Generalbong1:
Good morning guys. Please does anyone have any information on this? Please help!!!

Hiya! Did you get any information about this?

Did your agency help students with proof of funds and visa processing. If yes how do I go about it. I got admission already in Limerick University for Msc

[cquote author=CheapHomes1 post=111063343]

We have helped several applicants into Limerick. I dont see why your case should be any different.
When it comes to your search for international education placements in top institutions in the US, UK, Ireland and Canada, be rest assured that we can provide you with all the professional assistance you need. We tailor our services to meet your need based your career goals, academic vision and your pocket. we ensure that you present the right documents and ensure your application is well presented which will improve your chances of being selected. Our package for Ireland entails the following requirements:

TUITION FEE FOR IRELAND ARE FROM 12k EUROS AND ABOVE

Send me a DM for more details.

NB: A statement of purpose is very key and can disqualify you if not properly drafted. We can also put in a well drafted statement of purpose for you[/quote]

unilag100:
Hello, Ire pls how did you pay the acceptance fees for University of Limerick? And how did you go about paying 50% of the fees. Pls kindly check your Mail I sent you a mail.

Pls Incase anyone know how to go about this kindly explain on the platform so others can learn also and Incase there is any WhatsApp group for University of Limerick, pls kindly let me know.

Open a domiciliary account in USD - source for dollars and use your dollar card to pay the acceptance fee. if however, you have access to both your initial tuition fee and acceptance fee, then initiate Form A through CBN - trade monitoring system website. Upload your passport page , offer letter and Invoice . Once you receive the AF number in your email head to the bank you selected to initiate tuition fee payment.

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moyo90:
Did your agency help students with proof of funds and visa processing. If yes how do I go about it. I got admission already in Limerick University for Msc

[cquote author=CheapHomes1 post=111063343]

We have helped several applicants into Limerick. I dont see why your case should be any different.
When it comes to your search for international education placements in top institutions in the US, UK, Ireland and Canada, be rest assured that we can provide you with all the professional assistance you need. We tailor our services to meet your need based your career goals, academic vision and your pocket. we ensure that you present the right documents and ensure your application is well presented which will improve your chances of being selected. Our package for Ireland entails the following requirements:

TUITION FEE FOR IRELAND ARE FROM 12k EUROS AND ABOVE

Send me a DM for more details.

NB: A statement of purpose is very key and can disqualify you if not properly drafted. We can also put in a well drafted statement of purpose for you

Please check the visa requirements for Ireland very well . The popular microfinance POF used for the UK can not work for Ireland o. This can lead to not just refusal but a BAN

benmac4sure:
Please gurus help. What are the requirements and documents to bring (or go with) My Wife and daughter to Ireland?

I hope to start my PhD in UCD by September 2022. Please I need detailed guidance.

Any other PhD student going to Dublin? Please indicate and let's connect.

For PhD Applicants, the visa office advises that you sort out your visa first, travel to Ireland, register / enroll on your program, rent a comfortable apartment or accommodation- reasonably big enough to accommodate you and your family , sort out other financial requirements then initiate application for your family to join you.

Thank you very much sir

ICaSNg:


Open a domiciliary account in USD - source for dollars and use your dollar card to pay the acceptance fee. if however, you have access to both your initial tuition fee and acceptance fee, then initiate Form A through CBN - trade monitoring system website. Upload your passport page , offer letter and Invoice . Once you receive the AF number in your email head to the bank you selected to initiate tuition fee payment.

We offer free visa guidance for ULimerick applicants !

If I am correct, the spouse or partner of a PhD student is not allowed to work right?

ICaSNg:


For PhD Applicants, the visa office advises that you sort out your visa first, travel to Ireland, register / enroll on your program, rent a comfortable apartment or accommodation- reasonably big enough to accommodate you and your family , sort out other financial requirements then initiate application for your family to join you.

Sholy29ice:

If I am correct, the spouse or partner of a PhD student is not allowed to work right?

