A lower Critical Skills Employment Permit salary threshold was introduced for recent non-EEA graduates who have graduated in the previous 12 months with a relevant degree. Designed to retain international-student talent in the Irish labour market post-study.
Recent non-EEA graduates of Irish higher-education institutions transitioning to employment permits.
Primary: Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment ↗
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