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Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 2:22pm #1

Hello! I am looking to move to Ireland this summer! I am having a difficult time finding a visa permitting me to live and work. I am planning to be married to a man that lives in Northern Derry. I have a nice resume, however, I have been declined by hundreds of jobs that stated they would like me to work for them but are unable to sponsor a work visa. How can I possibly get into Ireland? I am desperate for advice. I spend hours every day trying to sort this. Would it be easier to get married and get into Ireland? Should I continue the work route or the marriage route? What would be the best way, we prefer Northern Ireland because he is already established there. How do I go about getting in the marriage route? I am clueless and we just want to be together. Thank you in advance!

TrustedApple · 01-06-2017 2:37pm

Bit of a gray area here.

Marriage to get a visa in Ireland ......

I am off lads bye

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 2:46pm

I'm sorry, I don't follow....what are you advising?

irelandrover · 01-06-2017 2:48pm

If you want to live and work in Northern Ireland then this really isnt the correct site. THis site deals more with issues for the republic.

punisher5112 · 01-06-2017 2:49pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

I'm sorry, I don't follow....what are you advising?

Its not how one would go about getting into a country they mean by using marriage.

nhunter100 · 01-06-2017 2:57pm

Sarah321! wrote:

Hello! I am looking to move to Ireland this summer! I am having a difficult time finding a visa permitting me to live and work. I am planning to be married to a man that lives in Northern Derry. I have a nice resume, however, I have been declined by hundreds of jobs that stated they would like me to work for them but are unable to sponsor a work visa. How can I possibly get into Ireland? I am desperate for advice. I spend hours every day trying to sort this. Would it be easier to get married and get into Ireland? Should I continue the work route or the marriage route? What would be the best way, we prefer Northern Ireland because he is already established there. How do I go about getting in the marriage route? I am clueless and we just want to be together. Thank you in advance!

I believe you need to contact the Home Office in the UK. This is a predominately an Irish site,so the chances of anyone here telling you how to circumvent UK emigration/ working visas is very low.

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 2:57pm

I am not JUST marrying to get into the country. I plan on marriage soon, anyway. I prefer working and making my own way. Just at a loss for direction. =/

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 2:58pm

Thank you so much! To be completely honest, I would prefer Ireland vs Republic. I appreciate the guidance!

pilly · 01-06-2017 3:04pm

What country are you from Sarah?

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:05pm

I am from The United States

pilly · 01-06-2017 3:06pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

I am from The United States

Okay, that makes it difficult. Have you looked into student visas?

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:09pm

It has been so difficult, Pilly. It is breaking my heart. Can you tell me some more about this student visa? I am a single parent and If that requires a lot of money then it simply isn't an option for me.

irelandrover · 01-06-2017 3:13pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

Thank you so much! To be completely honest, I would prefer Ireland vs Republic. I appreciate the guidance!

OK, there are two seperate countries:
Northern ireland
Republic of ireland which can also be called Ireland.

Since you want to move to Northern ireland then you are better off looking at .co.uk websites.

.ie websites will give you information on how to more to teh Republic of Ireland.

A student visa would not really be suitable if you want to work/ bring your child
https://www.icosirl.ie/eng/student_information/students_with_children.html

ForstalDave · 01-06-2017 3:13pm

Really this depends on a few things

where are you planing on living?
Do you have qualifications
what type of work are you looking for
are you in a long term relationship with this man/when are you planing on marrying

Living in Derry it would be quite hard to work in the republic, but the first step is to apply for a work visa for either the UK or Republic and see what they say, if you have responses from companys willing to hire you that may help

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:14pm

I truly appreciate your help! I will see if I can find another site. I accidentally stumbled upon this one.

pilly · 01-06-2017 3:14pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

It has been so difficult, Pilly. It is breaking my heart. Can you tell me some more about this student visa? I am a single parent and If that requires a lot of money then it simply isn't an option for me.

Yes it is expensive I'm afraid as you have to enrol and pay for a course and also have to have 7k with you.

There are rules around bringing children anyway under that visa.

I agree with others here though, the rules are different in the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland so you really need to research UK visas if you're going to live and work in Northern Ireland.

