From 2 September, 2024, work permit holders can change employers without applying for a new permit, provided they have completed at least nine months with their current employer.
Here's what you need to know if you want to apply to change employers:
Nine Months Requirement:Must have completed nine months of employment with your current employer. This applies to holders of a general or critical work permit.
In exceptional cases, such as exclusion, exploitation or major changes in your employment situation, you may be eligible for a new work permit for another job within the first nine months.
Permit Validity: Your current work permit must be valid and valid for at least two months at the time of applying for change.
Occupation: The new role must be in the same occupation or occupational classification as the original permit.
For GEP holders, this means moving into the same type of occupation identified by its 4-digit Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code.
CSEP holders can make this move across a wide range of employment opportunities within the same 3-digit SOC code.
Important conditions
Number of Permitted Changes: Under this provision a permit holder can change their employer up to three times.
Employment Agreement: A new agreement signed by the new employer and employee must be submitted with the application. The employee must start work with the new employer within one month of the issuance of the new permit.
No New Labor Market Needs Test (LMNT): There is no need to perform the Labor Market Needs Test when changing employers. This is because employment in the domestic and EEA labor markets has already been tested or identified as severely lacking.
Application Process for Change of Employer
Prepare the required documentation:
- Filled and signed application form.
- Employment contract signed with new employer.
- Any additional documentation that may be required depending on your specific situation.
Submit a request for change of employer:
A completed and signed application form and signed new employment agreement must be submitted by email to eptransfer@enterprise.gov.ie .
Await Decision:
Processing time may vary depending on the application.
Starting with the new employer:
You should start your new role within a month. It is important to note that you cannot start a new job until the work permit is reissued.
For complete information on how to change employer, read the department's website at the link below
Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment website
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