Overview of new application process under International Protection Act 2015
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- remit of International Protection Office (IPO)
- remit of International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT)
- remit of the Minister for Justice and Equality (separate procedure)
- remit of International Protection Office (IPO) / Minister
- remit of International Protection Appeals Tribunal / Minister
Application for International Protection
Submitted at place of entry, detention or at the International Protection Office
Preliminary Interview
Permission to enter and remain during examination
Eurodac Check
Application deemed inadmissable
Appeal of inadmissible application decision to International Protection Appeals Tribunal
Dublin Procedure
Appeal of transfer order to International Protection Appeals Tribunal
Personal Interview
Report issued on International Protection
Decision and Permission to Remain
Eligible to apply for family reunification
Eligible to apply for family reunification
Appeal negative refugee decision to International Protection Appeals Tribunal
Positive Decision
Refugee protection
Eligible to apply for family reunification
Negative Decision
Refugee protection
Maintain subsidiary protection
Eligible to apply for family reunification
Positive Decision
Permission to remain
Negative Decision
Refugee / subsidiary protection
No automatic right to apply for family reunification
Appeal to International Protection Appeals Tribunal
Positive Decision
Refugee protection
OR
Positive Decision
Subsidiary protection
Eligible to apply for family reunification
Negative Decision
Refugee protection
AND
Negative Decision
Subsidiary protection
Maintain permission to remain
Appeal to International Protection Appeals Tribunal
Review of Permission to remain
Positive Decision
Refugee protection
OR
Positive Decision
Subsidiary protection
Eligible to apply for family reunification
Positive Decision
Permission to remain
Negative Decision
Refugee / Subsidiary Protection
No automatic right to apply for family reunification
Negative Decision
Refugee protection
Subsidiary protection
AND
Permission to remain
Voluntary return or move to deport (unless international protection application under appeal)
The information contained in the chart and pop-up boxes does not give a legal interpretation of the International Protection Act 2015 and is not legal advice
