Steps in the asylum process

Step 1: You will register your asylum application at the IPO or Citywest 

Step 2: You will complete your Questionnaire at the IPO or Citywest (usually on the same day as Step 1)

Step 3: You will undergo your Substantive Interview with an IPO officer

Step 4: You will receive a recommendation following your Interview - this could be refugee status, subsidiary protection, permission to remain (PTR) or, a negative decision. 

Step 5: If positive, you will receive your Ministerial letter confirming your status (usually this takes a couple of weeks)

Step 5: If not, you can make an appeal to the IPAT

Step 6: Permission to Remain review - if your IPAT appeal is unsuccessful, the IPO can consider you case for PTR again

Step 7: If your PTR review is negative, you will need to speak to a lawyer about your options. You may or may not receive a deportation order

What happens after I am granted status?

Registering your immigration permission: 

When you receive your Ministerial letter confirming your status, you need make an appointment at your local GNIB office to register your permission. You should receive your Irish Residence Permit after a week or two (times can vary). 

Social Welfare: 

If you require social welfare support, you should apply for a relevant payment as soon as possible at your local Intreo Office (e.g jobseekers allowance, disability allowance etc). You are no longer to the daily expenses allowance and this might be cut suddenly. 

Leaving IPAS accommodation: 

1. If you need housing support, you should apply for Social Housing to your local County Council. 
2. When your housing application has been approved (this can take up to 6 months), then you become eligible for HAP (housing assistance payment). 
3. You will need to work out how much your HAP rate is. This will depend on your family size and what part of the country you live in. Send an email to [email protected] if you are not sure. 
4. You will need to find somewhere to rent. Then you will complete your HAP paperwork given to you by the Council, you will include the details of your new home. Your new landlord will need to sign your HAP form. 
5. For more information on HAP and finding somewhere to rent, please read this presentation

Travel Document, Family Reunification and Citizenship

Please read This page for an overview of your rights and entitlements depending on the status you were granted. 

Please read this page for more details on family reunification.