Case study: Spousal work permit
Alice came to Ireland from the Philippines with her husband who is employed on a Green Card permit. She has been looking for work and found a position with a family looking after children. The family looked into getting a work permit for Alice but have told her that it is too expensive for them to organise the work permit for her. Alice was very disappointed and went to her local Citizens Information Centre to get more information about work permits and her options.
In fact, because Alice’s husband is already working in Ireland on a Green Card permit, Alice is eligible for a spousal work permit. There is no fee for this permit and the employer does not have to advertise the role to see if an Irish or EEA citizen is available. Alice told her potential employers this and they have applied for and received a work permit for Alice. Now that Alice is working, Irish employment protection legislation applies to her in the same way that it applies to all other workers in Ireland.
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Related Documents
- Work permits for spouses and dependants of employment permit
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Details of the arrangements to give access to employment for spouses, civil partners and dependants of non-EEA nationals who are holders of employment permits in Ireland. - Coming to work in Ireland
The rights of EU nationals and non-EU nationals to work in Ireland. Outlines the criteria regarding the need for employment permits and includes information on how to apply for an employment permit. - Green Card permits
The Green Card is an employment permit for employees in designated categories, depending on salary level. It replaces the working visa and work authorisation scheme.
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