Has your Irish citizenship application been delayed for an unreasonably long time? We’re here to help move things forward.
Applying for Irish citizenship by naturalisation can be stressful — and if your application has been pending for months or even years without progress, you may be able to challenge the delay through a judicial review.
At R&A Immigration Consultants, we support individuals facing prolonged delays by initiating legal proceedings that compel immigration authorities to make a decision. We’ll assess your case, handle all legal steps, and work to get your application back on track.
Our Delayed Citizenship service covers:
Legal Assessment of Your Case
Judicial Review Support
Fast-Tracking Delayed Applications
Call us on +353 89 970 9212, email info@raimmigration.ie, or fill in the Free Online Enquiry Form. You can also request a call back, and we’ll get in touch at a time that suits you.
A Judicial Review is a legal challenge brought before the High Court, asking it to examine the lawfulness of the delay or inaction by immigration authorities in processing your application.
If the court finds the delay unlawful, it can compel the Department of Justice to issue a decision — and in many cases, this leads to faster results.
Your naturalisation application has been pending for an excessive time (e.g., over 24 months)
You’ve received no clear explanation for the delay
You meet the eligibility requirements for Irish citizenship
The delay is preventing you from planning your life or future in Ireland
We understand how frustrating long delays can be. With our legal expertise in Irish immigration law, we will:
Assess whether your delay is unlawful
Handle all paperwork related to Judicial Review proceedings
Represent your interests in court, if necessary
Keep you updated every step of the way
We work with clients across Ireland and internationally, offering flexible communication via phone, email, or WhatsApp — even outside standard office hours.
If your application has been pending for a long time, and there is no clear explanation for the delay, you may have legal grounds to challenge the situation. You may be able to pursue a Judicial Review in the High Court to compel the immigration service to make a decision.
Yes. We are experienced Irish immigration solicitors and regularly assist clients whose naturalisation applications have been delayed. We can assess whether the delay in your case is unreasonable or unlawful. If so, we can start Judicial Review proceedings on your behalf to help you get a decision more quickly.
The Department of Justice regularly updates average processing times on its website. It is common for the process to take up to two years. However, if your application has exceeded the typical timeline without a valid explanation, you may have a case for Judicial Review.
A Judicial Review is a legal process where a judge reviews the decision-making (or inaction) of a government body or authority. In your case, it would be a review of how the immigration service is handling your citizenship application.