Made redundant... worried I'll be booted out

[Kay]

Hi gusy

I am in a right state at the moment... I dont know where to turn.

I am Australian but have been living in Ireland since December 2000 and have made a life for myself here. I have been in emloyment on a work permit all that time but was made redundant this month.

I have been trying to speak to someone at the dept of immigration for 2 days (have been on redial from when they open at 10am to when they close at 12.30pm) and cant get through.

I have been frantically looking fo work in my specialised field (sub-editing) but have had no joy.

I really don't know where to turn and am terrified my life as I know it is over.

Can anyone advise me.... please? I'm thinking i must qualify for long-term residency.

many thanks

Kay

[victor8600]

...I have been in emloyment on a work permit all that time but was made redundant this month...

... terrified my life as I know it is over.
... I'm thinking i must qualify for long-term residency.

There is no reason to panic. Yet.

First of all, nobody is going to boot you any time soon; if your registration/visa expires, go to Garda and explain to them that you were made redundant (bring redundancy letter) and currently looking for a job. They should extend your registration.

Secondly, do apply for LTR, if you were working since 2000, you definitely qualify. It takes time (like 2 years ;() to process, so it won't help you right now, unfortunately.

Thirdly, if you find a job, your new work permit application will be processed faster (look for 'redundancy' on DETE website: http://www.entemp.ie/ ). And no usual work permit restriction apply in case of redundancy.

[Kay]

Thanks so much Victor.

My registration ends in October. I think it will be a while before I get a job. I have literally emailed every known newspaper in the land seeking work

What do you mean normal restrictions dont apply if I have been made redundant?

I have been trying to get info on LTR but cant get hold of anyone at the immigration dept. Is it any wonder there is such a backlog of applications when there is no-one to man the phones. 3 days a week for 2.5 hours. I can't believe it! I'll never get through at this rate.

i called a different number to find out if I could pop in and talk to someone and was told no point so dont bother

Am beside myself with worry, but trying to not stress.

if anyone knows where'd I'd get infor on LTR applications I'd appreciate it.

Thanks again Victor

K

[victor8600]

What do you mean normal restrictions dont apply if I have been made redundant?

Read here:

http://www.entemp.ie/labour/workpermits/redundant.htm

[Kay]

Thanks Victor

So I send that off when (if? ) i get the new job.

So in the meantime I just look and apply for the LTR.

What does 'The ineligible job categories do not apply' mean? I'm a little confused.

Sorry, so many questions...this has been causing me so much stress I'm barely sleeping and just want to get it sorted - or know for a fact I wont be booted out after nearly 8 years.

K

[mktsoi]

Thanks Victor

So I send that off when (if? ) i get the new job.

So in the meantime I just look and apply for the LTR.

What does 'The ineligible job categories do not apply' mean? I'm a little confused.

Sorry, so many questions...this has been causing me so much stress I'm barely sleeping and just want to get it sorted - or know for a fact I wont be booted out after nearly 8 years.

K

if you have 8 years legally staying in ireland. other then LTR. you can apply to GNIB for a stamp that will give you unlimit staying in ireland.

here is the link

http://209.85.173.104/search?q=cache:Fz ... cd=1&gl=ie

take a look. i dont know how long it takes gnib to give you this stamp, but i guess the best people to check with is the immigrant council of ireland in dublin 2 or migrant right center in dublin as well

good luck!

[Ben]

Yup, 'tis called Stamp 6.

[Kay]

Thanks guys!

Unfortunately it wont be a full 8 years until the end of this year so I can't apply for that yet.... am currently on hold to the department of justice.... hopefully they can tell me where i stand. I have been so stressed - as I am sure most of us on this board are.

Thanks all for your replies - very kind of yopu all

Kay