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In Ireland, international
students who have completed their studies have several options for obtaining a
work permit, permanent residency, and eventually citizenship. Here are some
common paths:
- Third Level Graduate Scheme: After completing your
studies in Ireland, you may be eligible for the Third Level Graduate
Scheme. This scheme allows non-European Economic Area (EEA) graduates to
remain in Ireland for a period of up to two years to seek employment.
During this time, you can work without a separate work permit. If you find
a job, you can transition to a work permit or other relevant permit.
- Critical Skills Employment Permit: If you have a
job offer in Ireland in a qualifying occupation, you can apply for a
Critical Skills Employment Permit. This permit is available for highly
skilled professionals in sectors experiencing skills shortages in Ireland.
The specific requirements and occupations eligible for this permit are
listed by the Irish government.
- General Employment Permit: If you have a job offer
in Ireland that does not qualify for a Critical Skills Employment Permit,
you may still be eligible to apply for a General Employment Permit. This
permit is available for occupations not covered by the Critical Skills
list. The specific requirements and criteria are set by the Irish
government.
- Stamp 4 Permission: If you have lived in Ireland
for a certain period under a student visa and have secured employment, you
may be eligible to apply for Stamp 4 permission. This permission allows
you to live and work in Ireland without any restrictions. Stamp 4
permission is typically granted to individuals who have resided in Ireland
continuously for five years or more.
- Irish Citizenship: Obtaining Irish citizenship
generally requires residing in Ireland for a specific period (usually five
years), meeting language and integration requirements, and fulfilling
other criteria. The exact requirements may vary, so it's advisable to
consult the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) for the most
up-to-date information.
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