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Hi all,

I am sure you are all busy frantically completing the applications for client's wanted to avail of the new scheme. I have a few client's who are unable to avail of the 2 year scheme for those in the IP system but may otherwise have the 4 years of undocumented residence. My question is whether writing to the IPO to cancel the asylum application is going to cause problems in terms of lawful residence. I don't deal with any asylum cases so am not familiar with the documented/undocumented status of applicants. My clients are adamant that they want to avail of the new scheme but i am reluctant to cancel someone's asylum application part way through the process especially where they might not be eligible for the scheme.

On a side note, i don't think much thought has going into the administrative side of the applications. I can't understand why the e-vetting form could not be incorporated into the application and be e-signed.