Webinar: Irish Immigration for Employers with Open Doors Initiative
May 15, 2024 | 11:00 AM — 12:30 PM GMT

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Join Fragomen Senior Managers, Fatima Aydin and Stephen McCrea along with The Open Doors Initiative for the Irish Immigration for Employers webinar on Wednesday, 15 May 2024.
On this webinar tailored to companies based in Ireland, we will go through some of the key information on the toolkit, including:
- The basics of navigating the Irish immigration system for employers
- Options available to employers when it comes to hiring talent in or outside of Ireland
- Understanding key terminology: visa, employment permit, IRP card, blue card, and others.
- Navigating the various work permit options available
- The new Employment Permits bill and how it simplifies the labour market needs test
By the end of this webinar, you will have a better understanding of the various considerations and options available to you as an employer when it comes to hiring migrant candidates, and how to navigate the Irish immigration system effectively.
The Open Doors Initiative:
The Open Doors Initiative is a group of over 130 companies and non-profits that works together with government departments to create pathways to employment and further education to people facing additional barriers. Some of the people we work with include refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, people with disabilities, those from a Traveller background, LGBTQIA+, people with a criminal history, and any intersectionality between the groups.
If you would like to attend this session, please click the register button.
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