As copied from Google via petition link- they requested for a reform on this , if it has been overturned - I'm not sure
"The government of Ireland allows the spouses of non-EU PhD students to accompany them for the duration of their program, between three to five years," says Sidra. "These spouses are usually granted a Stamp 3 visa, which does not allow them to engage in any kind of employment, self-employment, business or trade."Sept 17, 2020

please how do I go about getting a work Visa to Ireland as I am not financially buoyant to process a study Visa at this point. it would be much appreciated if I can be guided on how to go about getting a work Visa to Ireland.

Anyone trying to use the new CBN tradesystem to make school payment abroad?

Which bank is the fastest...

It seem people are not running to Ireland again. Ireland still remain my dream country and am coming to spend holiday in Ireland during summer time. At least if I was not able to sch in Ireland then let me go there for holiday

Which school do you want to pay for? Is it university of limerick? And also I sent you a mail, please kindly check

Danku007:
Anyone trying to use the new CBN tradesystem to make school payment abroad?

Which bank is the fastest...

ICaSNg:

As copied from Google via petition link- they requested for a reform on this , if it has been overturned - I'm not sure
"The government of Ireland allows the spouses of non-EU PhD students to accompany them for the duration of their program, between three to five years," says Sidra. "These spouses are usually granted a Stamp 3 visa, which does not allow them to engage in any kind of employment, self-employment, business or trade."Sept 17, 2020

Hi @benmac4sure and @Sholy29ice, ICaS has stated the correct rule. It is firmly in place and has not been overturned...your spouse will not be able to work with a dependent visa. However, I think this is the least of your problems. In case you are not aware, the current policy for Non-EU family reunification in Ireland requires you to show that you will access AT LEAST €511 every week (for a family with 1 child) throughout your stay in Ireland with your family. This amount increases with your number of children. For instance, if you're on a 4-year PhD programme with one child, this means you must show proof of access to at least €106,288 if you want your spouse and 1 child with you for the entire 4 years. Without showing the requisite funds, your family will not be granted visas. It is a rigid rule that now applies to any Non-EU family member going to Ireland to join their Non-EU spouse/parent regardless of whether you are a PhD Student or working professional.

As a PhD student who is currently going through HELL trying to get my baby and husband to get their Irish dependent visas, my candid advise is go anywhere else but Ireland for your PhD, if having your family with you is a priority. Irish student immigration policies are not friendly for mature students with families. If you decide to proceed, please read the Non-EU Reunification Policy, digest it (especially paragraph 17.6) and prepare accordingly for the financial implications.

Good evening everyone, I trust we are all good. Please I need advised from anyone living in Ireland on Critical skill work permit who have brought his/her spouse over to Ireland. I have just been granted mine.. looking forward to start the process. Please I need to know how to commence , just anything relating to applying for visa from Nigeria will help. I have read some things online but just wanted to hear from someone who have gone through the process here. Thanks

Efe07:
Good evening everyone, I trust we are all good. Please I need advised from anyone living in Ireland on Critical skill work permit who have brought his/her spouse over to Ireland. I have just been granted mine.. looking forward to start the process. Please I need to know how to commence , just anything relating to applying for visa from Nigeria will help. I have read some things online but just wanted to hear from someone who have gone through the process here. Thanks

Hi Efe! I am processing for my family as well. It seems straightforward. Get the stated documents and apply online. You can actually fill the form online first while you gather the documents. Remember that any marriage or birth certificates must be certified by the ministry of foreign affairs in Abuja. Other documents must be printed on official letter headed paper if from a company and must have a phone number, address, contact person name and email and must be signed.

Also gather bank statements, letter from employers, tenancy agreement, utility bill and application letters from you and your spouse. Ensure you make coloured copies of all pages of your current and previous passports and your family at home will pick a date for their biometrics and submission.

That's about all I believe.

Efe07:
Good evening everyone, I trust we are all good. Please I need advised from anyone living in Ireland on Critical skill work permit who have brought his/her spouse over to Ireland. I have just been granted mine.. looking forward to start the process. Please I need to know how to commence , just anything relating to applying for visa from Nigeria will help. I have read some things online but just wanted to hear from someone who have gone through the process here. Thanks

Hi, welcome.

