... The part that seems to apply to you from the linked page is the following "If you currently have immigration permission to be in the State (Stamp 1, 2 or 3) and a valid in date GNIB card you may apply to change that immigration permission." Read the rest here Also, I recommend reading this info - the criteria which qualifies you for an immigration status change: They also Point out that if you apply for a status change, it does not affect the expiration date of your WHA. If that is coming up, then you may not have enough time, and would have to lea ...

Hello! My name is Kevin. My family (wife, 13 yr old son) and I are planning our emigration from the States to Ireland...I'm sure to have plenty of questions to post as our departure date draws near (right now it looks like early summer), but for now I'm busy 'shopping' for a shipper. We will have one full 20' container (FCL) to ship (and probably a follow-up container of less timely items once we're settled) from Long Beach to Dublin. I'm surprised to hear of the wide disparity in prices that we are quoted, and worried that some shippers are merely trying to get out business with an attractive quote. My only questions at this Point for The IMC : 1) Has anyone heard of / dealt with either Schumacher Cargo (based in Long Beach) or Inter Movers (based in New Jersey)? 2) Is there any shipping company that any IMC members would recommend? A shipper that stands head and shoulders above the rest for price and service? Any insights are appreciated. Thanks.

Posted by: Becky Liam, Could you Point me in the direction to where I can find information on getting private health insurance while visiting, for 5 months, in Ireland and Northern Ireland? I will be on US Medicare insurance when we are planning on coming over next summer but I know that Medicare will not cover me while in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Becky Becky - Joanna just started a new topic along similar lines. I'll answer your question there.

Posted by: Becky Liam, Could you Point me in the direction to where I can find information on getting private health insurance while visiting, for 5 months, in Ireland and Northern Ireland? I will be on US Medicare insurance when we are planning on coming over next summer but I know that Medicare will not cover me while in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Becky Similar question. Will answer both here.

... WAy to go. It isn't difficult, and you can save a ton of money! A while back, it WAs a requirement to use a pet service. THat's not the case anymore, so people need to explore their options. The one thing I'd caution about your crate comment, WAs that there are legal requirements that the airlines have to follow for that. The pet has to be able to stand up without touching the ceiling of the crate, turn around etc. You do not WAnt to show up at the airport with the wrong size crate, and get denied boarding. Also, those pet companies often offer you an a ...

Liam, Could you Point me in the direction to where I can find information on getting private health insurance while visiting, for 5 months, in Ireland and Northern Ireland? I will be on US Medicare insurance when we are planning on coming over next summer but I know that Medicare will not cover me while in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Becky

my head is spinning with this topic too, to a Point I almost feel sick. I guess we will never truly know unless we actually give it a go. I WAs just home for 2 months , currently living in NZ, although I found it nice back home , I WAs not working so it WAs not reality. I've been thinking of going home for a few years now. I don't feel like NZ is somewhere I will settle down, it's a beautiful country but just lacks that punch of excitement. The outdoors lifestyle is amazing and I have had a great time here. But feels like I'm going against the grain now. It ...

Hi Sarah, This is a great topic, thank you for asking the question. Speaking from my own Point of view I can tell you that each time I moved back home (twice), I couldn't say that I knew it WAs the right decision. We really just had a desire to do so, and said let's just do it. Worst case it doesn't work out, and we go back. Which also happened, twice! I get asked this a lot via email and over the phone too. People are so apprehensive. They've built up a great life abroad, have stability in their day to day life, but long for home. It's a very common theme ...

... for going back to the US at some Point are not as stringent, but something you should research ahead of time also. 3. Buyer representation isn't very prevalent in the Irish property scene, however a number of realtors, or buyers agents as they appear to be referred to in Ireland, are popping up. I'd recommend getting in touch with a few, looking for references, finding out if they operate in your desired area etc. Typically they charge a percentage of the home purchase price, so plan accordingly. 4. where to buy is primarily a personal decision. Are you l ...

Hello, dear compatriots. I have my dual Irish citizenship and passport so don’t have to concern myself with visas and the like. I will be relocating in the coming months from the US. I don't expect, but not certain, that I will end up permanently residing in Ireland. I have a budget that is better suited for less economically robust countries. However I know there are official/legal issues I must work out prior to living elsewhere in the EU. For instance, banking and financial representation. Also, medical health affiliations and associated documents and cards (I depend on a medication after having my thyroid removed). Must I have established residence prior to gaining access to these services? Anything I can accomplish before I set out abroad? Anything any one could contribute to answering would be greatly appreciated. Or Point me in the right direction? I plan on a month (is that sufficient?) in Dublin (or is another city ok for getting things done?) before setting out to explore other EU options. If I feel at home in Eire perhaps I’ll stay put! I’m an artist and perhaps ‘The Dole’ would be an enticement. Thanks