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Who are Visafirst?

Who are Visafirst.com?. Visafirst.com are a Global Visa Processor, established in 2003 and processing 800,000 visas annually worldwide. We operate from 24 offices including central locations in Australia, USA, UK, France and Italy.

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Who are Visafirst?

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  1. Who are Visafirst.com? • Visafirst.com are a Global Visa Processor, established in 2003 and processing 800,000 visas annually worldwide. • We operate from 24 offices including central locations in Australia, USA, UK, France and Italy. • Visafirst.com support many of the largest international corporations, governmental agencies and travel management companies. • We are part of the Taxback Group; (PWC Audited)

  2. Visafirst.com clients

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  4. Why use Visafirst.com With more than 10 years of industry experience we can offer a professional and experienced first class service. Our clients have the security of knowing their employees travel on time and on the correct visa. Important : A work permit gives an employee permission to work in a given country, but employees also need an entry visa to enter the country. Visafirst.com can assist with both applications. Visafirst.com services : • Online visa tracker • Multilingual website and call centre • Excellent rapport with local embassies • Same day processing • Rigorous quality control

  5. Our Visa and Consular Service Offering includes: Short stay business visas worldwide including to India, China, Russia, we can assist wherever you need to go! Intercompany transfers & Employer Sponsored Work Permits Permanent resident application New business start-up applications & Investor visa applications InternationalVisa & Work Permit Solution

  6. Associated Products and Services; Russian visa, business invitation& Russian tourist voucher Documents attestation for countries outside EU, US and Australasia. Passport application and renewal Arrival services InternationalVisa & Work Permit Solution

  7. Ireland Visa options • - Short Stay Business Entry (up to 90 days) • SSBV; no work rights • Atypical Work scheme, pilot programme • Highly skilled Job interview authorisation, pilot programme • Graduate Scheme • Long Stay Business Entry (90 days +) • Intercompany Transferee • Working Holiday Visa • General Employment Permit • Critical Skills Employment Permit • Business Permission for Start-ups • Partner/Spouse Employment Permit • Contract for Services Employment Permit

  8. Ireland Job Interview Authorisation • For companies who are recruiting occupations on the highly skilled occupations list, applicant may be granted visa to enter the state for up to 90 days. • During this period if applicant is successful at interview Visafirst can apply for a work permit for the applicant and they will be allowed to remain onshore while a decision is reached on the work permit application. • Benefits: • Allows the employer to meet the applicant face to face. • Issued for: up to 90-days. • Processing Time: up to 5 business days.

  9. Ireland Third Level Graduate Scheme • Third Level Graduates can remain in Ireland, after they complete their studies to work. Eligible applicant may apply for a work permit. • Notes: • On this scheme, student may work full time. • Students can stay in Ireland for a maximum of 7 years. • Benefits: • Allows the employer to meet the applicant face to face. • Issued for: From 6 to 12 months.

  10. IrelandGeneral Employment Permit • The Work Permit assume all occupations to be eligible unless otherwise specified. • Requirements: • A job offer of minimum remuneration of €30,000pa. Applications where the remuneration is below €30,000 accepted in exceptional circumstances. • A labour market test needs to be completed- there are exceptions. • The applicant must process the relevant qualifications, skills or experience. • There are limitations on the minimum number of EEA nationals required. • Issued for: up to 2 years and can be renewed for a further 3 years.

  11. Critical Skills Employment Permit ( • This permit is designed to attract highly skilled people into Ireland with the aim of encouraging them to take up permanent residence. • Requirements: • Remuneration of €60,000 or more. • Job offer of 2 year duration. • The Critical Skills Permit is also available to certain occupations earning remuneration between €30,000-€60,000 including ICT professionals, professional engineers and technologists, business and financial professionals. • Issued for: 2 years, renewable.

  12. Ireland Partner Employment Permit • The permit is for Dependants / Partners / Spouses of holders of Critical Skills Employment Permits. • Requirements: • The Remuneration can be less than €30,000 but not less than the National Minimum Wage. • The Job offer can be for any occupation. • Issued for: For the duration of the Critical Skills Employment Permit of the partner or up to 2 years.