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:18pm

Forstal Dave...We have been together for a year. I truly love him. We would prefer to plan a wedding and do it the chapel way. But if it takes just doing it quickly so that we can be together there, then so be it. I have just basic job qualifications. Nothing special, I suppose. I am a professional recruiter for a staffing company and I am also a cosmetologist. I am capable of many different types of jobs as I am a quick learner and a people person. Anything to get in, as long as it is honest work. I honestly would prefer to live in the Republic. But he lives and works in Derry.

njs030 · 01-06-2017 3:21pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

Forstal Dave...We have been together for a year. I truly love him. We would prefer to plan a wedding and do it the chapel way. But if it takes just doing it quickly so that we can be together there, then so be it. I have just basic job qualifications. Nothing special, I suppose. I am a professional recruiter for a staffing company and I am also a cosmetologist. I am capable of many different types of jobs as I am a quick learner and a people person. Anything to get in, as long as it is honest work. I honestly would prefer to live in the Republic. But he lives and works in Derry.

What is a cosmetologist? Never mind I looked it up, it's a beauty therapist.

ForstalDave · 01-06-2017 3:25pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

Forstal Dave...We have been together for a year. I truly love him. We would prefer to plan a wedding and do it the chapel way. But if it takes just doing it quickly so that we can be together there, then so be it. I have just basic job qualifications. Nothing special, I suppose. I am a professional recruiter for a staffing company and I am also a cosmetologist. I am capable of many different types of jobs as I am a quick learner and a people person. Anything to get in, as long as it is honest work. I honestly would prefer to live in the Republic. But he lives and works in Derry.

Well marriage does make things simpler but they can and will block a marriage if they believe it is for Visa only. If you are restricted to northern Ireland it is harder for us to help as we would be mainly used to republic laws, though he can work anywhere in ireland.

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:28pm

It isn't only for a visa. But that is my fear, that they will question it. I just wish this weren't so complicated. Can I live in Derry and work in Ireland? He lives five minutes from the Republic.

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:28pm

I need a miracle. =(

pilly · 01-06-2017 3:32pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

It isn't only for a visa. But that is my fear, that they will question it. I just wish this weren't so complicated. Can I live in Derry and work in Ireland? He lives five minutes from the Republic.

Of course you can but you have to have a visa.

ForstalDave · 01-06-2017 3:32pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

I need a miracle. =(

This would be complicated, you'd be a US citizen living in the UK and working in the republic, you would need to be very clear how this would affect you tax and visa wise before you proceeded

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:37pm

ForstalDave wrote: »

This would be complicated, you'd be a US citizen living in the UK and working in the republic, you would need to be very clear how this would affect you tax and visa wise before you proceeded

okay, so then that obviously wouldn't be an option. Thank you for that advice.

01-06-2017 3:39pm

Do you have any European parents or grandparents - you might qualify for a European passport and be able to work anywhere in the EU.

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 3:45pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Do you have any European parents or grandparents - you might qualify for a European passport and be able to work anywhere in the EU.

I was adopted when I was two. I am unsure of family history. My father that adopted me has an ancestor that came to the US from Ireland, but it was back in 1778 so that ddoesn't help.

ForstalDave · 01-06-2017 4:17pm

Sarah321! wrote: »

I was adopted when I was two. I am unsure of family history. My father that adopted me has an ancestor that came to the US from Ireland, but it was back in 1778 so that ddoesn't help.

Well if you knew more about your natural parents you may be able to look into their side but that is more for you to decide to look into,

I do hope you get sorted though and if you do welcome to Ireland

Sarah321! · 01-06-2017 4:21pm

ForstalDave wrote: »

Well if you knew more about your natural parents you may be able to look into their side but that is more for you to decide to look into,

I do hope you get sorted though and if you do welcome to Ireland

Thank you! I have spoken with members of my bio family nd they said no to having immediate family from there.

njs030 · 01-06-2017 4:32pm

Perhaps your fiance could move to America for a while?
I think the UK are going to be very careful about immigration for the foreseeable future with Brexit looming.

crispycrisps · 01-06-2017 4:40pm

I doubt you'll find any employer willing to sponsor you as the areas you are experienced in aren't specialised enough.

Maybe ask your partner to contact his local citizen advice centre or immigration advisor.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/nireland/immigration/visas-family-and-friends/getting-a-visa-for-your-spouse-or-partner-to-live-in-the-uk/

As you've been advised you are best to use Northern Ireland or UK websites as Irish law and British law is very different.

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