timeline is as follows, applying on the basis of a 5 year residency:

Application sent: September 30, 2015
Application Received: October 2, 2015
Acknowledgment Letter Received: October 12, 2015
Second Stage Letter Sent: November 3, 2015
Second Stage Letter Received: November 13, 2015
Approval: Pending

Any idea where my application stands and how much longer I'll be waiting?

Thanks

Hi Berytus,
i have same time line as yours ..we should expect approval soon if everything goes fine .all best

Thanks @Cork121 - hopefully we'll hear back soon

KingdomMan, any idea?

It takes an average of 3 - 6 months to get an approval barring any complexity with an application. With your application timeline, I'll personally estimate you expect an approval between this time (now) and the next 2 months ahead.

[berytus]

KingdomMan, any idea?[/quote]
It takes an average of 3 - 6 months to get an approval barring any complexity with an application. With your application timeline, I'll personally estimate you expect an approval between this time (now) and the next 2 months ahead.[/quote]

Awesome! Thanks KingdomMan - The wait is killing me

[KingdomMan]

@zsk_747
You're in my thoughts and expecting some good news from you re your application for naturalization.

[zsk_747]

@zsk_747
You're in my thoughts and expecting some good news from you re your application for naturalization.

Thanks KingdomMan..............hope i will get my approval this month. As i am expecting.....

[dublinNorth29]

Hi all,

Is it normal to be waiting over 3 months for a stage 2 letter or does it mean there is an issue with my application?

Thanks

N

[zsk_747]

Hi all,

Is it normal to be waiting over 3 months for a stage 2 letter or does it mean there is an issue with my application?

Thanks

N

Over 3 months not a big deal and my application was at second stage till 4 months and now i am at advance stage. Waiting over 3 months for a second stage is that citizenship department waiting for your reports from different agencies and sometime gets delay to receive reports from agencies. I will say to you be humble, you will get good news very soon.

[13Warrior]

Thanks guys!

[dublin1924]

Hello Guys,

My timeline is as follows:- Basis of EU4 FAM 5 Yrs residency in the state.

First Stage Letter: Last Week Of May 2015.
Second Stage Letter: Third Week Of July 2015.
Approval: Pending

Recently sent up to date GNIB card on the basis of retention of rights and received the acknowledgment
few days ago that they received.

Any idea that its nearly 8 Months now as no offence nothing but why is this delay,

Any 1 else having a similar timeline as mine?

My application is through Solicitor, Is this the reason for delay.

Kingdom Man Sir, A quick question:-

If they have any problem in my approval will they ask me for it or they will not reply me and a big

silence.Will they tell the reason why its getting delayed etc or they are not approving?

Thanks
1924

[KingdomMan]

Hello Guys,

My timeline is as follows:- Basis of EU4 FAM 5 Yrs residency in the state.

First Stage Letter: Last Week Of May 2015.
Second Stage Letter: Third Week Of July 2015.
Approval: Pending

Recently sent up to date GNIB card on the basis of retention of rights and received the acknowledgment
few days ago that they received.

Any idea that its nearly 8 Months now as no offence nothing but why is this delay,

Any 1 else having a similar timeline as mine?

My application is through Solicitor, Is this the reason for delay.

Kingdom Man Sir, A quick question:-

If they have any problem in my approval will they ask me for it or they will not reply me and a big

silence.Will they tell the reason why its getting delayed etc or they are not approving?

Thanks
1924

Experience shows that most applications made through solicitors are delayed longer than necessary for reasons best known to the INIS. However, if there are any issues with such application, the depertment would still contact you to let you know. In the meantime, quoting your full details and application reference number, you may as well send your enquiry to INIS on update of status of your application at: citizenshipinfo@justice.ie and you should get an almost immediate reply stating the current stage your application is. Keep us informed here on any new development please.

[brainy04]

@dublin1924

I have a similar timeline like yours. But i did not applied thorugh solicitor. I had one traffic offence for speeding which was paid on time. I was in second stage nearly for 5 months. Last week they replied me that my application now is in advanced stage. Lets see how long we need to wait more. Best of luck for everybody.

[ddartt]

A friend of mine has received his approval yesterday, his timeline:

Application: 8th July 15,
Second stage: 8th Sept 15,
Approval: 14 Jan 16, dated 12 Jan 16.

I'm still waiting for mine.

[guni]

I received mine approval today. I applied on 29 july on basis of 4 EUFAM. Letter is dated 13/01/2016.

[great_Ireland]

Dear all

My wife applied based on 5 years residency. She was a housewife (never employed) throughout her stay in Ireland. She has an Irish son & an Irish husband (naturalised). But she did NOT apply as a spouse of Irish, she applied based on her 5 years residency. Her timeline is as follows:

16th December 2015: Application (received by INIS on 18th Dec)
11th January 2016: 2nd stage letter (she never received a 1st acknowledgement letter)
Approval: pending

I was just astonished to see how rapidly her application progressed. Is that a good sign that she might get approval soon? KingdomMan you are the most experienced in this forum and your opinion is highly appreciated. Thank you

[KingdomMan]

I received mine approval today. I applied on 29 july on basis of 4 EUFAM. Letter is dated 13/01/2016.

CONGRATS MATE!

[KingdomMan]

Dear all

My wife applied based on 5 years residency. She was a housewife (never employed) throughout her stay in Ireland. She has an Irish son & an Irish husband (naturalised). But she did NOT apply as a spouse of Irish, she applied based on her 5 years residency. Her timeline is as follows:

16th December 2015: Application (received by INIS on 18th Dec)
11th January 2016: 2nd stage letter (she never received a 1st acknowledgement letter)
Approval: pending

I was just astonished to see how rapidly her application progressed. Is that a good sign that she might get approval soon? KingdomMan you are the most experienced in this forum and your opinion is highly appreciated. Thank you

Firstly, did your wife get a letter with application fee receipt attached to it before the second stage letter? Even as she didn't applied on the basis of Irish spouse, did she put all the details of her Irish spouse and child in her application? All being said and barring any complexity, she may likely get an approval between april and July hopefully.

[great_Ireland]

Thanks for your reply KingdomMan

Yes she mentioned that her husband and son are Irish in her application form.
Also she got the receipt of application fees (€175) attached to the 2nd stage letter.

[KingdomMan]

Thanks for your reply KingdomMan

Yes she mentioned that her husband and son are Irish in her application form.
Also she got the receipt of application fees (€175) attached to the 2nd stage letter.

Ok. That letter you have with the attached receipt is actually an acknowledgement letter and you should very soon be in receipt of the second stage letter if everything goes well with the application. I wish you and spouse good luck in the entire process.

[great_Ireland]

Thanks for the explanation KingdomMan