Scheme To Regularize Long-Term Undocumented Immigrants

Key Points

• Long-term undocumented immigrants in Ireland may be eligible to apply for valid immigration permissions beginning Jan. 2022 

Overview

The government of Ireland approved a scheme that will offer a pathway for immigrants not currently holding valid immigration permissions to remain and reside in Ireland to apply and legalize their residency status. Applicants will be allowed to remain in Ireland during the legalization period.

The scheme will open for online applications in Jan. 2022 and will remain open to applicants for a period of 6 months. Eligible individuals include: 

• Have had a period of residency of at least four years in Ireland without holding immigration permissions once applications have been opened; or