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A family reunification document review in Ireland is a solicitor’s pre-submission check of your complete family reunification document pack. This service is for sponsors and family members who have prepared their Join Family or family reunification application and want a solicitor to review it before submission, helping to identify the small evidence gaps that commonly lead to refusals. Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What’s included
- A pre-submission solicitor review of your complete family reunification document pack
- Identification of evidence gaps that commonly lead to refusals
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Families who have prepared a Join Family application themselves and want it checked
- Sponsors in Ireland bringing a spouse, partner or child to join them
- Families who have been refused before and are reapplying
- Applicants unsure whether their relationship or financial evidence is strong enough
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review your complete document pack and identifies any gaps or inconsistencies.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a family reunification document review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Why are family reunification applications refused?
Common reasons include gaps in the evidence of the relationship, the sponsor’s finances or the documents provided. A careful review before submission helps identify these issues so they can be addressed.
Does a document review guarantee approval?
No. The immigration authorities decide each application on its merits. A review helps make your pack as complete and consistent as possible, but the decision is not within our control.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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