student status switch to work permit?!?!?!

[Peg]

i am from non eu country studying in ireland. i don't need a student visa but i need to get an gnib card.

i am still doing in the 3 year degree. in my second year. i got a job offer from an employer who is willing to apply a work permit for me and there is a proof that non eu people can do that (it's a language thing).

i know usually u hv to finish the degree and get the graduate scheme and the work permit. but can i jump the steps?

i am highly qualify for that job even though i have nt yet finished my degree here. i've already got a degree and a postgraudate diploma (specialisd) in the area.

anyone knows pls kindly help!!!!!!!!

[Monifé]

As far as I am aware (Guru's feel free to correct me), you cannot change your status from within Ireland.

Change of status:
In the case of a non visa required national it is open to you to seek to change your immigration status with your local Immigration Officer, outlining details of your future intentions in the State. You should be in a position to provide documentary evidence of the proposed change to your immigration status.

Should a visa required national wish to change their status they must first leave the State and apply for the appropriate visa at their nearest Irish Embassy or Consular Office should they wish to return outlining the purpose of their journey.

In order to change from student visa to work visa, I think you will have to return to your home country and apply from their. Make sure you bring your work contract with you to provide as evidence.

Here is the work permit website http://www.entemp.ie/labour/workpermits/

[Peg]

hi, tks for ur quick reply.

where did you find that?

in the quote, it said for those who does not need visa he can change the status...

i dont need a student visa to stay here to study, though i need to go to the immigration office for the GNIB card. so, can i change my status?!?!?!

millions tks!!

(p.s. i am holding british national overseas passport, that's why i dont need a student visa, but a GNIB card)

[Monifé]

Hi Peg

I got it from the immigration website.

http://www.inis.gov.ie

Have a look through that to see if anything helps you.

[Ben]

(p.s. i am holding british national overseas passport, that's why i dont need a student visa, but a GNIB card)

Not even for re-entry?

[Peg]

ben, i dont know. i dont mind to leave the country and back again if required.

but have heard that the irish government rejects application from students if they havent rejected their degree here.

[victor8600]

As far as I am aware (Guru's feel free to correct me), you cannot change your status from within Ireland.

As far as I know, if you have finished a (full-time) course of studies, you may get a job and change your status without leaving Ireland, see

Policy in relation to Employment Permit applications under the Graduate Scheme

Also, if you are a full-time student, you can work part-time WITHOUT a work permit. If I am not mistaken, this was recently restricted to students of particular university colleges. Look on DETE website/call DETE for details. Then please report your findings here. Thanks!

[smalltime]

3 persons I know changed their status from student to work permit but that was long ago like 4 to 7 years ago. one have to go to england and come back 2 of them did not have to they went straight to GNIB after getting the work permit and they gave them stamp 1.
but I dont know whats the story now...

hope this helps

[Peg]

tks all.

will let u know if the person is willing to go through the hassle with maybe just 50/50 possibility to get the paper for me.

if nt, i am happy to finish the degree first.