Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2022
181. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Justice when a decision will be made in relation to an application for a visa submitted by a person (details supplied); the reason for the delay in making a decision on the application especially given the very urgent need for care workers in the nursing home in question; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36382/22]
View answerThe visa application for the person referred to by the Deputy was created on 11 May 2022. Supporting documentation was received in the Manila office on 25 May 2022.
All applications are processed as speedily as possible. However, it is not possible to give a definitive date as to when this application will be finalised. All applications are processed in chronological order, based on date order of their receipt in Dublin. While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of applications, the possible need for my Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek further information, and the resources available.
The applicant is advised not to pay for airline or other travel tickets without having first been issued with a visa. The applicant will be notified as soon as a decision has been reached by a Visa Officer.
The Dublin Visa Office is currently processing applications for employment visas received, in Dublin, on 23 May 2022. Processing times and decisions at the Dublin Visa Office can be checked at the following link which is updated each Tuesday:
www.irishimmigration.ie/visa-decisions/
