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I agree with Dwebb55. Ideally you should start applying for full time roles as soon as you settle in with studies. The mistake many folks make is instead of focusing on the big-picture (full time good roles), they look for part-time jobs to meet up with living cost and before you know it, sometimes studies is affected or they become ok working at that level…(its ok to work part-time to supplement living cost, don't get me wrong) but there is stiff competition for the sweet jobs in Ireland. And being a black person, the odds are naturally not in your favour…. you have to be viciously smart and aggressive (People i know, applied for more than 100 roles in a 6 month period, attended over 30 interviews… at different stages 1, 2 and in some cases stage 3) in job hunting to land a good full time role. If you start looking for full time job early enough, you get to build connection with recruiters and HR leads, understand the job market and focus you attention in where you see your strength lies. You also build confidence which is critical during interviewing (which is what many lack). By June when Semester 2 is over you should have gotten a full time role, and if in the Critical Skills List, your employer should apply for you. After which you can apply for Stamp 1 residence permit even before your final results are out in September or October. Hence no need for Stamp 1G.

Dwebb55:
The first thing to note is that you can apply for full time jobs immediately after you have completed your second semester exams, even before you graduate, that is if you have been cleared to move onto the dissertation stage. One error a lot of students make is that they wait till close to or after graduation before applying for work. Ideally, you should start applying for graduate jobs, the very month you begin your Masters as many take 6 to 9 months to complete all the processes.

Secondly, upon completion of your Masters, you are eligible for a Stamp 1G. Just send your results, the medical insurance and the letter from.the school and you are good to go. With the Stamp 1G you can work full time. Now, if you get a job offer in a Critical Skills employment permit list, you have 2 options: Apply on your own or get your employer to apply on your behalf. Note that either way, your employer must provide certain documents for you before you can secure the CSEP and most will only provide such documents only upon the confirmation of your employment after 6 or 11 months, depending on the probation period. Many companies actually sponsor such applications after the probation period ends.

For Stamp 1, you need a job offer to apply for that
Without a job offer it can be difficult to get a Stamp 1. However, remember that you are eligible for a Stamp 1G because you studied in Ireland and you do not need a job offer for that. Also note that you can work full time on a Stamp 2 between June 1 and September ending, pending the release of your results which is what I am doing.

With regards to the medical insurance, you have already stated your course duration when applying initially. Your new medical insurance which will.be used for the Stamp 1G application is the one for new graduates and I think Study and Protect has the best rates, but don't quote me.in that.

For help in securing a job, ensure you plan ahead for every aspect of your study, lay your plans before God and it really helps if you have previous experience. If you do not there are ways to use the experience you gained while conducting your Masters, your assignments, tests and exams.ti build a portfolio that you can market yourself with. Finally try and get a mentor who will help guide and advise you on how to navigate the job market in a.new country.

Best of luck and please do not mind any typos as I am typing this after a long day!

See eh… To be honest with you. MBA in Cloud Computing will not do much good without a first degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering or maybe a MSc in one of these. OR at least 5years and above in core practice of these. This MBA in Cloud Computing is for management practice. And here in Ireland to get hired into management role as a new immigrant requires that your skills are exceptional. So like someone has advised… go for the harder software masters program. You stand a better chance of getting a job there….. They are all IT but an MBA is for team leaders, supervisors, managers and above.
Except you are already well rounded in Core IT like Dev Ops, AI, Machine learning, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, IAM etc…then MBA in Cloud Computing will shoot you to the skies..

Best of luck.

Eugochukwu439:
Owk sir
What about
“Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Cloud Computing”

Are ye using naira denominated cards. That could be the problem. You need a dollar debit card.

Skyburn:
Hello all,

Please has anyone encountered issues with bookings.com? Been trying to book for a while now, I got this response after submitting.
P.S I have tried different cards.

Yeah. You should not have any problem getting to Cork by bus. You can buy ticket online or pay at the bus park. Two buses I have used are AirCoach and GoBus. You can check them online. Its 20euros. If ye had a student ID it would be 16euros. Travel time is 3hrs 30min. They all drop at Patricks Quay.
No you don't need any vaccine or covid test to use the bus. But you’ll need a face covering.

