We provide expert end-to-end support for all type of Employment Permit Applications. We ensure to navigate this process smoothly, efficiently, and in full compliance with Irish immigration laws.
Any employment permit application where a Labour Market Needs Test is required must have published a EURES ad for at least 28 consecutive
days before a valid application can be submitted.
The government’s policy is that employment opportunities which arise in Ireland should, in the first instance, be offered to suitably skilled Irish
and other EEA nationals, and should only be offered to non-EEA nationals where no suitable candidate emerges from within the EEA to fill the
vacancy.
In order to ensure that job opportunities are made available to Irish and EEA nationals, employers must satisfy a Labour Market Needs Test
before a General Employment Permit (hyperlink to our general employment permit page) or Contract for Services Employment Permit can be
issued to a non-EEA national.
Changing employer is only available if the foreign national holds a valid Critical Skills Employment Permit or General Employment Permit.
Change of employer to another employer can be done by a permit holder after a period of nine months has passed since commencing their
first employment permit in the State.
Contact us if you need immediate assistance with filling of the Changing Employer Application
The holder of a GEP can apply to change to an employer within the type of employment for which they have been granted a permit (identified by its 4 digit SOC code). For example – a meat processing operative can move to another meat processing role.
The holder of a CSEP can change to an employer across a broader category of employment, for example, different engineering roles (identified by its 3-digit SOC code). The additional flexibility for CSEP holders is because their roles are identified on the Critical Skills Occupations List, indicating a high demand for these skills in the labour market.
At Global Edge we are committed to provide trusted expertise, personalised guidance,
and a seamless, efficient process tailored to your needs
With extensive experience spanning decades in immigration and citizenship applications, we expertly guide you through every step of the process.
We help you navigate the complexities of work permit applications and make them simple for you.
Our tailored approach and strategic planning maximises the chances of success and saves your valuable time and money.
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