  13. Ireland Contract for Services Employment Permit • The permit is for Foreign Companies to act as Contractors to provide services to an Irish entity. • Requirements: • The contractor must register with the Revenue as an employer and with the CRO (if applicable). • Labour Market Test may be required. • The basic remuneration must be at least €40,000. • The occupation must not be included in the list of ineligible occupations. • Issued for: up to 2 years, extension to max 5 years.

  14. Canadian Visa Options • Business Visa/ Tourist Visa • Working holiday visa • Intercompany Transferee • Work Permit • Permanent Resident Visa

  15. CanadianWorking Holiday Visa This is a Temporary Resident Visa open to all occupations. Requirements: • Eligible passport • Less than 36 years for Irish passports • Police clearance • Compulsory professionals & trades need to be licensed Issued for: up to 2 years Spouse & Family: No. Dependents apply for their own visas.

  16. Canadian Intercompany Transferee The permit allows an overseas national to live and work in Canada. It is a temporary resident visa. Without the need for Labour Market Impact Assessment. Requirements: • The applicant must be able to evidence employment with the overseas branch prior to application for 1 year in the previous 2 years via payroll or contract. • The company must have a direct link with the Canadian company by common ownership Issued for: initially for 1 year, can be extended for up to a maximum of 7 years.

  17. Canadian Work Permit The Canadian Work Permit allows an overseas national to live and work in Canada. It is a temporary resident visa. There is no age requirement. Requirements: • Compulsory professionals & trades may need to be licensed before they can apply including teachers, medical, accountants, ironworker, panel beater, electrician, etc., dependant on state. • Your employer needs to get Labour Market Impact Assessment. Visafirst.com can assistemployer with this application. Issued for: up to 2 years and can be renewed.

  18. Canada Experience Programme (CEP) This is a permanent resident visa to allow applicant to live and work in Canada permanently. It allow a successful temporary placement to remain in Canada indefinitely. Requirements: • Applicant will need to evidence 12 months Canadian work experience in the last 3 years in a skilled occupation. Spouse & Family: Yes

  19. NEW ZEALAND

  20. New Zealand Visa Options • Business Visa/ Tourist Visa • Working holiday visa • Intercompany Transferee • Work Permit • Permanent Resident Visa

  21. Australia

  22. Australian Visa Options • Business Visa/ Tourist Visa • Short stay work permit of up to 90 days for specialized occupations (one entry only) • Working holiday visa • Employer Sponsored 457 visa • Permanent Resident Visa

  23. Australian Working Holiday Visa • This is a Temporary Resident Visa open to all occupations. Applicant has 12 months to enter once the visa is granted, the year starts on date of entry. • Requirements: • Eligible passport • Less than 31 years for Irish passports • Evidence of funds • There is a work limitation of 6 months with any one employer. • Issued for: 1 year with an option to apply for a 2nd year. • Spouse & Family: No. • Processing Time: 48 hours.

  24. Australian Employer Sponsored Visa • This is a Temporary Resident Visa available to over 600 occupations. • Requirements: • Employer must be approved to sponsor foreign workers. • Job offer must be for a minimum of $53,900 pa. • Salary must meet local market rates. • Employer must meet Training requirements. • Employer must demonstrate efforts to hire Australian employees. • Applicant may need to complete IELTS & skills assessment. • Issued for: 1 to 4 years for new sponsoring employers, can be renewed. • Spouse & Family: Yes.

  25. Work Permits to Other Countries Visafirst.com can prepare work permits & visa applications to: • UK • USA • Singapore • Europe • Other … Note: each country will have its own individual skill level requirement.

  26. Contact details Edwina Shanahan eshanahan@visafirst.com VisaFirst.com, 14 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 Nominated Contacts Short stay visas : Hana Hlochova Intercompany Visas & Permits: Edwina Shanahan Tax advice: Ruairi Kelleher

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