General Employment Permit review
Guiding employers and candidates through the mandatory 28-day Labour Market Needs Test advertising and wage requirements for a General Employment Permit.
Who this pathway suits
Employers sponsoring roles outside the Critical Skills list.
Eligibility at a glance
- Compliance with JobsIreland and national press advertising rules
How the process works
- Formulate compliant job specifications
- Monitor 28-day recruitment window
- Prepare EPOS application package
Documents you will typically need
- Job advertisements, tearsheets, candidate qualifications
What to keep in mind
Advertising errors trigger automatic refusal; exact adherence to statutory wording is essential.
Official source: Go Abroad Migration. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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