The train is 46euros. With a student ID its 16euros. Its faster- 2hrs and 30mins. The stop is Kent Train station

You can proceed to your final destination by taxi. Download the app FreeNow or you could hail one too. If you are on a budget, and not with much luggages, you may choose to walk to Patrick Street (5-7mins walk from Patricks Quay or 10-15mins from Kent Station). Here you’ll get a bus to almost any part of the city.

My recommendation is you buy a bus ticket online book a time slot for an hour after you arrival in dublin. So you could board immediately after your clear immigration and exit the terminal. Even if you miss your time-slot, you already have a ticket you can board the next available bus. However, if you want to buy a ticket at the bus park when you get there. They will only sell a ticket if there is a space after everyone on that time slot has boarded.
Cork route sells fast. You don't want to arrive dublin at 1pm and be told that seats are only available on the bus for 7pm.

Best wishes.

niyogeol:
Hello.. for the bus, I believe (aircoach - name of a company) and other bus service companies do take cash. If the train, you will use cash to purchase ticket at the station. On whether you can enter the bus without vaccination, I am not sure what the rule is for people coming from abroad; but I believe it should fly. Especially as you can’t quarantine until you get to your final destination. I hope this helps. Cheers.

Ok. lol. From a student perspective it is expensive for the following reasons.
1. A litre of fuel sells for around 1.34 to 1.56 euros. No fuel subsidy here. So a full tank of premium fuel will cost around 50euros or more. There are three grades of fuel. The less quality one cost less but burns faster. Diesel is cheaper. Electric is the cheapest (govt gives subsidy for green cars)

2. Here we drive on the left side of the road and the driver's side is on the right hand drive of the car. It will take some relearning to get used to and as a student you may break some rules and incur penalty points on your drivers license…….. thats if you manage to get one before you finish your program. Its pretty challenging to get one now. Although you can use your Nigerian drivers license but the moment you get a GNIB, its required you acquire an Irish drivers license.

3. Besides the cost of a car here, not too expensive for a good 2nd hand though, the biggest cost will be insurance. 3rd party doesn't work here as such. For a newbie, your insurance will be high. Its not like Nigeria where insurance rates are usually flat for both comprehensive and 3rd party. Here there are a lot of other factors that determine your insurance. And that insurance is over important. You must not switch on the engine of a car without insurance….kidding…. actually you must not drive a car without insurance.

4. Here you pay for parking. Everywhere. Infact for your student accommodation car park, you may pay as high as 600 euros for a year. For street parking, there are flat rates for zones. Bottom line.. no free parking for over 95% of places, even in the college car park.

5. There is very good transport system everywhere in the city. With a student leap card, you pay approx 1.6 euro for everywhere you move to regardless of the distance.

So, make your choice. Why would you want to put yourself in so much stress owning a car when you have less need of it as a student.

Philadelphia:
Thank you.
However, I’m interested in experience from a student’s perspective. What’s it like? Is it expensive to own a car? Is it worth it considering the transportation system? What’s the advantage/ disadvantage?

That would be KLM via Amsterdam from Lagos.
You only need to do covid test with a negative result at least 72hrs before departure from Lagos

Mmaobey:
Please which airline can someone book to travel to Ireland without undergoing the mandatoryhotel quarantine, many countries are on the designated list of mandatory quarantine which means if we transit from that country you must quarantine ( correct me if am wrong).

2) I'm still looking for off campus accomodation in limerick.

I couldn’t agree more

clevermob:
Ma'am,

I'll really suggest getting the private counsel of the ICAS team. It's paid but they can answer these questions a lot better as they've seen a lot of these sorta scenarios in the past. At least, for someone that started a thread that is these number of pages strong, one can tell the agency is legit. My thoughts.

Might not exactly be the safest getting general thoughts especially on a platform where many have more questions than answers.

spiceeamiee:
Hello house, for someone with monthly income of over 1m, whats the appropriate amount to start explanations for as bulk sum. Also, do I need to present the statement from which the school fees was paid? Thirdly, a bank statement that is 3weeks old, is it too stale for submission? Bank statement is stamped 31st May but appointment is booked for 21st June. Do we need to get a new statement before 21st June? Thank you all.

Hi,
At monthly income of over 1m, you have a good financial base. You don't need any explanation of bulk fund. You just attach your monthly pay stubs or pay slips for each of those inflow in your bank statement. If you have your employment agreement where your income is stated, attach it too. Highlight where your salary is stated in the document for easy reference. Bank statement of 3 weeks old is just ok. I suppose it dates back six month. If they need you to update it when its being reviewed they will send a mail asking you to.
I wish you the best.

