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Celebrating our history and our shared future

23 March 2016

This year marks the centenary of the Easter Rising 2016 and is a very special year in the history of our country. It is a year for all of the people of Ireland; one in which we can all reflect on what it means to be Irish.

Read more about what being Irish means for Ireland's newest citizens

Change of date for Citizenship Ceremony

22 March 2016

The Citizenship Ceremony scheduled for Friday 15 April 2016 has been deferred and will now take place on Tuesday 26 April 2016. A letter has issued to all those who are scheduled to attend.

Publication of 'Immigration in Ireland: Annual Review 2015'

3 March 2016

The Department of Justice and Equality has published Immigration in Ireland: Annual Review 2015, which summarises the activities of INIS, the Department and its related agencies across the Immigration and International Protection sphere.

» Download Immigration in Ireland: Annual Review 2015 (PDF 2.5MB)

Atypical Working Scheme for Non-EEA Crew Members (Irish Fishing Fleet)

15 February 2016

Following a series of recommendations made by the Government Task Force in December 2015 regarding non-EEA workers in the Irish Fishing Fleet, it has been decided that such crew members working in the “whitefish fleet” will come under the Atypical Working Scheme. Contracts must be certified by a practicing solicitor as being in compliance with the conditions for the employment of the non-EEA crew members and contracts must be lodged with the Central Depository (CDPA) for Sea-Fishing Boats at the National Seafood Centre, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

» Download the Task Force's report (PDF 1.8MB)

For the first three months from date of commencement of the initiative, applications will be confined to crew members who have already been working in the industry in the State. Thereafter all applications under the Atypical Working Scheme in respect of crew members must be made from outside the State.

» For further information and Application Form please see Atypical Working Scheme Guidelines for Crew Members (Fishing Fleet)

» For general information about the Atypical Working Scheme please see Atypical working scheme: General

100 New citizens to be naturalised on 4th March

4 February 2016

As part of the the 1848 Tricolour Celebrations for 2016 100 applicants for Citizenship will receive their certificates of Nationality at a special ceremony in Waterford City Hall on Friday 4th March. The 100 Applicants have previously been contacted by Citizenship Division and formal invitations will issue shortly.

Citizenship Ceremonies in the Convention Centre Dublin on Friday 15 April 2016

2 February 2016

The next citizenship ceremonies will take place in the Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay, Dublin 1 on Friday 15 April 2016.

Candidates will attend the ceremonies where they will take an oath of fidelity to the nation, receive their certificate of naturalisation and thereby become Irish citizens.

Introduction of new Stamp for students using Third Level Graduate Scheme (Stamp 1G)

25 January 2016

At present, third level non-EEA students graduating with Irish degree awards can avail of an extension of their immigration permission under the The Third Level Graduate Scheme. This scheme allows legally resident non - EEA third level graduates to remain in Ireland for the purposes of seeking employment and applying for a green card or work permit.

The stamp the students receive currently is a Stamp 2. For the purpose of greater clarity for both students and employers and to distinguish this group from other non- EEA students it has been decided to introduce a new immigration stamp to cater for those who are availing of the scheme.

» Read the full details of the new stamp 1G

Important notice for Re-entry Visa applicants

4 January 2016

Applicants for re-entry visas are reminded that attendance at the Re-entry Visa Public Office is by appointment only.

If you wish to attend the Public Office in person, you must first make an appointment on-line by logging on to http://reentryvisa.inis.gov.ie

A limited number of emergency appointments are available each day. These must be booked on-line and are only available in the immediate unforeseen event of a family bereavement or serious illness abroad of a family member, and you must be travelling within the next two days. Documentary evidence is required.

The easiest way to apply for a re-entry visa is by registered post. There is no necessity to attend at the Public Office and INIS urges all applicants to make full use of the postal service insofar as possible. Postal applications should always be the first option and are processed as quickly as possible, usually within 10 working days or so.

You should ensure that the correct documentation is supplied with your application which will help to speed up the process (see website for further information), and allow plenty of time in advance of any travel.

International Protection Bill 2015 at second stage

10 December 2015

Minister Fitzgerald introduces the International Protection Bill 2015 Second Stage to Dáil Éireann. The principal purpose of the International Protection Bill is to reform the system for determining applications for international protection in Ireland through the introduction of a single applications procedure.

» Read the Minister's full statement about the International Protection Bill 2015

Interim List of Eligible Programmes (ILEP)

10 December 2015

Updated information on the revised implementation date; a clarification note on holiday arrangements and guidelines on expulsion of English language students.

» Read updates to the Interim List of Eligible Programmes

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