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Stamp 2 allows limited part-time work during studies, and eligible graduates can stay on under the Third Level Graduate Programme (Stamp 1G) to seek graduate-level work. But Stamp 2 and Stamp 1G time does not count toward long-term residency or citizenship.
On Stamp 2, non-EEA students on an eligible ILEP programme can do a limited amount of part-time work alongside full-time study. After graduating, eligible students can remain under the Third Level Graduate Programme on Stamp 1G to look for graduate-level employment, which is a valuable window to find a role and move onto a work permit.
The important caveat is that time spent on Stamp 2 and Stamp 1G does not count as reckonable residence toward Long Term Residency or citizenship by naturalisation. In practice, your qualifying clock for settlement generally starts once you secure an employment permit and move onto Stamp 1 (or reach Stamp 4). Many graduates use the Stamp 1G period to land a Critical Skills or General Employment Permit role.
Because permitted working hours and the conditions for staying on can change, confirm the current rules on irishimmigration.ie and with your institution. ACME can help you plan the transition from study to a work permit and time your applications so you stay in status.
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Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, confirm details with official sources.