Chikirim:
Hello everybody! I have been following this thread and I have received a lot of valuable information for that I am grateful. I got admission to study at UCC Ph.D to begin in August 2021. I have 3 children aged 12,11 and 9 and would like to travel with them while husband stays back in Nigeria. I need advice on how to go about securing my kids visas and schools. Two in secondary school and one in primary school. I know that Ph.D students are allowed to travel with their kids but I have no idea on how to go about it. I am on a Nigetian scholarship , my school fees have been fully paid and the stipend for the first year has been paid to me 10,000 USD. Please help me! I have little time for the application as my supervisors have asked me to commence my visa applications.
My questuons are:
1. How much do I need to have in my bank in order to secure the visas for my dependents?
2 Do I need to find schools for them before applying for their visas?

Help! Help! Help!

Hello,
Congratulations. I live in Cork. Just opposite UCC. Its a great institution. You appear to be quite in a rush. I understand. But i’ll urge you to take things calmly. Talking from experience.... making a move with your family requires significant planning especially given their age. I hope you have done your research very well. If you and the children will be living in a foreign country for the first time, its going to be a huge transition and its wont happen in a snap. Getting the visa is the least of the problem. You’ll get it promptly. I hope you coming with enough funds. Even though you are on scholarship, your stipends wont cover you and your family’s living cost especially given the age of your children. You’ll need accommodation of around 1,200 euros per month, that alone takes almost all of your annual stipend. At Stamp 2, you are really restricted to work and the phd program is rigorous. If you are over 40, its gets more difficult to devote longer hours to study and research. You are exempt form access public funds and so you’ll have to pay for everything from your pocket.
Bottomline. You got to research your move by yourself and make proper planning. You are coming for a Phd and you have to be a strong self starter otherwise my best advice is for you to come to Cork first, learn the ropes, make adequate preparation for your family to join you in the next six to eight months , especially because of their age. The Phd program is a marathon not a sprint, so don't rush please
I wish you the very best.

I have received my passport with visa. Applied March 6th 2020 before the lockdown. Decision was made last week of July. Passport received today 20th August.

ExpressBooking:
Thank you

How do you mean met with UPS? Did they deliver your passport this evening?

Alday:
Yea. Met with UPS this evening.

The aviation minister also made the announcement for Aug 29 commercial international flights resumption today

https://mobile.twitter.com/fmaviationng/status/1295412120708960256

I think you guys should stick to your adventures in Ireland talk which you understand and leave christianity out, if you don't understand it. And if you choose to be an atheist or to serve anything for that matter, its your choice. Everything is a choice. Leave others to theirs

wowdiva:
In as much as there's a lot if humour in what you wrote, it's simply the truth. A lot of Nigerians are blinded by the church mentality. Even in the lockdown some churches held secret services and people went, but dressed casually. I had to ask one of the church goers that can't you pray at home? Does she know she can get the Corona and transmit it to her community if anyone gets in her Church. Even the Bible says give Caeser Things to Caeser, meaning we should give honour to the government of our Time. But the person saw me as a devil advocate. Now Churches are opening on Sunday, you nee to see the jubilation on my street, alot of people won't put in practice the Government regulations for opening Churches. Honestly I don't talk about this Church thing, as alot of people tag me as an atheist because I don't share their reasoning. Shrugs

Yeah. Full details is in their twitter handle. I also found this new addition to Study Visa Requirement. Its for those using Duolingo for Language requirement.

Note - As an exceptional measure for 2020, and to address problems being experienced accessing supervised tests because of Covid-19, we will also accept the results of online tests from providers named in the document linked above (the minimum scores acceptable for these tests are also on the linked document). In addition to the named providers, we will also accept Duolingo online tests. Your score from the Duolingo test must be at least 55 for short term English language preparatory courses or for second level education. Your score from the Duolingo test must be at least 75 for all other courses. For us to access your Duolingo results you will have to include us as an “institution” for your result. You do this by picking “Irish visa” as an institute on Duolingo.com. If you take the Duolingo test, please email englishlanguage@justice.ie with your Irish visa application reference number so that we can associate your Duolingo English language competence test score with your visa application. The reference number is “IRL” followed by eight digits for example IRL98765432.
Remember we will need to match your name, date of birth, email address and image provided to Duolingo with that information on your visa application

senitop:
Who has seen this on Ireland embassy website?



