Key Points
- Ireland updated its eligibility conditions for Critical Skills Employment Permit holders applying for Stamp 4 permissions
Changes to Stamp Four Applications for Critical Skills Employment Permit Holders
The government of Ireland published details on the changes to eligibility for Stamp 4 applications for Critical Skills Employment Permit (CESP) holders. Below is a breakdown of these changes with insights from Aaron Flynn, Director of Immigration at Envoy Global’s Dublin Office.
Aaron Flynn, Director of Immigration in the Envoy Global Dublin Office, has welcomed the changes as they will alleviate the issues created by a change of process introduced in November. The Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment (DETE) and Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) introduced a change of process for Stamp 4 applications for CSEP holders. This was announced without notice last month and applied from November 30, 2023.
The main difference was that the earliest application date for Stamp 4 was no longer 21 months from the commencement date of the employment permit. The earliest application date was 21 months from the commencement date of the Stamp 1 Irish Residence Permit (IRP Card). As it can take time for employees to register and obtain the IRP card, employers were often required to get a second CSEP. Envoy Global provided feedback on the difficulties caused by this new policy to DETE and the ISD.
Today, ISD announced changes to the process so that a Stamp 4 (IRP Card application) can be submitted 21 months after the commencement of employment in the State. Commencement of employment in the State will be determined via an “Employment Detail Summary,” available on the Ireland Revenue website.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Ireland’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Department of Justice, Ireland
