WFP waiting times

Curlysue76

Hi, started new job 2 weeks ago. Still waiting for employer to give me back my filled out WFP form. Employer in Dublin, I work in outlet in the West. So already 2 weeks behind, hopefully get it tomorrow. Does anyone know how long waiting times are at the moment? I’m only working part time so not much wages to live on till it comes through, thanks

skulltaz

Hi, I applied back in June. They "received" my application on 07/07/18 and I am still waiting. I call them every day cause they do not respond to emails. As far as I know the waiting time is 4/5 weeks at the moment. I am in the same boat though girl! trying to live in 250 a week which is impossible. The good thing is though they back date it from the day you start work. Once u send the form ring and ring and ring

LorelaiG

We applied in March and got our first payment in April.

Curlysue76

I finally got form sent of on Aug 1st. Fingers crossed I get payment first week in Sept. Be nice lump sum for 7/8 weeks.

Lorna93

I sent my form off on August 1st too! Keep us updated if you get a reply. I emailed them to see the waiting times but no response yet. Hopefully we aren't waiting too long.

Curlysue76

I emailed yesterday, got reply pretty quickly, just said waiting time 6-7 weeks at present.

Lorna93

So that may be mid to late September before we hear anything back if we're lucky.

splinter65

Lorna93 wrote: »

So that may be mid to late September before we hear anything back if we're lucky.

You’ll get it all backdated. In the meantime if your income is below the rate for SWA you can see the CWO. Did you or your partner sign off OPFP or JSA to go to work? You may be entitled to BTWFD if you did.

Lorna93

My partner is on JSA and I'm currently on maternity leave. So we wouldn't be entitled to anything. We'll just wait it out. Thanks anyways.

Curlysue76

Lorna93 wrote: »

My partner is on JSA and I'm currently on maternity leave. So we wouldn't be entitled to anything. We'll just wait it out. Thanks anyways.

Did you hear anything from them since? Long time waiting.

Lorna93

They finally emailed me last Monday (after 3 different emails) that they received my application on the 9th of August and that it was 6-7 weeks waiting time. That's it.

LegacyUser

Curlysue76 wrote: »

I emailed yesterday, got reply pretty quickly, just said waiting time 6-7 weeks at present.

Hi. Im waiting for decision myself. Tried to call them couple times, but no luck. What is their email address?

Thanks

Curlysue76

Clonee-mum wrote: »

Hi. Im waiting for decision myself. Tried to call them couple times, but no luck. What is their email address?

Thanks

WFPnewclaims@welfare.ie

Lorna93

Got another email back from them today and they're currently dealing with claims from 20th July. Still a while to go yet!

Curlysue76

Lorna93 wrote: »

Got another email back from them today and they're currently dealing with claims from 20th July. Still a while to go yet!

Hopefully we’ll have it by Christmas!!!! Seriously though, it’s taking way too long. Thanks for keeping us informed though.

Lorna93

Any update @Curlysue76?

Curlysue76

Lorna93 wrote: »

Any update @Curlysue76?

Nothing yet, tried ringing today but didn’t get through. Fingers crossed it’ll be this week.

Lorna93

They're dealing with 1st August, I just got an email to say. It'll be another 2 weeks for myself I'd say (9th).

Curlysue76

I posted mine on 1st , email today said they received it on 8th. And it’s taking 7 weeks. I’m thinking next week.

Lorna93

By the looks of things we'll be lucky to see anything before Christmas! This wait is crazy!

Curlysue76

Finally got through to them today on phone. Long time waiting, cost me about €15 in credit. Anyway, they’re dealing with claims received Fri 3rd Aug. They received mine on the following Wed so just 3 days of claims left. Still hopeful Monday payment so could possibly be in my account Fri night.

Lorna93

I've seen on Facebook that people are claiming the fis section told them they received their application on a Saturday so it may be another few days. Fis is normally paid on a Thursday so if you didn't get it yesterday you might get it next Thursday!

Curlysue76

Lorna93 wrote: »

I've seen on Facebook that people are claiming the fis section told them they received their application on a Saturday so it may be another few days. Fis is normally paid on a Thursday so if you didn't get it yesterday you might get it next Thursday!

They do pay on a Thursday but I’m pretty sure once they have claim approved they send out what is owed up till then, then regular weekly payment starts the next Thursday. That’s what happened last time I had new application in. I got two payments in the one week, Much easier doing the renewal.

Lorna93

Fingers crossed that happens! I'm beyond fed up emailing this crowd. It takes days for a response and I'm not going wasting any more money to phone them. I think it's just dragging more because I know they're nearly at my application. They'd want to hurry up though, money is getting very tight.

Rainbowdash1

We were waiting about 8 weeks. Got it two weeks ago and it was backdated, which was nice!

Lorna93

I think I may have finally gotten mine, I had some extra money in my account this morning so I'm hoping that's it. Fingers crossed I get a letter today or tomorrow to confirm and it's not a mistake! Hope you got yours sorted CurlySue!

Curlysue76

Lorna93 wrote: »

I think I may have finally gotten mine, I had some extra money in my account this morning so I'm hoping that's it. Fingers crossed I get a letter today or tomorrow to confirm and it's not a mistake! Hope you got yours sorted CurlySue!

