Jim O'Callaghan
Question:299. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation the status of a visa application by a person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39671/18]
View answerTuesday, 2 October 2018
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The person concerned is currently the holder of a Working Holiday Authorisation, WHA. The WHA scheme is operated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A person who holds a WHA is required to obtain a permission from the Minister for Justice and Equality to enter, reside and work, under the terms of the WHA, in the State. Under the terms of the WHA it is not possible to apply for an employment permit whilst in the State.
Therefore, the terms of the WHA preclude the person named concerned from being eligible to apply for an employment permit.
The foreign national may consider submitting an application for an employment permit from outside the State, on foot of an eligible job offer, which will be considered subject to the usual criteria applying under the Employment Permits Acts and Regulations.