Where an individual has been granted refugee status, he/she may apply to the Minister for Justice and Equality for members of his/her family to also reside in the State
The categories of persons who may be reunited with the refugee (subject to certain criteria) include:
- The spouse or civil partner of the refugee
- A child (under 18 years of age) of the refugee
- A family member who is genuinely dependent on the refugee
Applications to be Minister for Justice and Equality for family reunification should be processed within six months.
If you require advice regarding a family reunification application or if you have a general immigration law query; contact us to arrange a consultation.