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A graduate permission immigration review in Ireland is a solicitor’s review of your route to the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G). This service looks at your eligibility, the timing of your application and your transition to an employment permit. It is for international students completing a qualification in Ireland who want to stay on after graduation and plan the move from study to work properly.
What’s included
- A solicitor review of your route to the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G)
- Review of eligibility and the timing of your application
- Guidance on the transition to an employment permit
- Self-complete template with guidance notes — you fill it in yourself
- Documents tailored to Irish law and your circumstances, delivered by email
- A written summary of the key points and anything you need to do afterwards
Who this is for
- Final-year international students planning to stay in Ireland after graduating
- Graduates unsure whether their qualification makes them eligible
- Graduates with a job offer who want to plan their move to an employment permit
- Students whose permission is close to expiring around graduation
How it works
- Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
- Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
- A solicitor would then review your eligibility, timing and options for moving to an employment permit.
- The completed work is delivered to you by email, with plain-English notes on what to do next.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a graduate permission review cost in Ireland?
This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
What is the Third Level Graduate Programme?
It is a scheme that can allow eligible non-EEA graduates of Irish third-level institutions to remain in Ireland on Stamp 1G to seek employment and apply for an employment permit. Eligibility depends on your qualification and history.
When should I apply for Stamp 1G?
Timing matters, as you generally need to apply around the end of your studies and before your student permission lapses. The review will look at the right timing for you.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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