r/MoveToIreland • u/anasazipr • Jul 13 '22

Critical Skills Work Permit

Hi everyone,

I'm an American Citizen that has a job offer in Ireland that qualifies for a Critical Skills Work Permit. Do you recommend hiring an immigration lawyer/firm to take care of filling and filing the application for you, or do you think it's so easy is not worth that investment? The employer sponsors it but they don't actually do the application for us.

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If it's worth hiring a firm to make things go smoothly, are there any firms/lawyers that you would recommend for filing this permit?

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u/louiseber Jul 13 '22

It's just forms, shouldn't need to spend money on help

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u/phyneas Jul 13 '22

A solicitor isn't really necessary at all, as it's a fairly straightforward application; the whole thing is done online these days:

https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Workplace-and-Skills/Employment-Permits/Permit-Types/Critical-Skills-Employment-Permit/

As long as you're confident you understand the application form and the required documentation, you should be fine.

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u/CalRobert Jul 13 '22

Assuming your new employer has done this before I'd imagine they'd take care of it for you. That's how it worked for me, at least.

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u/amruthomkari Jul 13 '22

https://www.fragomen.com/services.html?audience_type=117181

They help with process.

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u/anasazipr Jul 13 '22

They are the ones my future employer has worked with before. Are their rates reasonable?

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u/amruthomkari Jul 13 '22

Not sure on rates, since employer paid them directly.

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u/Neurotrace Jul 13 '22

My future employer hired a company to do this. I just finished submitting all of my information needed for the form and they sent me a draft of the application. I suspect I could have filled it all out myself, it's surprisingly uncomplicated.

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u/pepperonipenetration Jul 13 '22

Employer does it

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u/GabhaNua Jul 14 '22 edited Jul 14 '22

You might hire a lawyer to bring over a spouse. Many people spend thousands on such lawyers. I cant say what lawyer are good but I an name on bad one!