Immigration solicitors in Waterford

Clear legal advice on Irish immigration, residence and citizenship

At Peter O’Connor & Son LLP, we provide practical immigration law advice to individuals, families, employers, employees, students, business people and retirees in Waterford, across Ireland and internationally.

Irish immigration law can be difficult to navigate, particularly where a person’s right to live, work, study or remain in Ireland is involved. Applications often require careful preparation, supporting documents, strict timeframes and clear explanations of personal or family circumstances.

We help clients understand the immigration process, identify the correct route and prepare applications as clearly and effectively as possible. Our role is to give practical legal advice, explain the steps involved and guide clients through each stage.

Irish immigration services

We advise on a wide range of immigration matters, including:

  • Visa applications and appeals
  • Residence permission
  • Registration and Irish Residence Permit matters
  • Citizenship and naturalisation
  • Family reunification
  • Retiring in Ireland
  • Business immigration
  • Migrant workers
  • Graduates and researchers
  • Students
  • Special Assignee Relief Programme matters
  • Refusal of entry and removal
  • Deportation issues
  • Change or renewal of immigration permission

For people coming to Ireland from outside the EU, UK or Switzerland for more than 90 days, immigration permission and registration are often required. Registration records the permission granted and what a person may legally do while in the State.

Residence permission and registration in Ireland

Immigration permission determines whether a person may live, work, study, join family or remain in Ireland. The type of permission granted is usually reflected in the person’s immigration stamp and Irish Residence Permit.

We can advise on:

  • First-time registration
  • Renewing immigration permission
  • Changing immigration permission
  • Residence based on work, study, family or other grounds
  • Long-term residence issues
  • Irish Residence Permit matters
  • Supporting documentation and application preparation

An Irish Residence Permit shows that a person is legally in the State through the type of immigration permission they hold. Each stamp indicates what the holder may do while in Ireland, such as work, study or invest in a business.

Work, employment permits and business immigration

We advise employers, employees and business people on immigration matters connected with working in Ireland.

For non-EEA, non-Swiss and non-UK nationals, working in Ireland will generally require a valid Employment Permit or Atypical Permission first. Depending on nationality, a visa may also be required and longer stays will usually require registration.

We can advise on matters involving:

  • Employment permits
  • Migrant workers
  • Critical skills and general employment issues
  • Business persons
  • Special assignees
  • Graduates and researchers
  • Employer and employee immigration obligations
  • Residence permission connected with employment

Employment permit and immigration permission are separate issues. The Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment notes that an employment permit is not residence permission, so separate immigration steps may still be needed.

Family reunification and citizenship

Immigration issues often affect families as well as individuals. We advise clients who wish to bring family members to Ireland, regularise their position or apply for Irish citizenship where eligible.

Our services include advice on:

  • Family reunification applications
  • Spouses, partners and dependants
  • Parent and child immigration issues
  • Citizenship and naturalisation
  • Supporting documents
  • Refusals and appeals where available

We understand that family immigration matters can be stressful and personal. We aim to explain the process clearly and help clients present their circumstances in a structured and legally appropriate way.

Visa refusals, appeals and difficult immigration matters

Immigration difficulties can arise where an application is refused, a person is refused entry, permission is not renewed or removal or deportation issues arise.

We can advise on:

  • Visa refusals
  • Appeals and reviews
  • Refusal of entry
  • Removal matters
  • Deportation issues
  • Complex immigration histories
  • Supporting legal submissions
  • Further applications where appropriate

In these matters, early advice is important. The correct response will depend on the facts, the immigration history, the reason for refusal and the remedies available.

Contact our immigration solicitors in Waterford

If you need advice on an Irish visa, residence permission, registration, citizenship, family reunification, employment permit-related immigration issue or appeal, contact Peter O’Connor & Son LLP.

We provide clear and practical immigration law advice to clients in Waterford, throughout Ireland and abroad.

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Testimonials

We decided to move to Ireland and was unsure as to how to go about it. Our two best friends already live in Ireland and when talking with them they recommended Peter O’Connor & Son LLP.

We contacted Peter O’Connor and spoke with Melanie Ryan and that was a positive move. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Peter O’Connor & Son. Melanie Ryan was our solicitor and she was on top of everything from the start. She guided us step by step on the road to our lifelong dream and when I would be discouraged, she guided me and showed me that it was going to be fine. Of course, they could not guarantee our approval but Melanie worked hard to make it happen for us.

Peter O’Connor and Son with Melanie also, help us with getting an accountant to certify our accounts for the Irish government and took most of the stress off the move. Melanie was great guiding us through the paperwork and once it was completed, we thought it would take 4 to 6 months to be approved but it took only 10 days and we were delighted. Once we move to Ireland Melanie’s firm will also help us in obtaining a house to buy, as well as all other legal matters.

If you are looking to move to Ireland and want or need help at a very reasonable rate, I would highly recommend Peter O’Connor and Son and Melanie Ryan. You will not be disappointed.

Stephen Hefner & John Lumsden

I made a correct decision of going to this firm for my immigration query/issue that has not been solved for more than 9 months. I was contacted within a day of business day after sending contact form located in the website, and face-to-face meeting was scheduled immediately afterwards.

It really feels like a seemingly immovable obstacle has been lifted effortlessly by Ms. Ryan and I am glad that I chose this firm to handle my immigration query. I would definitely recommend others to use this service for any immigration query.
Muhammad Yusuf Mohd Fauzi

I’m very happy with the service provide by Melanie Ryan at Peter O’Connor & Son Solicitors. Melanie was so helpful, friendly which made communication so easy. They made sure the outcome suit what I needed with no stress through the process. Highly recommended.

Eunice Adom