THE GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND HAS ADJUSTED POST-STUDY RULES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

 

The Irish government has temporarily altered the qualification requirements for students aiming to work in the country post-graduation. The Third Level Graduate Programme will now allow students to access post-study work opportunities, even in instances where they have started their studies outside of the country for a semester.

Graduates with an award at Level 9 or above on the National Framework of Qualifications qualify for the Programme will be granted permission for twenty-four months to a maximum of eight years’ student permission overall (i.e. time spent on Stamp 2 as a student and on Stamp 1G under this programme cannot exceed an aggregate time of eight years in total).

In light of the continuing uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the following Notice sets out the updated immigration arrangements that apply to all non-EEA persons holding a student permission (Stamp 2), who wish to avail of the Third Level Graduate Programme but are unable to report to their local registration office to receive a Stamp 1G because:

a. They have returned to their home    countries or countries of ordinary residence due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

b. They cannot secure an appointment due to the impact of COVID-19.

Rather than attending in person, as a further temporary measure applications may be submitted electronically to the Registration Office, Burgh Quay, Dublin (bqregofficeapplications@justice.ie). All required documentation should be scanned and included in the application.

Where a permission has been granted, applicants will still be required to register when they have returned to Ireland or appointments are available.

This temporary measure will be kept under review in light of the restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and may be amended or withdrawn, in whole or in part, when considered appropriate to do so, but regardless will cease to apply no later than 31 May, 2021.

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