Results 121-140 of 293 for immigration speaker:James Browne

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. However, they made a request on 23 October 2020, under section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have that Order revoked and this will be considered as soon as possible. The decision will be that the existing Deportation Order will be either ‘affirmed’ or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Yesterday, Minister Humphreys and I announced a final temporary extension of immigration and international protection permissions to 15 January 2022.  This final extension of immigration permissions provides that people who held a valid permission to be in the State in March 2020 are legally permitted to remain until 15 January 2022, even if their Irish Residence Permit (IRP)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...a broad range of reasons, some cases will take longer than others to process. In some instances, completing the necessary checks can take a considerable period of time.  Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I can inform the Deputy that there are no routine exit checks on persons leaving the State. On occasion, immigration officers in response to particular operational requirements relating to the protection of our borders, including the protection of the Common Travel Area, have undertaken exit checks in accordance with the Immigration Act 2004. However, such checks...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...documentation the case will be further processed. Subject to all documents being in order, a certificate of naturalisation will then issue. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility at: INISOireachtasMail@justice.ie, which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...is the case for both visa required and non-visa required nationals. Where the person is visa required, they must apply for an employment visa from my Department before travelling to the State. All immigration matters are kept under review. However, I can inform the Deputy that there are currently no plans to establish an additional visa along the lines suggested.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ....inis.gov.ie. I can assure the Deputy that my Department is continually working to establish methods to mitigate against this unregulated practice. A tender has recently been awarded for a new Immigration Service appointment and scheduling system, which will streamline and further improve the registration process. The new system is expected to be in place in the next month or so. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...apply directly for appointments as they become available without charge through the online system at: burghquayregistrationoffice.inis.gov.ie. A tender has also recently been awarded for a new Immigration Service appointment and scheduling system which will streamline and further improve the registration process. The new system is expected to be in place in the next month or so.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...of one of the applicants referred to by the Deputy. This applicant also currently has Stamp 4 permission, which is valid until 11 March 2022. Queries in relation to the status of individual Immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie) which has been specifically established for this purpose. This...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: In response to separate notifications pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the persons concerned have submitted written representations to my Department. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...been able to find graduate level employment before their Stamp 1G permission is due to expire. Therefore, in an effort to assist such people, my Department is considering any applications for an extension of Stamp 1G immigration permission on a case by case basis. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...Office for customers in the Dublin area reopened on 10 May 2021. Customers can apply directly for appointments through the online system at: . A tender has also recently been awarded for a new Immigration Service appointment and scheduling system, which will streamline and further improve the registration process. The new system is expected to be in place in the next month or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Humanitarian Access (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...date, my Department has recently issued more than 290 humanitarian visas or visa letters for this cohort. Under the IHAP, which has closed to new applicants, approximately 70 Afghan nationals have been issued with immigration status letters by my Department so far this year, enabling them to reside and work in the State. One hundred and four Afghan family members...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. However, they made a request on 23 October 2020, under section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have that Order revoked. This request will be considered as soon as possible. The decision will be that the existing Deportation Order will either be...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...State plus an income in excess of €50,000 per person per annum. Each application is dealt with on a case by case basis. Any elderly dependent granted a permission to join their family member in the State will be granted a Stamp 0 immigration permission. An inherent condition of their residence permission is that they are required to be self-sufficient. They...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The immigration case of the person concerned was finalised on 29 October 2019. Leave to remain in the State was refused and a Deportation Order was made. That Order was served on the person concerned by registered post dated 10 January 2020, and was sent to their last notified address. This communication was copied to their legal representative on the same date. This Deportation Order...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department has no record of having received an immigration application on behalf of the persons referred to by the Deputy. If they are in the State without an immigration permission, they must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. Therefore, I would encourage them to contact the Immigration Service of my Department or their local...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I can advise the Deputy that, in response to a notification pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the person concerned has not, to date, submitted written representations. Therefore, their position in the State will now be decided by reference to the provisions of Section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: ...applications of this nature processed earlier than this, if possible. To be fair to all applicants, applications are processed in order by date received by the Visa Office.   Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility (inisoireachtasmail@justice.ie), which has been...