Taise Azevedo The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has announced changes to the immigration rules for non-EEA doctors. The new rules establish that doctors who have been working in the State for more than two years will immediately be able to access a Stamp 4 permission and spousal work rights. To apply, they should complete the … Read more
Generally speaking, “Legal Associate Professionals” such as legal executives, paralegals etc. are not eligible for employment permits, as these positions are included in the “Ineligible List of Occupations for Employment Permits” under category 352 of that list. There is an exception for employment of legal associate professionals who are fluent in an official language, apart … Read more
We have recently received many questions about the employment permits system in Ireland. The legislation underpinning this system is complex and nuanced so it can be beneficial to seek legal advice in relation to obtaining an employment permit and certainly in relation to appealing a refusal to grant one. Below are the five most asked … Read more
The Department of Justice have introduced significant changes for applicants regarding the number of proofs required to establish their identity and residency as part of the Naturalisation application process. From January 2022, Naturalisation applications will be moving to a scorecard approach. Applicants will be required to reach a score of 150 points in each of … Read more