• See https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/ it tells you most of what you need to know.

• You can prove communication by way of phone logs, text and instant messages. I'll advise you take copious screenshots of these over a good time period. If children are involved, showing evidence of communication with them too I have heard is essential.

• Provide evidence of visitations by way of airline tickets, hotel bookings, family photos, etc.

• You can prove dependency by highlighting regular money transfers for upkeep, etc on your bank statements.

• Ensure you show enough funds in your accounts as being on a CSEP appears not to be enough especially for families with kids. Refer to the post by purplish, above.

• Get a letter of introduction from your landlord, employer and anyone else that can attest for you.

• Your letter of invitation is very important too. Highlight particularly the need for family reunification, don't assume it's evident. Your spouse should do the same. List all documents attached, submitted and their purpose.

• The process is long-drawn-out at the moment, I'll say expect up to a 8-9 month wait to hear back after submission

• While this thread is information rich, in my view, it's a general thread as such it's difficult to find specific information sometimes. I have created a separate thread for join family applications here https://www.nairaland.com/6901221/irish-join-family-visa-enquiries

Good luck

Dwebb55:


Hi Efe! I am processing for my family as well. It seems straightforward. Get the stated documents and apply online. You can actually fill the form online first while you gather the documents. Remember that any marriage or birth certificates must be certified by the ministry of foreign affairs in Abuja. Other documents must be printed on official letter headed paper if from a company and must have a phone number, address, contact person name and email and must be signed.

Also gather bank statements, letter from employers, tenancy agreement, utility bill and application letters from you and your spouse. Ensure you make coloured copies of all pages of your current and previous passports and your family at home will pick a date for their biometrics and submission.

That's about all I believe.

Thank you for your advise.
So I can start the process why in Ireland and have all documents submitted by my wife at Embassy in Nigeria right?

8BitGee:


Hi, welcome.

• See https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/ it tells you most of what you need to know.

• You can prove communication by way of phone logs, text and instant messages. I'll advise you take copious screenshots of these over a good time period. If children are involved, showing evidence of communication with them too I have heard is essential.

• Provide evidence of visitations by way of airline tickets, hotel bookings, family photos, etc.

• You can prove dependency by highlighting regular money transfers for upkeep, etc on your bank statements.

• Ensure you show enough funds in your accounts as being on a CSEP appears not to be enough especially for families with kids. Refer to the post by purplish, above.

• Get a letter of introduction from your landlord, employer and anyone else that can attest for you.

• Your letter of invitation is very important too. Highlight particularly the need for family reunification, don't assume it's evident. Your spouse should do the same. List all documents attached, submitted and their purpose.

• The process is long-drawn-out at the moment, I'll say expect up to a 8-9 month wait to hear back after submission

• While this thread is information rich, in my view, it's a general thread as such it's difficult to find specific information sometimes. I have created a separate thread for join family applications here https://www.nairaland.com/6901221/irish-join-family-visa-enquiries

Good luck

Thanks for sharing the information.

purplish:



Hi @benmac4sure and @Sholy29ice, ICaS has stated the correct rule. It is firmly in place and has not been overturned...your spouse will not be able to work with a dependent visa. However, I think this is the least of your problems. In case you are not aware, the current policy for Non-EU family reunification in Ireland requires you to show that you will access AT LEAST €511 every week (for a family with 1 child) throughout your stay in Ireland with your family. This amount increases with your number of children. For instance, if you're on a 4-year PhD programme with one child, this means you must show proof of access to at least €106,288 if you want your spouse and 1 child with you for the entire 4 years. Without showing the requisite funds, your family will not be granted visas. It is a rigid rule that now applies to any Non-EU family member going to Ireland to join their Non-EU spouse/parent regardless of whether you are a PhD Student or working professional.

