Taise Azevedo 
As of 4th November 2024, the Irish Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) will officially take over responsibility from the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) for the renewal of residence permissions across all counties in Ireland. From this date, all applicants nationwide must use the ISD online renewal portal to submit their applications. This change means that applicants … Read more
This notice, published on the Irish Immigration website, highlights important information for non-EEA nationals planning to travel over the upcoming Christmas holiday period. The Immigration Services Registration Office in Burgh Quay, Dublin, is currently handling a high volume of renewal applications, with processing times estimated at 3-4 weeks. After the renewal process is completed, it … Read more
If you have Irish ancestry and were born outside of Ireland, you might be eligible to become an Irish citizen through a process called Foreign Birth Registration (FBR). Irish citizenship can be passed by descent. It’s a pathway that has become increasingly popular for those who cherish their Irish roots or seek the benefits of … Read more
The Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit is designed to facilitate the transfer of senior management, key personnel, or trainees within multinational corporations. This permit allows non-EEA nationals from an overseas branch to be transferred to the corporation’s Irish branch, supporting the country’s job growth ambitions and the establishment of foreign direct investment companies. Eligibility and Criteria … Read more
The Department of Justice has recently implemented two significant updates aimed at streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency for immigrants residing in the country. These updates mark a change in responsibility and eligibility criteria, impacting individuals seeking first-time registration or renewals of residence permissions. Transfer of responsibility for first-time registration and renewals One of the key … Read more
We are delighted to share a recent successful outcome in an application for the review of a residence retention decision. This case underscored the importance of distinguishing between residence and domicile when seeking to retain residence rights following a foreign divorce. Our client is a Brazilian national who arrived in Ireland as a student in … Read more
The Department of Justice Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) released a notice regarding scam calls portraying to be ISD officials. We kindly urge our clients and the wider public to be vigilant when receiving calls from unknown numbers and to not engage at all when uncertain. ISD confirms they will not contact members of the public … Read more
On 2nd January the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment reported Employment Permits statistical tables and company listings for the year 2023. According to the information, 30.981 Work Permits were granted in Ireland, with India occupying first place in the ranking with 11.893 work permits (38.39%) and Brazilians occupying second place with 2.632 work permits … Read more
The Labour Market Needs Test is a requirement for certain types of employment permit applications in Ireland. The government’s policy dictates that job openings should first be offered to suitably skilled Irish and other European Economic Area (EEA) nationals. And these opportunities should only be extended to non-EEA nationals if no suitable candidate emerges from … Read more
EU Treaty entitlements refer to the rights of Union citizens and their family members to move freely within EU Member States, established by Directive 2004/38/EC. Implemented in Ireland through the European Communities (Free Movement of Persons) Regulations 2015, these laws grant specific rights based on economic activities such as employment, self-employment, study, and financial self-sufficiency. … Read more
