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02_05_2013
New information for spouses and civil partners of students
Last week the Student Review Office announced that spouses and civil partners of students who were granted the 2004 Student Probationary Extension will now be considered for an extension of their student permission. The application period is next week 8th - 10th May. More +
11_04_2013
New information relating to Employment Permits
Today the Department of Justice (INIS) and the Department of Jobs announced some new initiatives relating to Employment Permits.
The new procedures will allow Non-EEA nationals to apply for an employment permit if they are offered employment in an area where there is a skill shortage in the Irish labour market. More +
05_04_2013
Chinese speaking volunteers needed!
We are looking for Chinese speakers to join our team of volunteer interpreters. If you are interested please contact us. More +
03_04_2013
Visit to Dublin by the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Representatives from the Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo will be in Dublin on 4th, 5th and 6th April. For more information see http://www.ambardc-londres.gov.cd/
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22_03_2013
New Citizenship Application Forms
The Department of Justice has updated the Citizenship Application forms. If you are applying for naturalisation make sure you use the new form, and post it to the new address You can find the new forms here: http://www.inis.gov.ie/en/INIS/Pages/Citizenship%20Application%20Forms More +
25_02_2013
We have a new drop-in centre!
We have opened a new drop-in information centre in Dublin City Centre. The new centre is located at 2 Sackville Place, Dublin 1. More +
18_01_2013
Be aware of a visa scam
A number of people applying for visas for Ireland have received emails from a fraudulent email address requesting the payment of a "Security Deposit" as proof of sufficient funds for travel. This is NOT a genuine email and you should not reply to it. More +
11_01_2013
Press release from the Minister for Justice & Equality
Minister Shatter has issued a press release publishing key figures on immigration related activity in Ireland in 2012 and outlining broad plans for further reform of the immigration system in 2013
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11_01_2013
Photos and video of International Volunteer Day
See the links below for some photographs and a short video of the International Volunteer Day event held on the 5th of December.
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04_01_2013
Apply for OPD migrant political integration scheme
We are now accepting applications for the OPD migrant political integration scheme. Closing date is the 18th of January 2013. More +
14_12_2012
RTE interviews with new Irish citizens
Almost 3,500 people became Irish citizens yesterday. Interviews with several new citizens can be watched on RTE Player. More +
11_12_2012
Free Mandarin language tour of the Chester Beatty Art Museum & Library
There will be a free Mandarin language tour of the Chester Beatty Library taking place on Saturday 15th December from 2pm. More +
10_12_2012
Updated contact details for INIS
A new list of email addresses and contact details for different sections in INIS is now available on the INIS website. More +
10_12_2012
New Communities Partnership Citizenship Application Support Service (CASS)
New Communities Partnership provides a free Citizenship Application Support Service for immigrants. See their website for more details More +
07_12_2012
Application process open for OPD migrant political integration scheme
We are now accepting applications for the third round of the Opening Power to Diversity scheme which will run for six months from April 2013. More +
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