Ireland Introduces New Citizenship Scheme to Help Undocumented Migrants

Ireland Introduces New Citizenship Scheme to Help Undocumented Migrants according to news. The Irish government has opened a “once in a generation scheme” for undocumented migrants to obtain official permission to reside in the country. However, Ireland gives undocumented migrants path to citizenship through latest notification.

Ireland launched new scheme to regularize undocumented migrants according to news. According to the Irish Department of Justice, there are approximately 17,000 undocumented people living in Ireland, 3,000 of whom are minors. The new scheme allows people who have lived in the country for the past four years to apply for citizenship.

Regularization of long-term undocumented migrants scheme. Although the scheme launch today, January 31st, it will reportedly be open for applications for six months until July 31st. This regularization scheme is for long-term undocumented migrants in Ireland.

In addition, this period is further reduce for parents with children under the age of 18 who have been able to become permanent residents of Ireland if they have resided in the country for the past three years.

At the same time, those who have children from 18 to 23 years old can include their wife and children in the application.

Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the plan would improve the lives of thousands of undocumented residents who indirectly contribute to society.

Data from the Irish Department of Justice shows that the number of citizenship decisions has changed dramatically in recent years, with the lowest figures recorded in 2020.

This number is down to 5,159 from 11,081 in 2016, down 53.44%. A similar drop was observed to pre-pandemic levels, when 9,332 decisions were made, still 44.71% higher than in 2020.

However, as Equality Minister Roderic O’Gorman previously reported, the number of asylum applications has increased in the country.

According to an Irish Times report, a total of 333 people applied for international protection in Ireland, six times more than in 2020 (44). The same report shows that in 2020, 60 people applied for international security per month.

According to the EU Asylum Agency, the number of asylum applications from minors increased in a block of 27 countries, with 3,300 applications in October and 3,200 applications in November, the highest number of applications from missing minors since 2015.at rates, and also makes up five percent of all applicants who registered in November.

Afghan citizens made up about half of all unaccompanied minor claims, followed by citizens of Syria, Somalia, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

The same source revealed that in November 2021, EU authorities accepted 71,400 asylum applications for international protection, the second highest number since 2017.

Source: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/ireland-introduces-new-citizenship-scheme-to-help-undocumented-migrants/

Common questions from people
How do I report someone to immigration in Ireland?
Contact Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111. Similarly can make contact with Crimestoppers on 1800 250 025.

Can an illegal immigrant get married in Ireland?
Yes illegal immigrant can apply for a marriage license. However, due to undocumented migrant authorities cannot stop to get marriage license. It required just PPS number and birth certificate and proves that relation is genuine.

What does it mean to be undocumented in Ireland?
The individual from outside the EU or EEA and living without permission in Ireland. Or your permission has been expired or you are not legal resident of this country.
 
Does Ireland have an immigration policy?
Yes it has, but not points based immigration system. It allows the immigrants on the bases of skills, expertise and required for the economy of Ireland.

What is Garda Confidential?
Garda Confidential Line is contact number1800 666 111and it is for confidential reporting like crime or illegal activities.

Can I live in Ireland if Im married to an Irish citizen?
Yes if you got married to Irish national then you can live here with your spouse or partner.