SGS CON · IMMIGRATION
Stamp 4 may be granted on different immigration grounds. The first step is to identify the basis that applies to your circumstances.
We review your immigration history, current permission and the possible basis for a Stamp 4 application, registration or renewal.
POSSIBLE ROUTES
For eligible holders who have completed the required period on a qualifying Critical Skills Employment Permit and registered Stamp 1 permission.
For eligible permit holders who completed the required qualifying period under applicable conditions.
Eligibility depends on the permission basis and full immigration history; not every Stamp 1 period qualifies.For qualifying researchers who completed the applicable period under a valid Hosting Agreement and immigration permission.
For an eligible spouse or civil partner seeking permission to reside with an Irish citizen in Ireland.
For an eligible person in a committed, durable relationship with an Irish citizen, subject to applicable conditions.
For an eligible non-EEA parent applying based on their relationship with and involvement in an Irish citizen child’s life.
For qualifying family members granted permission under the applicable international protection family procedure.
This is distinct from the general Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy.For people granted qualifying refugee or subsidiary protection status.
For eligible applicants granted Long Term Residence based on qualifying lawful employment-based residence.
Five years of any residence does not automatically establish eligibility.For eligible people and qualifying family members under the relevant investor or entrepreneur programme.
For certain dependants whose immigration circumstances changed after a parent became an Irish citizen.
For case-specific permissions or circumstances requiring individual review before the correct route can be identified.
Regularisation, Section 3 or Permission to Remain do not automatically guarantee Stamp 4.RELATED SERVICES
Each service represents a separate stage. Following the diagnostic assessment, SGS will identify what applies and provide a tailored quote.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
A separately identified and contracted service when applicable to the case.
EDUCATIONAL GUIDES
Practical information to understand the journey, prepare well and identify when professional assistance is needed.
Understand why the Stamp 4 basis must be identified first.
Open guide →02Organise immigration history and evidence for the applicable route.
Open guide →03Learn the difference between approval, registration and renewal.
Open guide →CHOOSE HOW YOU WANT TO MOVE FORWARD
SGS identifies and completes the stages applicable to your case.
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