Written answers

Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Visa Applications

11:00 pm

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context

Question 374: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if an application for persons (details supplied) to remain here with their mother is being dealt with under the set of administrative procedures following the recent review of the provisions regarding family reunification for migrant workers or if it is necessary for the mother to complete another application form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11684/06]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
Link to this: Individually | In context

The persons who are the subject of this question were granted C visit visas to enter the State to visit their parents for a period of three months. C visas are granted for visits of less than 90 days. As a consequence, it is not the general policy to extend permission to remain to persons who are admitted initially for a period of 90 days or less on a C visa save in very exceptional and unforeseen circumstances. It would appear that the mother of the individual concerned is seeking an extension of their permission to remain in the State.

A wrap-around information sheet accompanies every visa application form. That sheet makes it clear to the applicant that, in general, persons granted visas for particular purposes are not permitted to remain in the State for any purpose other than that for which the visa was granted. Every visa applicant is required to state on the application form the dates on which he or she proposes to enter and leave Ireland. He or she is also required to declare that the information supplied is correct and complete.

An application for permission to remain on behalf of the persons who are the subject of this question is being processed by the immigration division of my Department. A decision on this matter will issue to the applicant shortly.

Comments

No comments

Log in or join to post a public comment.