Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:405. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice the processing times for visa appeals. [30066/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 13 October 2020
Ceisteanna (405)
Freagraí scríofa
All visa appeals are processed in chronological order, based on date order of receipt. While every effort is made to process appeals as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the volume and complexity of cases and the possible need for the Immigration Service of my Department to investigate, inquire into, or seek information, and the resources available.
In line with public health advice, the Immigration Service has implemented measures to help in reducing the spread of the virus, including the implementation of remote working for staff in order to comply with social and physical distancing measures. Unfortunately, these measures have impacted on processing capacity. The Immigration Service is currently implementing a series of actions to address these impacts, including in the area of Visa appeals.
Appeals for Category A applications (where the sponsor is a Critical Skills Employment Permit Holder, researcher, investor, non-locum doctor and more) received before 29 April 2019, are currently being processed.
Appeals for Category B applications (where the sponsor is an employment permit holder, minister of religion, Stamp 4 holders not covered by other more favourable arrangements and more) received before 15 January 2019, are currently being processed.
Applicants can e-mail any queries directly to visamail@justice.ie and may also keep up to date on Visa applications at: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/inis/pages/visa%20decisions.