Applying for an Irish visa after a refusal
I was previously a student in Ireland for a period of nine years. After my tuition I left voluntarily after the expiration of my visa to my home country of Nigeria. On applying for a UK student visa recently, which was refused, I learnt that after I had vacated Ireland, a deportation order was sent to my old address which formed the basis of my UK visa refusal. This order was served on my old address in Ireland a year after I had left the country. I showed evidence on my UK visa appeal that I was not present in Ireland at the time such order was claimed to have been served on me, but I was still refused.
I now proceeded to apply for an Irish tourist visa, this was also refused on the grounds that I had previously been served with a deportation order. On appeal and after producing evidence, my appeal was now denied stating that I had previously overstayed and I attached no proof of returning to my home country at the expiration of my visa (even though I had attached a letter from my employer). I wish to apply for an Irish visa again in order to visit old friends on my leave.
I would like advice on how long after my refusal can I apply and how to tackle the issue arising which led to my previous refusals.
Best Answer
I found one site which says the following: http://www.immigrationboards.com/immigration-for-family-members/ilr-dependant-visa-refused-decison-overturned-on-reappeal-t165773.html
[@GayotFow says "No. Family applicants have different laws than visitors. Family members are covered by the ECJ regime." So, pinch of salt.]
My wife's ILR dependant visa got refused initially but decision got overturned on reappeal after 6 months.
So that suggests you can appeal within six months.
The page on the appeals process (http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Visa%20Appeals) doesn't say anything about re-appealing, but does say that appeals must be placed within two months.
The same may be true of re-appeals, so I would strongly recommend re-appealing as soon as possible. The only thing that would be worth delaying your application for is the advice of an immigration lawyer, which I very strongly suggest you take.
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Can I apply for visa after refusal?
Yes, you can apply if you have detected a mistake in your visa application. However, a country's immigration department may ask you for the copy of your refusal to enter the country before giving you the permission to reapply. If the reasons for the visa refusal are satisfactory, you will be allowed to reapply.What if Ireland visa gets rejected?
If your visa application is refused, you will receive a letter from the visa office telling you why it has been refused and if you can appeal the decision. There are steps to follow when making an appeal and certain conditions may apply.Can I apply after refusal?
There is no mandatory waiting period for re-application \u2013 unless otherwise noted, you may apply again for a visa at any time after your first rejection. However, sending the same application a second time without additional information is likely to result in rejection for the same reasons as the first.How long does an Irish visa appeal take?
The review The Appeals Officer will notify you in writing when the decision is made and in general, a decision should issue within 4-6 weeks.Why My Visa Got Rejected by the Irish Embassy? | My Visa Rejection Story | Study In Ireland
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