Update 26 June 2020.
Summary:
Irish VACs to reopen in Abuja and Accra on Monday, 29 June 2020.
New appointment system in effect.
Original documents must be submitted along with a colour copy of all application documents. If you don’t bring the colour copy, then there will be a facility to make a colour copy at the VAC for a nominal fee.
Only long-stay visas ('D' categories) will be processed initially. Short-stay Visas ('C' categories) will not be processed due to ongoing restrictions in Ireland.
Certain Priority/Emergency cases will continue to be processed as normal.
Those travelling will be expected to serve a 14 day period of self-isolation upon arrival to Ireland.
The Irish Embassy is pleased to announce the reopening of the Visa Application Centres (VACs) in Abuja and Accra on Monday, 29 June 2020. This is the first stage of a plan to resume full services in the coming months on a phased basis - subject to Irish Government Covid-19 measures and any local restrictions that may be in place.

The operation of these VACs will be carefully monitored by a range of stakeholders including VFS, Immigration Service Delivery (ISD) in Ireland and will be guided by public health advice set by the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) and World Health Organisation (WHO). An appointment system has been introduced to assist with capacity and social distancing requirements.

Initially, the VACs will only allow long-stay applications to be made ('D' categories – further info below). No tourism or short-stay visas ('C' categories) will be processed at this time due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland. Please be assured that we fully intend to resume our full visa service just as soon as public health concerns have been abated in line with Irish Government policy.

ICaSNg:
I would advise you wait till the Irish visa officially announces they are accepting new apps. Plus, applications will be scanned to Dublin via the VFS so hopefully response will be between 8-10 weeks.

Makes sense. I suppose this would be for new apps. Do you have any news on those who submitted before the lockdown.

Preye21:
Did u submit the documents to the vfs office?

Yes. In March before the lockdown in Abuja.

Preye21:
So can we say it is safe to start filing in our online applications

I applied since March 6th for September. Haven't received any response till date

Hello.
How much to clear Highlander 2009. + Delivery to Abuja. Give cost breakdown pls.
Thanks.

No Office in Abuja

i need one in Abuja

Hi femmy2010,
Please how much to clear Ford Escape 2008 arriving on ACL this weekend. Best Price offer please.
Thanks.

Yeah your fuel Rover's consumption is normal! I used one before.

I am having disappointments with auction export . And i have written to them to express my displeasure. Please can anyone tell me how long it should take a car from Canada to arrive Nigeria.

Dealer # 296102

Export1: Thank you for this message, Sir.

If you have any problems, feel free to contact our shipping department directly:

+1 416.900.3303 ext: 3
shipping@auctionexport.com

Let us also know your dealer number, so for us to know your issue.

Men, auction export is genuine but slow....., "I don't care attitude from the shipping department"
I already invited 3 of my colleagues at work when i bought since September, till now November can hasn't left Canada.
So Sad. i will ask those i have refereed to back down. I am so disappointed. Everyday, its a new sory of why my car hasn't left Canada

5p1naz: hi, for everyone looking to buy a car from auction export. i was researching online 3 months ago to verify their authenticity, ah well, auction export is authentic... i got my car last Friday. a Hyundai elantra 2008. bought it for my little sister. do not be afraid. now there are some things auction export have hidden on their bid or buy it now page, not that its literally hidden but you would hardly notice because of your excitement in buying cars without having to move from your bed, and that is hidden costs. their administration fee etc... if you end up winning a bid for $5000, bear in mind that their shipping cost and charges would be around the $2000 price, taking the car total to $7000 (note that this is an example) and most of you wont see that coming. so as a recommendation, always use their price calculator on the page of whatever car you are buying, because if you refuse to buy their car, they will take your deposit of $400 minimum. legit but take your time.

the car was as described, (it exceeded my expectation).
communication with their local representative was excellent.
their surprise and expensive administrative and shipping charges was irritating.
the shipment arrived 4 days after the estimated arrival date.
7 stars out of a possible 10

Men, auction export is slow....., "I don't care attitude from the shipping department"
I already invited 3 of my colleagues at work when i bought since September, till now November can hasn't left Canada.
So Sad. i will ask those i have refereed to back down. I am so disappointed

Oga, Please whats the rate today?
i want to buy dollars

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Hi Insipired,

I want to purchase 5,500$
How much will u sell to me?
Thanks