PS my case worker did not grill me at all...just said it may take 45 minutes to input all the info onto the computer...I had alot of documents but he also said since part of my pay was self-employed that he may need to verify some of the documents so the decision may not be made today. Fortunately t...

Hi guys my leave expires August 2011...my case worker approved my extension to August 2013...I had PEO in Sheffield 16/3/11

Hi Gang, I had my PEO interview on Wednesday. A success on the day. The chap who was my case worker was really friendly..in fact they all were listening in the conversations of other people applying. My leave was due to expire August 2011 but the chap has extended me to August 2013 so gives me total...

thanks for the info...if the wait for the green card is that long what do we do if we get a job offer but it starts before the time the green card is issued...no employer would hire u if they have to wait for you to get the green card...this is riduculous

hey guys...this is an exert from the green card guide on entemp.ie Note: a labour market needs test (e.g. advertisement of the vacancy with FÁS/EURES and in newspapers) is not required for a Green Card application What does this mean?!. In the new work permit application form when you apply for the ...

so guys how long will it take to get a green card once you apply for it?

it seems like u can only apply once u have a job offer which is fair enough

what happens if ur job commences before the application process..

can u work while your application is been processed?!

hey guys
check out entemp.ie
the minister has released the new green card scheme officially today with more infor to come regarding the occupationsthatr fit the relevant criteria....stay posted

I'm sure with the people earning between 30K to 60K they will monitor how much these people earn via tax return forms, pay slips etc. I think prospective applicants would need to verify how much they earn in a financial year to apply or reapply for the green card, similar to the HSMP whereby you hav...

It seems we have to wait until late january to find out which jobs are eligible to apply for the greencard. The legislation is in effect Feb 1st.

Hi guys...this is an email from the Department of Employment:
Dear Peter,
Details of the new Economic Migration arrangements, which shall take effect on 1 Feb 07, shall be posted on the Department's website www.entemp.ie before the end of January.

Hope this helps everyone. Cheers

Thanks Administrator, I guess we have to be patient with this new green card scheme as it is a new legislation and all the fanfare that is required to be law. There's absolutely no information on this topic, in particular what occupations are eligible for this new scheme which is quite important if ...

Any news when this new green card scheme will be introduced for people to apply?!

Does anyone know what occupations are considered as skilled shortages in Ireland and can therefore be eligible for the Green Card, particularly for occupations between the 30-60K euros that the Minister for Employment is referring to.?!

Hi Robbie, Thanks for relaying the information regarding the Green Card. I am an Aussie planning to work in Ireland and it appears the Irish Govt are scrapping the work visa/work authorisation according to the Irish Embassy in Australia as of 31/12/06. The Green Card is I think replacing the old sch...