Gary Gannon
Question:404. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Justice if she will advise on an immigration issue of a person (details supplied). [47006/22]
View answerTuesday, 27 September 2022
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It is open to the person concerned, who would already have been granted the Stamp 1G for a period of 2 years, to request an extension of their current immigration permission by writing to Unit 1, Domestic Residence and Permissions Division, Immigration Service Delivery, Department of Justice, 13-14 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, DO2 XK70 or by email to unit1residencedivision@justice.ie
Any application submitted should be supported with documentary evidence showing employments secured and continuing efforts to secure employment.
The Third Level Graduate Programme provides that when an applicant has completed their studies in Ireland and gained an award at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or above, that person may qualify for a Stamp 1G for 12 months. Where an individual receives an award at Level 9 NFQ, they may qualify for a Stamp 1G for up to 24 months subject to the overall limit of 8 years on student conditions that applies.
Graduates at level 9 NFQ or above who qualify for a Stamp 1G permission will be granted the permission for 12 months initially. This can be renewed for a further period of twelve months, subject to the overall eight year limit on student conditions not being exceeded.
A Stamp 1G is granted or renewed under the Third Level Graduate Programme where the graduate satisfies the immigration authorities that he or she has taken appropriate steps to access suitable graduate level employment, for example, attendance at job interviews, signing up with graduate employment agencies etc.