As a PhD student who is currently going through HELL trying to get my baby and husband to get their Irish dependent visas, my candid advise is go anywhere else but Ireland for your PhD, if having your family with you is a priority. Irish student immigration policies are not friendly for mature students with families. If you decide to proceed, please read the Non-EU Reunification Policy, digest it (especially paragraph 17.6) and prepare accordingly for the financial implications.

This is quite sad. I'm sorry you have to go through this. I think if you have the funds available, your spouse could possibly enroll on a Masters program in the UK possibly in Belfast and he can apply with your baby. Or better yet initiate a visiting visa to IRELAND first and try to figure out if its possible to get an employer to sponsor his work permit.

I hope and pray Line falls in place for you and your family.

Brilliant breakdown. Thanks !

8BitGee:


Hi, welcome.

• See https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/ it tells you most of what you need to know.

• You can prove communication by way of phone logs, text and instant messages. I'll advise you take copious screenshots of these over a good time period. If children are involved, showing evidence of communication with them too I have heard is essential.

• Provide evidence of visitations by way of airline tickets, hotel bookings, family photos, etc.

• You can prove dependency by highlighting regular money transfers for upkeep, etc on your bank statements.

• Ensure you show enough funds in your accounts as being on a CSEP appears not to be enough especially for families with kids. Refer to the post by purplish, above.

• Get a letter of introduction from your landlord, employer and anyone else that can attest for you.

• Your letter of invitation is very important too. Highlight particularly the need for family reunification, don't assume it's evident. Your spouse should do the same. List all documents attached, submitted and their purpose.

• The process is long-drawn-out at the moment, I'll say expect up to a 8-9 month wait to hear back after submission

• While this thread is information rich, in my view, it's a general thread as such it's difficult to find specific information sometimes. I have created a separate thread for join family applications here https://www.nairaland.com/6901221/irish-join-family-visa-enquiries

Good luck

ICaSNg:


This is quite sad. I'm sorry you have to go through this. I think if you have the funds available, your spouse could possibly enroll on a Masters program in the UK possibly in Belfast and he can apply with your baby. Or better yet initiate a visiting visa to IRELAND first and try to figure out if its possible to get an employer to sponsor his work permit.

I hope and pray Line falls in place for you and your family.

Thanks ma'am. We currently have a pending appeal that has been with them since December *sigh* The visiting visa will be the last resort if the appeal doesn't come back positive. For now, my supervisors are supporting me to continue my PhD remotely from Nigeria until all of the visa issues are sorted. Thanks again.

Hi,
To be honest, I wont recommend anyone come to Ireland for Phd. Especially if you have family. Dont waste your time and money.
Dont get me wrong Ireland is a good country but from the way the Embassy in Nigeria is treating Nigerians, certainly they dont want Nigerians with family coming to Ireland. The visa process for bringing your family over is slow, not transparent and can best be described as unfair compared to Irish embassies in countries such as India, China, Turkey, even the Russia.

Even for Masters student looking for study visas, the rejection rates is extremely high (at almost 70% rejection week on week) compared to these countries i have mentioned.

Its really sad.

ICaSNg:


For PhD Applicants, the visa office advises that you sort out your visa first, travel to Ireland, register / enroll on your program, rent a comfortable apartment or accommodation- reasonably big enough to accommodate you and your family , sort out other financial requirements then initiate application for your family to join you.

Blueberry111112:
Hi,
To be honest, I wont recommend anyone come to Ireland for Phd. Especially if you have family. Dont waste your time and money.
Dont get me wrong Ireland is a good country but from the way the Embassy in Nigeria is treating Nigerians, certainly they dont want Nigerians with family coming to Ireland. The visa process for bringing your family over is slow, not transparent and can best be described as unfair compared to Irish embassies in countries such as India, China, Turkey, even the Russia.

Even for Masters student looking for study visas, the rejection rates is extremely high (at almost 70% rejection week on week) compared to these countries i have mentioned.

Its really sad.

You are very correct. I wish someone had offered me this advice in the beginning. My regret now is that I am already enrolled and progressing in my research and my husband has talked me into continuing despite the challenges. It is a horrible horrible situation. I don't think it is the embassy in Nigeria though...I have heard other discriminatory stories across board. Also, the policies that guide the process seem to be intentionally set up to shut non-EU students with families out of Ireland.

