With today economic situation in the world and in Ireland exactly it is getting almost impossible to receive work permit/spousal work permit/ green card, etc.
Back in 2000-2007 Ireland was one of the most welcoming countries for non EU to look for job. Since demand on worker was much higher than actual amount of people living in Ireland. It was wonderful back that time. People keep on saying that Ireland took almost everyone who was asking for job.
Now it is so different. Since economy in decline, and number of working places is decreasing dramatically. Irish government want to ensure that Irish citizen (or EU) would get a job first. It is understandable – country want to protect its people. So starting from 1 June of 2008 it is almost impossible to get work permit if you are not EU due to new set of rules and procedures.
Although those who arrived before that date, still have a chance. If you have managed to find job that is 35 hours per week in good company, work permit will be issued in the course of two weeks maximum. In case you have found job that is only part time, procedures may take longer, since they need to double check all information.
Hi Anastasia,
ReplyDeleteDid you saw the current processing dates on www.entemp.ie?
http://www.entemp.ie/labour/workpermits/processingdates.htm
the waiting time is huge iand I don't know if it depends on the part time/full time; isn't it?
Do you have another source regarding the realese of the work permits?
keep in touch,
Dan
Hi Dan,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. I had to pass through the same process just a month ago and when I saw waiting period I was honestly scared for my job. My employer clearly stated they would not wait for me 3 month. So I just applied. It turned out that they gave me permit with in two weeks including that I was insufficient amount of documents first time. So it is really fast. More over I found a couple friends who has friends in the enterprise department... in case that would be real problem with visa process...
Would be happy to help.