Well, after a longer than expected delay due to the twins keeping us busy (they are almost 4 months old now), we finally sent off the petition for IR-1 via DCF. I was surprised they didn't want our birth certificates, and there was no-where to put one's email addresses! I've also sent off for my Irish and Swiss police certs, as I know they can take some time. Anything else I/ we should do at this stage? I am thinking gathering financial evidence, as we will need to use assets rather than income, and banks can take their time sending out statements...

Here's hoping for a fast turn around time!