Ireland · Study Abroad

Study-to-employment planning

Roadmap transitioning from Stamp 2 student to Stamp 1G graduate, Critical Skills Employment Permit, and Stamp 4 permanent residence.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

International students planning their career from education to Irish citizenship.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Selecting degree programs aligned with the Critical Skills Occupations List
Process

How the process works

  1. Complete Level 8 or 9 degree
  2. Activate Stamp 1G post-study work
  3. Secure Critical Skills employment offer
  4. Transition to Stamp 4
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Academic qualifications, career plan
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Master's graduates receive a 2-year Stamp 1G, providing ample time to secure a Critical Skills role.

Official source: Go Abroad Migration — Ireland Study. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

Ecosystem Architecture

Parallel Options & Supporting Tools for Study-to-employment planning

Explore supporting intelligence briefings, interactive points assessment tools, institutional services, and parallel global migration pathways.

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