Is it possible to get permanent residency (PR) in Ireland after completing my studies?
Yes, you can pursue permanent residency (PR) in Ireland after your studies.
After graduation, you may be eligible for the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G), which lets you stay and work in Ireland for up to 24 months. During this period, you can seek employment that qualifies for an employment permit.
- Critical Skills Employment Permit: If you secure a highly skilled job, you can apply for Stamp 4 (long-term residency) after 2 years.
- General Employment Permit: For other roles, you become eligible for long-term residency after 5 years of employment.
Once you hold Stamp 4 for the required period, you can apply for permanent residency. Visa and residency rules are subject to change.
For guidance tailored to your profile, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
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Yes, many countries offer pathways to permanent residency (PR) after completing your studies, but the process and requirements vary widely.
- Canada: Completing a program at a Designated Learning Institution can lead to a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), which may make you eligible for PR through the Express Entry system after gaining skilled work experience. Typical timeline: 3-4 years from study to PR.
- Australia: Graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) and later seek PR through the General Skilled Migration program. Timeline: usually 3-5 years post-graduation.
- Germany: After studies, an 18-month job seeker visa is available. Skilled employment and German language proficiency (B1 level) can lead to PR in about 2 years.
- UK: The Graduate Route allows a 2-year post-study work period. Transitioning to a Skilled Worker visa and then to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR/PR) typically takes 5 years.
- Ireland: The Third-Level Graduate Scheme offers 12-24 months to find a job. A Critical Skills Employment Permit can lead to PR after 2 years of employment.
PR eligibility and timelines are subject to change and depend on factors like your field of study, language skills, and job opportunities. For guidance tailored to your profile and target country, connect with your LeapScholar counsellor.
You can pursue permanent residency (PR) in both Ireland and Canada after your studies and work visa, but the pathways and timelines differ.
Ireland:
- Long Term Residency: Eligible after 5 years of legal residence on an employment permit.
- Stamp 4 (Critical Skills route): Eligible after 21 months of continuous employment on a Critical Skills Employment Permit.
- Stamp 5: Indefinite leave to remain possible after 8 years of legal residence.
Canada:
- Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Allows up to 3 years of work after graduation.
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC): PR possible after 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada under PGWP.
- Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP): Additional PR pathways, requirements vary by province.
Work experience in your field improves your PR prospects. Requirements and policies are subject to change.
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