Ireland Work Permits For Nigerians Others Now Available

For Nigerians who desire a good European country to emigrate to and work in, a grand opportunity beckons in Ireland Work permits.  

This is because, the country is now ready to grant Ireland work permits to Nigerians and other relevant foreign nationals,

The plans to that effect have been concluded by the government of Ireland, a Vanguard report indicates.

Thus, Nigerians who have requisite skills needed in the industrialised country, which capital is in Dublin have a grand opportunity of moving to Ireland.

This is made possible, via a scheme, Critical Skills Employment Permit, with reference to countries outside of the European Union, the Citizens Information Board shows.

It means Nigerians and citizens of similar countries would be in demand, in Ireland under the scheme to work, the aim being to address manpower shortages in the critical industrial sectors in the country.

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Checks by The Eagle, shows that Ireland has a mixed economy and encourages personal initiative and private capital but the governments provides the enabling environment in the form of needed infrastructure for entrepreneurship to thrive.

It is the home of Guinness, but besides that, many other big players are active in its manufacturing sector. It operates a well-developed rail system, employing hundreds of thousands of workers, with companies in such sectors and areas as electricity generation and distribution system, air transport, and healthcare sectors.

With the current initiative, the country aims to checkmate shortages in workplace requirements.

This is because the Critical Skills Employment Permit is for skilled workers who are qualified in disciplines that are experiencing a deficit of required manpower to keep the sectors running.

Eligibility criteria for the Ireland Work permits

The Irish government those eligible are interested participants offered a job running for two years or more from a company or employer that is registered with revenue, trading in Ireland and registered with the Companies Registration Office.

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The applicant must be directly employed and paid by their employer in Ireland. Job offers from recruitment agencies and other intermediaries are not acceptable for this permit.

Other important details released on Ireland Work permits

Other important details are that, offers must have a minimum of €32,000 in annual salary in an occupation that is on the Critical Skills Occupation List or an annual salary of €64,000 a year in an occupation that is not on the list.

Work permits cannot be obtained for companies where more than 50% of the employees are non-EEA nationals. This requirement may be waived in the case of start-up companies which are supported by Enterprise Ireland or IDA Ireland.

Application procedure for the Ireland Work permits

The applicant can be the employer, the employee, a connected person or contractor, or an authorised agent. Payments are to be made by electronic fund transfer (EFT) to the Employment Permits Section of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment at Earlsfort Centre, Lower Hatch Street, Dublin 2 D02 PW01, Ireland.

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Applications can also be made online with the required documentation, using the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS), with a supplied checklist for assistance.

Applications cost €1,000. If an application is refused or withdrawn, 90% of the fee will be refunded.

The Board assures that rejected applications will be justified and applicants will be granted an appeal within 28 days.

Successful applicants who live outside of Ireland are required to apply for a visa to enter Ireland if their country requires it. They are to present an employment permit to the immigration officer before entry.

They are also to register with their local registration office in the area where they intend to live. Once registered, they will get an Irish Residence Permit (IRP). The fee for registering with immigration and getting an IRP is €300.

If already living in Ireland with another immigration permission, candidates must visit their local registration office for a change of registration permission.

Qualified candidates invited to Ireland for a job interview on the critical skills occupations list can also apply for a highly skilled job interview authorisation. This allows an applicant to remain in Ireland for a maximum of 90 days.

Does the Ireland Work permits accommodate bringing over family members?

Ireland allows individuals who go through the Critical Skills Employment route to bring their family to live with them in Ireland.

If their family is from a country whose citizens need a visa to enter Ireland: they must all apply for separate visas. If not, they must show proof that they are the family members of the Permit holder to an immigration officer before entry.

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If a skilled worker brings a de-facto partner, they must apply for either a visa if their country requires it or a preclearance if not. This is the person they are in a committed relationship with but not married to.

Children must also apply the same way as the de-facto partner. However, spouses or de-facto partners and any child over 16 must register and get an IRP.

Ireland also offers opportunities for partners of skilled workers to work in the country without a permit through the Stamp 1G IRP. Other family members can apply for a Dependent/Spouse/Partner Employment Permit.