Irish Immigration Law – De Facto Relationship Application Update

This Irish Immigration Law update provides information in relation to applications by non-EEA nationals for residence permission on the basis of a De Facto Partnership with an Irish national, or a legal resident in Ireland on a Stamp 1, 4 or 5 permission to reside in Ireland

• On 31 August 2017 the immigration authorities in Ireland increased the cohabitation requirement from 12 months to 24 months in relation to De Facto Partnership Immigration Permission Applications in cases where the sponsor is an Irish national or a person legally residing in Ireland on a Stamp 1, 4 or 5 permission.
• The cohabitation requirement had been reduced from 24 months to 12 months earlier this year but a policy decision has been made to restore the 24 month cohabitation requirement for De Facto Partnership Immigration Permission Applications
• The change in policy comes into force with immediate effect from 31 August 2017 and the new application form on the INIS website now has a publication date of 1st September 2017 reflecting the change in the cohabitation requirement to 24 months
• Under the new policy De Facto Partnership Immigration Permission Applications require that the couple provide dated documentary evidence of cohabitation for at least the preceding two years immediately prior to the date of application.
• Please contact our firm if you require advice or assistance with the preparation of your De Facto Partnership Immigration Permission Application – send an email to [email protected] or call/message 0868561017 to make an appointment for a consultation in Dublin City Centre

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