The purpose of this Scheme is to allow legally resident non-EEA third level graduates to remain in Ireland for the purpose of seeking employment and applying for a Green Card or Work Permit.
Persons who qualify under this scheme will be granted one non-renewable extension to their current student permission (Stamp 2) for a six month period starting on the date upon which the person receives their exam results. The purpose of the permission to remain under this Scheme is to seek employment and gain a Green Card or Work Permit.
What are the chances of a non-EEA grad actually attaining employment within six months? Employment that qualifies for either a work permit or green card? If it's a work permit, then the employer must prove that no EU/EEA individuals were as qualified (or there wasn't any interest from others), correct?during the six month period the person shall be allowed to work for up to 40 hours per week without an employment permit.
Theoretically, what chance of success would a grad with a Masters in a narrow field (Medieval Irish History, for example) have of getting a work permit within six months? I'm from Canada and won't even attempt to study in Ireland until I've got my Bachelors. Fortunately, some Masters programs in Ireland are only one year in duration. Four years of school in Ireland would leave me penniless.
I'm not interested in studying in Ireland for the sake of studying in Ireland. I'm not interested in hanging around for a year or two then leaving. I want to pursue my passion and field of study in Ireland and make a life for myself there in the field of research and scholarship.
Any input or advice? Is there any way to find out how many non-EEA grads have qualified for a work permit or green card through this Graduate Scheme?