Moving to Ireland and working there? I'm American?

Question

I've got a bachelor degree, and I'd like to live and work in Ireland, and eventually become nationalized as a citizen. My grandmother was born in Ireland, but she can't find her birth certificate, so this is really the only way I could do it. How how is it to do it if you're college educated and can contribute to the economy? thanks

Answer 1

If she can't find her birth certificate she can just apply for an new one, might cost all of $10. My advice, get all the paper work together for her  show her where to sign & then it will get done. It is very uncomplicated for her to get a replacement & would be a silly reason for you not to claim Irish citizenship.

TRUST ME getting Irish citizenship through your grandmother is going to be a MILLION times easier than dealing with immigration issues. As an Irish citizen you will have full rights but as a non- national immigrant your rights are servely limited.

Answer 2

As a US citizen, you have no legal right to work here. U.S. passport holders must have a valid work permit before they are allowed to enter into employment in Ireland. However, don’t give up. A visa-required national who has an offer from an employer in Ireland of employment may be given a working visa by an Irish Embassy or Consulate.

Contact the embassy in Washington: http://www.irelandemb.org

There are also Irish consulates in New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco.

Good Luck.

Answer 3

i think that only counts if both or 1 of your birth parents is Irish. i think you may have a fight on your hands if your Granny's birth certificate is the only way in. i am not sure though