1. We arrange a meeting with you to discuss your case
We arrange an appointment with you to get a better understanding of your specific needs and requirements. We can do this over the phone, at our offices or on Skype.
We’ll help you successfully apply for your employment permit
COVID-19 NOTICE: WE ARE FULLY OPERATIONAL DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS. OUR immigration SERVICES WILL BE CONDUCTED OVER PHONE AND VIDEO CALLING TO ENSURE SAFETY OF OUR CLIENTS, AND MINIMAL DISRUPTION TO ALL Services.
A new career in Ireland
Ireland is a great country to come to work in. It is a multicultural country with great opportunities, and many of the big US tech companies have made their home here. If you are thinking of coming here to work, talk to us about help with your work permit application.
We specialise in helping employees or employers who are having difficulties with employment permit application, or employment visa applications.
Usually all non-European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland nationals need to obtain an employment permit before coming to work in Ireland. The Department of Business, Enterprise & Innovation (DJEI) in Ireland issue employment permits, we can apply for the employment permit on your behalf.
Employment applications that we help with…
General Employment Permit
The Ireland General Employment Permit allows non-EU citizens to legally work in Ireland. The applicant must secure an offer of employment and the permit lasts up to two years. General employment permits cover a broad range of occupations and is suitable for most applicants.
Critical Skills Employment Permit
The critical skills permit is for highly skilled individuals applying for jobs on the critical skills occupation list.
From January 2020, the any occupation on the critical skills permit list that the applicant is applying for must have an annual salary over €30,000. Occupations that are not on the list must have an annual salary over €60,000.
The Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permit
The transfer employment permit allows non-EU managers to come and work in the Irish branch of multi-national companies.
Other types of employment permits
- Reactivation employment permit
- Contract for Services Employment Permit
- Exchange Agreement Employment permit
- Internship Employment Permit
- Sports & Cultural Employment Permit
Employment permit refusals
We help with employment permit refusals. – If an employment application has been refused we help with submitting another application that follows all relevant procedures and legislative requirements.
Employers
We can submit group employment permit applications for your company, so you can bring employees from abroad to your business in Ireland. We’ve helped in various industries from construction, haulage to health care and tech. And our team have extensive experience advising multinational clients.
What we offer…
We offer a consultation with an immigration & employment law consultant, who will help you select the best employment permit for you.
You should apply for your work permit three months before coming to Ireland. If you need a consultation from abroad? We offer video call appointments.
Phone us on +353 (0)1 872 3143
Appointments with an Immigration consultant start at €195 (We do NOT offer free immigration advice)
what our clients say…
I needed advice upon a Brexit related immigration matter and instructed Sharon Shaw of Gibson & Associates having come across them on the internet. I am very pleased that I did. As a lawyer myself I appreciate and recognise technical expertise coupled with exceptional client care. The matter was completed ahead of time and I was kept fully informed at every step of the process with email and telephone calls promptly returned. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sharon and Gibson & Associates.
I have nothing but the highest praise for this company they handled a long and difficult Immigration case and won. The Company kept me up to date on proceedings throughout . The Company have a great team of lawyers who deal with various complex proceedings and i personally would never hesitate to use them .
We highly recommend Gibson Solicitors, they got my family’s visa to come to Ireland.
We got married in December 24 2015 in the Philippines. I returned home at Feb 2016, unfortunately I got 2 strokes that year. After trying 3 three times for a tourist visa, join family they’re all refused and through my condition my doctor said that I can’t travel. 2 years and 8 months have passed. We decided to get Gibson Solicitors and the woman that helped us is Sharon Shaw. Within a couple of weeks my daughter and wife received their visa. At the 7th of November they’ve arrived in Ireland. I wasn’t expecting that they came a day before my birthday! My family is here now for 6 months. Thank you so much for your help. If you have problem about your visa like your family come to Ireland Gibson’s solicitor help you like me. Thank you so much.
My mother in law applied for a visa as a dependant family member of an eu national. She received a letter from the INIS to say that they wanted to reject her application. I made an appointment to see Sharon Shaw and she told me not to worry and that she would write a letter to the INIS to explain my mother in laws situation. She sent them ONE letter and within 4 weeks my mother in law received a letter to say her application had been successful! I would recommend Sharon to anyone who has an immigration issue. She is a real gem. Thank you so much.
Immigration Areas include the following:
Visas
If you’re planning on visiting Ireland from a non-EEA country, you’ll need a visa to enter and stay in the country. The type of visa you need depends on why you’re coming and how long you plan to stay.
Immigration Clinics
If you or a friend or family member are struggling with immigration issues, we invite you to attend our Legal Advice Clinic with our Immigration and Asylum specialists at no cost for the initial meeting.
Visas FAQs
Gibson & Associates are experts in immigration law, and we have successfully helped thousands of people through the Irish immigration and visa processes.
We get a lot of general enquiries about Irish visa and immigration rules – many of which are easily answered and don’t require our assistance.
Irish Citizenship
Irish citizenship opens the doors to a life in Ireland and the opportunity to travel and work freely throughout the 27 countries in the European Union.
Irish Citizenship for USA & UK Nationals
An Irish passport doesn’t only open the doors to a life in Ireland but also allows those in possession of the document to travel and work freely throughout the 27 countries located in the European Union.
Moving to Ireland from the USA
Moving home can be very stressful, especially if you’re relocating from one country to another.
For citizens of the United States of America who wish to relocate to Ireland…
Entrepreneurship Scheme
The Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP) grants non-EEA nationals Irish residency status if they bring a high potential start-up business to Ireland.
Investor Scheme
Applications now open…
Our team is here to help you no matter where in the world you’re based.
With offices in Dublin and Letterkenny, and associates around the country, we’re perfectly positioned to help you whether you live in Dublin, Galway, Cork or Donegal or anywhere in between.