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Immigration compliance for international students in Ireland is a solicitor’s check that you are meeting the conditions of your student permission. This solicitor compliance check covers work hours, attendance requirements, renewal timing and the route to Stamp 1G. It is for international students who want to protect their permission and plan ahead for their time in Ireland after graduation.
What’s included
- A solicitor compliance check for international students in Ireland
- Review of work hours, attendance requirements and renewal timing
- Guidance on the route to Stamp 1G
- 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
- International students working part-time alongside their studies
- Students unsure whether their attendance meets the requirements
- Students approaching a renewal and wanting to get the timing right
- Final-year students planning to stay in Ireland after graduating
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 work, attendance and permission history against the conditions of your permission.
- 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 student immigration compliance check 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.
How many hours can international students work in Ireland?
Students on Stamp 2 can generally work limited hours during term time, with more hours permitted during set holiday periods. Working more than permitted can put your permission at risk, so it is important to know the rules for your stamp.
What is Stamp 1G?
Stamp 1G is a permission that can allow eligible graduates of Irish third-level programmes to remain in Ireland to look for work or work after their studies. Eligibility depends on your qualification and immigration history.
For more on Irish immigration, visas and citizenship, see our Immigration & Citizenship in Ireland guide.
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