I’m with UB so I’m still hoping in might be in today. They’re having another technical problem so CB not in yet.

LegacyUser

Hi did you got your payment finally? I got two emails from them in one they saing that they got my application on 14th of August and waiting time is 6-8 weeks and the other saing that my application was received on 16th of August and waiting time is 8-10 weeks.

Curlysue76

Curlysue76 wrote: »

I’m with UB so I’m still hoping in might be in today. They’re having another technical problem so CB not in yet.

Ha, that was 10 days ago. Finally got payment in tonight, so was paid for Monday. Always get CB night before with UB. So same with WFP. Just 2 days short of 10 weeks from they received application.

happy12 3

Hi I just applied this week and was wondering if anyone knows how long the waiting times are now?
Thanks

DuffA88

hi I applied on the 1st of October. they registered my form on the 11th.. I'm hoping I get it by Christmas.. how many pay slips did people send I only sent the 1 as was eager to get the form in.. should I forward on more???

splinter65

DuffA88 wrote: »

hi I applied on the 1st of October. they registered my form on the 11th.. I'm hoping I get it by Christmas.. how many pay slips did people send I only sent the 1 as was eager to get the form in.. should I forward on more???

If you have them, do. Don’t forget to attach a note with your PPSN

macnug

Mine is in the ninth week now, still no sign.

Curlysue76

macnug wrote: »

Mine is in the ninth week now, still no sign.

Mine was 2 days short of 10 weeks from when they received it, 11 weeks since I posted it, but got backdated to first thurs after I started new job. Even though it took me 3 weeks to get forms posted to them.

macnug

Curlysue76 wrote: »

Mine was 2 days short of 10 weeks from when they received it, 11 weeks since I posted it, but got backdated to first thurs after I started new job. Even though it took me 3 weeks to get forms posted to them.

Its a scandalous wait time isnt it. I can see now why people prefere to stay on dole rather than go for low paying jobs. I changed jobs during the year and should have let them know but didnt because I stupidly thought that once you had FIS you had it for the year. I only found out when I went to reapply. Because of that I will owe them more than the arrears so I wont see any of it :rolleyes:.

DuffA88

splinter65 wrote: »

If you have them, do. Don’t forget to attach a note with your PPSN

thanks I will so it in morning , best to just give them your right as I don't want to get a letter out in 6weeks saying they need more.

Curlysue76

DuffA88 wrote: »

thanks I will so it in morning , best to just give them your right as I don't want to get a letter out in 6weeks saying they need more.

I didn’t send any more payslips after the first one and they didn’t ask for more.

DuffA88

Curlysue76 wrote: »

I didn’t send any more payslips after the first one and they didn’t ask for more.

really ooo that's good maybe I'll hold off so.. the form just said up to date payslip I'm pretty sure it never said 2 or 3 I'm just struggling really don't want it delayed more than has to be...

Tinkerbell4484

Has anyone done renewals lately? Ours is up for renewal in January , so I’m expecting a renewal form soon, do they take as long to process?

LegacyUser

Please what is the waiting time for fis I apply in first week of September . And they said they got it on the 10th of September how long to wait please if any one know.

Curlysue76

adeola_davies wrote: »

Please what is the waiting time for fis I apply in first week of September . And they said they got it on the 10th of September how long to wait please if any one know.

I posted form on 1st Aug, they received it 8th Aug and my money came into account fri night 12th Oct, you might have another 3 or 4 weeks to wait still.

LegacyUser

Curlysue76 wrote: »

I posted form on 1st Aug, they received it 8th Aug and my money came into account fri night 12th Oct, you might have another 3 or 4 weeks to wait still.

Thank you for the reply appreciate.

LegacyUser

adeola_davies@yahoo.com wrote: »

Thank you for the reply appreciate.

Mine was the 14th September and got it on Saturday

nedelosion

They receuved my application 24th august and are still saying 2 weeks when you eventually get thrpugh to someone

Cinderella3

I posted my application on September 30th and have not heard anything back at all.
I’m starting to get concerned plus I am also 57 Euro down every week now as a result of taking on the work

nedelosion

Curlysue76 wrote: »

Hi, started new job 2 weeks ago. Still waiting for employer to give me back my filled out WFP form. Employer in Dublin, I work in outlet in the West. So already 2 weeks behind, hopefully get it tomorrow. Does anyone know how long waiting times are at the moment? I’m only working part time so not much wages to live on till it comes through, thanks

Ridiculous at this stage im a week short of 3 months with same answer every time i ring for 5 weeks ( 7-10 days you should receive a letter)

Nesc80

I posted mine on the 14th of September, they received it on the 21st. I got an email last week saying I should get a letter in the next week to ten days. Is this just a generic answer they seem to be giving everyone?

happy12 3

I posted mine on the 15th of October, I called them this morning to see if they received it. They said they received it on the 23rd and at the moment there is a 6-7 week backlog.

Tinkerbell4484

Had anyone had a renewal lately? Are the time frames the same?

nedelosion

Can someone post uo the email as im sick of ringing and been on hold for 40 min

Nesc80

nedelosion wrote: »

Can someone post uo the email as im sick of ringing and been on hold for 40 min

For some reason I can't post the email address, if you go back to page 2 of these posts you'll find it. When I mailed them I was waiting 2 weeks for a reply.