Applied before 12 June 2026

This page explains how asylum applications submitted before 12 June 2026 will be processed.

International protection process

Steps in the international protection process

Types of statuses

The different statuses that may be granted to successful applicants.

Legal aid

How to access legal aid.

IPO substantive interview/ Section 35

What to expect in your substantive interview

Prioritised Countries

How prioritised countries' applications are processed.

Safe and accelerated procedure

How applicants placed under the accelerated procedure are processed.

Personal Public Service Number (PPSN)

How to apply for PPSN

Daily Expenses Allowance (DEA)

Income support you may be eligible for as an applicant.

Right to work

Applying for permission to work.

Medical card

How to get a medical card

Accessing education

How to access higher and tertiary education.

Family Reunification

How to apply for family reunification.

Registering and renewing IRP/GNIB

How to apply or renew your immigration permission.

Rights after being granted status

The rights you have after your application is approved.

Social housing support

How to access housing support.

International protection applications processing times

How long you may wait for an international protection application or appeal decision.

Homelessness support

What supports are available for international protection applicants experiencing homelessness.

Final negative decision

What you can do after receiving a final negative decision.

Temporary and international protection

Understanding temporary protection and international protection

Support maps

Other organisations that provide support across the country.