How to Apply for an Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit Without a Solicitor
Step-by-step guide to self-applying for Ireland's CSEP via EPOS 2.0 — covering SOC codes, NARIC, D Visa coordination, and the Stamp 4 path.
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Critical Skills Permit Guide vs. Your Employer's HR Department: What's the Difference?
Your employer's HR and their solicitor cover the permit — not your D Visa, spouse's Stamp 1G, or Stamp 4 path. Here's what each resource actually covers.
Best Ireland Critical Skills Permit Guide for Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
The best CSEP preparation resource for nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals — covering NMBI registration, dual-track timelines, and D Visa coordination.
Best Ireland Critical Skills Permit Guide for Indian IT Professionals
The best CSEP preparation resource for Indian software engineers and IT professionals — covering NARIC degree mapping, SOC codes, EPOS, and the D Visa bridge.
Alternatives to Hiring an Immigration Solicitor for Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit
Compare the real alternatives to paying €1,500–€2,500 for solicitor representation on your Ireland CSEP — what each option actually covers and where it falls short.
Long Stay D Visa Ireland: Requirements for Employment Permit Holders
How to apply for the Ireland Long Stay D Employment Visa after your Critical Skills permit is approved — documents, fees, country-specific steps, and timelines.
General Employment Permit vs Critical Skills Ireland: Which Route Is Right?
Comparing Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit and General Employment Permit — eligibility, salary thresholds, spousal rights, and path to Stamp 4.
Critical Skills Occupation List Ireland 2025: SOC Codes and What Changed
Full breakdown of the Ireland Critical Skills Occupation List 2025-2026 — which jobs qualify, how SOC codes work, and what changed in recent reviews.
Work in Ireland from India or Brazil: Critical Skills Permit Guide
How Indian and Brazilian professionals can get a Critical Skills Employment Permit for Ireland — qualification traps, visa steps, and the relocation timeline.
Software Developer and Nurse Critical Skills Permit Ireland: Occupation-Specific Guide
How software developers and nurses qualify for Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit — SOC codes, salary thresholds, NMBI registration, and key differences.
How to Apply for a Critical Skills Work Permit in Ireland via EPOS
Step-by-step guide to the Ireland work permit application form via EPOS 2.0 — documents needed, common errors, and how long processing takes.
Labour Market Needs Test Ireland: What Employers Must Know
When the Labour Market Needs Test applies in Ireland, when it is exempt for Critical Skills permits, and the 50/50 rule and other employer obligations explained.
Dependent Visa Ireland Critical Skills: Spouse Work Rights Explained
How your spouse gets a Stamp 1G on an Ireland Critical Skills permit, what it allows, and how to bring dependants with you under family reunification rules.
Critical Skills Permit Refusal Reasons Ireland: What to Do If Refused
The most common reasons Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit applications are refused in 2025-2026, and how to appeal or reapply successfully.
Critical Skills Employment Permit Ireland: Requirements Explained
Complete guide to Ireland's Critical Skills Employment Permit — eligibility, salary thresholds, degree requirements, and what changed under the 2024 Act.
Ireland Work Permit Renewal and How to Change Employer on a Critical Skills Permit
How to renew an Ireland Critical Skills Employment Permit, what the 9-month employer change rule means in practice, and the SOC code restriction that catches people out.
Ireland Permanent Residency Requirements: Stamp 4 and Citizenship Path
How to go from Stamp 1 to Stamp 4 to Irish citizenship via the Critical Skills Employment Permit — timelines, documents, and the 21-month rule explained.
Ireland Immigration Solicitor Cost vs Doing Your Work Permit Without One
What Irish immigration solicitors charge for Critical Skills permit help, when you actually need one, and how to handle the permit application yourself.
Foreign Qualification Recognition Ireland: NARIC and the NFQ Explained
How NARIC Ireland compares foreign degrees to the Irish NFQ, why it matters for Critical Skills Employment Permit eligibility, and the traps for 3-year degrees.
IRP Registration Ireland and How to Get Your PPS Number as a New Arrival
How to register for your Irish Residence Permit and PPS number after arriving on a Critical Skills Employment Permit — steps, timelines, and pitfalls.