Hi,
I understand your pain. Speak with your faculty, you may be able to exit with a Masters (Masters of Research) MRes. This varies though. It becomes a bit more tricky if your research is funded.

purplish:


You are very correct. I wish someone had offered me this advice in the beginning. My regret now is that I am already enrolled and progressing in my research and my husband has talked me into continuing despite the challenges. It is a horrible horrible situation. I don't think it is the embassy in Nigeria though...I have heard other discriminatory stories across board. Also, the policies that guide the process seem to be intentionally set up to shut non-EU students with families out of Ireland.

8BitGee:


Hi, welcome.

• See https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-join-family-in-ireland/joining-an-irish-national/join-family-visa/ it tells you most of what you need to know.

• You can prove communication by way of phone logs, text and instant messages. I'll advise you take copious screenshots of these over a good time period. If children are involved, showing evidence of communication with them too I have heard is essential.

• Provide evidence of visitations by way of airline tickets, hotel bookings, family photos, etc.

• You can prove dependency by highlighting regular money transfers for upkeep, etc on your bank statements.

• Ensure you show enough funds in your accounts as being on a CSEP appears not to be enough especially for families with kids. Refer to the post by purplish, above.

• Get a letter of introduction from your landlord, employer and anyone else that can attest for you.

• Your letter of invitation is very important too. Highlight particularly the need for family reunification, don't assume it's evident. Your spouse should do the same. List all documents attached, submitted and their purpose.

• The process is long-drawn-out at the moment, I'll say expect up to a 8-9 month wait to hear back after submission

• While this thread is information rich, in my view, it's a general thread as such it's difficult to find specific information sometimes. I have created a separate thread for join family applications here https://www.nairaland.com/6901221/irish-join-family-visa-enquiries

Good luck

I will also clarify that you only need to show evidence of relationship by text, chats and other means IF you have not lived together as a couple after you got married OR if you are a deFacto partner or spouse.

If you lived together for sometime after marriage and have children, I believe wedding pictures and post marriage pictures would suffice as evidence. This distinction was made on their website. It never hurts though to put as much evidence as you have in your application.

Secondly, if you have a critical skills permit and an offer that meets or exceeds the threshold stated on their website then you are good to go as well. I think the application process for those with a CSEP is faster than the 8 month period. A friend got his family permit under 3 months and the current wait times on their website is currently about 8 weeks for CSEP.

I will update more as our process progresses.

Efe07:



Thank you for your advise.
So I can start the process why in Ireland and have all documents submitted by my wife at Embassy in Nigeria right?

Yes! You will send her all the documents from you that she will need to complete her application. As stated above, if you have not lived together for long after marriage, you will need strong proof that the relationship is genuine. One way that I did this was that I included my wife's details as well as my kids in my application while applying for my study visa.

She will then apply online for herself and the children if you have kids. Once the online application is completed, she will choose a date to attend VFS and capture her biometrics as well as to submit all the documents.

Do note that you have to send her copies of each page of ALL your passports, both current and expired and she will also make copies of ALL passports for you and your children

Your wife will also show and explain your statement of accounts for yourself and your wife and explain lump sum withdrawals and deposits into all your accounts. You will write a letter of invitation while your spouse will write a letter of application.

I hope I haven't left anything out?

Dwebb55:


Secondly, if you have a critical skills permit and an offer that meets or exceeds the threshold stated on their website then you are good to go as well. I think the application process for those with a CSEP is faster than the 8 month period. A friend got his family permit under 3 months and the current wait times on their website is currently about 8 weeks for CSEP.

I will update more as our process progresses.

The examples I have highlighted are CSEP holders and Irish nationals. I want to believe your friend got theirs in 2020 before the world turned on it's head.

8BitGee:


The examples I have highlighted are CSEP holders and Irish nationals. I want to believe your friend got theirs in 2020 before the world turned on it's head.

They actually just came in in January!