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417 whv, was in Irish defence forces and left will it effect application?

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  • 28-01-2019 4:47pm
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    Stove1234
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi

    I was in Irish defence forces and passed out as a three star pte, shortly after I left, I have applied for 417 whv over a week ago and just wondering was anyone ever in same position?? Will it stop me from travelling or how long will it take for visa to go threw? Is there anything I can do to speed it up? Status on visa is recieved and 12-34 days processing, all info appreciated

    Thank you


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    aido79
    Registered Users Posts: 5,374 ✭✭✭aido79


    Stove1234 wrote: »
    Hi

    I was in Irish defence forces and passed out as a three star pte, shortly after I left, I have applied for 417 whv over a week ago and just wondering was anyone ever in same position?? Will it stop me from travelling or how long will it take for visa to go threw? Is there anything I can do to speed it up? Status on visa is recieved and 12-34 days processing, all info appreciated

    Thank you

    I don't see why it would affect your application or why you would need to state it on the application. It's a long time since I've seen a 417 application but does it ask for such information?


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    Peregrinus
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    Even if they do become aware aware of your service record, why would you think it might be a problem?


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    pete4130
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    A friend of mine from the UK was in the Territorial army before coming over on his WHV. It took longer to process than for somebody who wasn't in the armed forces. Maybe 1-2, possibly 3 months from recollection of him telling me about it. Just keep chasing them up about it.

    I would assume they would contact IDF and check your record, make sure you wouldn't be a security risk seeing as you have defence forces training.

    The bigger risk would be not to declare it, and if they ever found out, I would assume you'd be removed from the country, receive a ban on re-entry for several years and it may affect any future application.


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