... food" WAs on the critical-needs skills List. I WAs told by an Irish STEM recruiter that food sci WAs a viable path for immigration to Ireland. Unfortunately, he thought I should begin searching for grad training programmes at Irish food companies in February. Turns out that the deadlines were almost all in the latter months of last year. He recommended I get a job in the US, get experience, and then try again next year. He also said it would be worth it to appeal directly to food companies in Ireland and see if HR likes me. Before I start cold-emailing HR d ...

... we had a letter from our landlord. She told us not to WAit until we had all the items on the long List but to just then keep on sending in items like my pay stubs as they became available. My husband had his appointment with the immigration office after about a month and got his temporary stamp 4 even though we had not submitted everything by then. I think because we knew what WAs needed and were methodical in going about getting everything, I am pleased to report that it has actually been quite an easy process:) Best, Rikke

Kelsey - great question, thanks for asking it. And thanks too Mairead and David for adding your thoughts. Mairead - I'm looking forward to hearing how your experience goes. I WAs under the impression that the Stamp 4 application WAs a somewhat lengthy process (multi weeks/months) as opposed to a trip to the Garda station with the relevant evidence to support the application. Kelsey - the INIS website specifically says you cannot work until you have received proper immigration status. "An applicant has no entitlement to enter employment during the applicati ...

If you buy from a US seller who doesn't collect VAT you need to pay VAT when it comes through customs. More devices support it than usually List it as a feature. Dig out the manual (or look it up online) for your existing electronics. Most laptops you can buy either a new cable that goes from the WAll to the transformer. Some you have to replace that transformer.

Also, if you're looking to donate anything, the Irish Charity Shops Association has a map/list of charity shops around the country at this link.

Octane are UK Underwriters usually quoted by "specialist" companies like Adrian Flux (great UK broker) so probably offered a really good price based on US experience? no harm there but unfortunately good prices don't always mean good customer service.. I spent an hour on the phone this morning with It's4women's complaints dept !! Might be an idea to have a List of underwriters who cover US drivers and feedback on experience using them?

... usually a case of Democrats vs Republicans, and that there is a very strong dividing line there alone. But, the divisive nature of the candidates vying for candidacy this time around, are splitting opinions even within the parties. I'm sure this has happened before, but maybe not to this degree. I have read plenty of news articles (most recently this one on the BBC) about Americans looking to move abroad depending on the outcome of the election. Canada seems high on the List of likely destinations for people looking for a WAy out. I'd be interested to hear ...

... in Ireland is a bit of a shambles if you ask me. I got quite fed up with how things were handled to be quite honest. I had bought a house in the US years back, and WAs used to a more professional and transparent approach. You can find more details here: As for proving you will be a 'cash' buyer, that'll be very hard to prove until you have the money in the bank. There's nothing stopping you bidding for a house in Ireland, and at the same time, planning to rent out your UK house. Being a cash buyer does hold some weight. The sale won't be contingent on y ...

... - after a recent trip back home, my wife (English) has had an Epiphany of sorts and after plenty of discussions over the last week or more, we've concluded as much as we can that perhaps moving home might not be a bad idea after all for our kids and overall quality of life. Given the amount of space we have for our buck in the South East (small detached house) of England we're looking at options around Galway and buck for buck Ireland wins hands down - nevermind the quality and pace of life back home it looks on the surface as a decent idea. I have a job ...

If finding good pizza is near the top of your List of worries, you should be fine 🙂 The job thing can be a worry for sure. Why would you need to do a lot of re-learning. Is it country specific work, or something that needs licensing?