Almost everyone have a dream to go abroad to study or work. This will help in gaining more exposure and introduces us to a very broad range of opportunities and careers vacancies. A good understanding of the country we opt to go is necessary and we must know the opportunities well, else it may consume our time and money.
Things to look after
If we decide to work outside EU or you are sent out by your employer, you may require a work visa or work permit before going to that certain country. We must have a good understanding of the food, climate, culture and so on. The time of work, job details ad methods all should be checked as it may influence your living style there.
Know well about the countries you like to choose.
First you must check the opportunities and possibilities which suits you and know about the visa rules of the country that you choose. You can find more help from the embassy or consulate. The Department of Foreign Affairs can help you in these situations.
The Irish embassy or consulate can help you in the country you opt to travel. This will give you an extra support in your workspace in another country.
We are providing some information about:
Australia: A work visa is needed to work there. Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection’s website has all information that people need to work in Australia. If you need to indicate interest in applying for a skilled visa, you can seek help at the SkillSelect service. A working holiday visa allows the youth to live and work there for a year. As per November 1 2018, Irish citizens aged between 18 and 35 can apply.
Canada: If you are planning to live and work permanently, there are different visas like family sponsorship and skilled workers. The Federal Skilled Worker Programme which brings out a new selection criteria is invites applications from May 4, 2013 onwards. The International Experience Canada Programme, which is launched the same year, invites students and others under 35 years of age to live and work for 2 years.
New Zealand: The most usual way which is used to gain permission is the skilled migrant visa. The visa will be granted after you secure enough points as a result of proper evaluation of your skills. The New Zealand Government Immigration website has all information you need about job and job spaces. Young people who aged between 18-30 can live and work for a year if they secure the working holiday visa scheme.
USA: An immigrant visa is the primary utility if you need to move to USA. The website of US Embassy in Dublin can give you all information about visas to migrate to US. US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs also provides you specific visa information. Different types of immigrant visas are there including sponsored visa by family or employer. Diversity visa lottery is another way which you can secure a visa.
Irish post secondary students and graduates can select the Intern Work and Travel Programme which allows them to work, travel and intern for a year.
Working Holiday Schemes
These are agreements between countries which gives adults the permission to travel and live in another country for about 12 months. Ireland has agreement with Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. With USA, the agreement is for 12 months which offers work and travel for young adults.
Documents that you should carry
- Passport and other ID proofs
- Visa or work permit, if reqd.
- Qualifying Certificates
- CV, employment records
- Medical records
- Birth and marriage certificates.
- Return tickets, if booked
- Contact details of family and friends.
Its very important to make sure that all measures are followed correctly and needed precautions are to be taken as we are in a highly risky position when we are out of our homeland. Its our responsibility to stay safe from exploitations and be in touch with the embassies and organizations which will make us feel more secure.