There are lots of things working against me, but I still want to give it a try. My best bet right now is to use the one-year Working Holiday Visa scheme that Canada has with Ireland, but if I can go straight on a permit I would really love that. I have lots of friends in Ireland, so I anticipate that I will want to spend more than a year. I'm even willing to go back to school (already have a graduate degree), that's how desperate I am!
So, here are my questions:
1. What is the "trainee" scheme? Is it only for non-EU grads of Irish universities or can they be applied to by someone without "status" (student visa, green card, etc.)?
2. Is there any restriction to switching from the Working Holiday Visa status to another category such as a green card (besides the requirement to leave the country, of course)
3. Is there anyone out there who worked in administrative capacity in their home country but was able to "maneuver" their way into a work permit or green card (not referring to bogus marriages; legal!)? If so, let me know.
4. I'm not sure, but does the 3rd-level Graduate scheme only apply to graduates who are awarded a degree (graduate/undergrad) at the end of their studies or is it open to programs leading to professional designations such as in accounting, etc.?
5. Are there any Canadians out there who have successfully made the move to Ireland while being non-EU? Or anyone from this side of he world without "status" or Irish grandparents? Please let me know. Send me a private message even.
6. Has anyone made the transition from Working Holiday visa to work/green card permit status? Tell me how, please. (I understand the "get a job on their list" part of the answer, but your strategy would be very helpful).
7. Any non-EU people here who were able to secure an internship in Ireland? Any leads on organizations that offer internships in Ireland?
8. Are any of you grads. from Irish schools who have successfully used the Graduate scheme to get a permit? Any info. on your program, school, length of study, etc., would be appreciated.
9. For a single person who doesn't eat much, is 30, 000 Euro "starvation" salary in the "Robber Republic"?
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I will be moving next summer, so I know that I have a short time in which to explore the possibilities. A lot of questions, I know, but do your best to help me out, please. You can also send me a private message via this forum. Thx, everyone.
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