Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2016
59. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if and when a joint family visa will issue in the case of a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21867/16]
View answerI am informed by the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) of my Department that a 'join family' type visa application from the person referred to by the Deputy was received in the Visa Office in Dublin on 30 June, 2016. Applications of this type are typically processed by the Dublin Visa Office within twelve months of receipt. While each case is examined on its individual merits and some cases take longer than others depending on its complexities, the applicant can expect a decision by end of June, 2017.
The Deputy may wish to note that queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to the INIS by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility which has been specifically established for this purpose. This service enables up to date information on such cases to be obtained without the need to seek information by way of the Parliamentary Questions process. The Deputy may consider using the e-mail service except in cases where the response from the INIS is, in the Deputy’s view, inadequate or too long awaited.
In addition, applicants may themselves e-mail queries directly to the INIS Visa Office (visamail@justice.ie).
