As the identity processing threshold for traditional major countries such as Britain, the United States, Australia, and Canada is getting higher and higher, more attention is concentrated in second-tier countries. Among them, Ireland , this Emerald Green Island , has been favored by a large number of fans due to its unique advantages. Recently, Irish identity has once again received good news, and its value will be upgraded again!
Irish passport = British passport + EU passport
After Brexit , Irish citizens have the right to settle in the UK according to Ireland and the UK. The full name of CTA is Common Travel Area, and is a large area with open borders, including the United Kingdom (excluding overseas territory), Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands . Irish citizens can automatically obtain legal settlement rights in the UK and enjoy the UK's education, work and social welfare. Only Irish citizens in the whole Europe have this treatment.
In addition to direct access to the UK, Ireland is an EU member state. If you become a naturalized, you will get an EU passport. This means that you can go to 28 EU member states + 3 member states of the European Economic Zone and Switzerland , a total of 32 European countries to study, live and work, enjoy the same treatment as local residents, and enjoy the superior medical care and elite education in Europe. According to the global passport rankings for the third quarter of 2020 released by the Heinz Passport Index, Ireland has firmly ranked sixth in the world with 186 visa-free countries and regions, and its passport is of course of value.
is about to join the E3 visa program, springboard US
In order to further improve the happiness of Irish citizens, the Irish government has been working hard to join the US E3 visa program. I believe many people are familiar with the E2 visa in the United States. As long as you have a passport from a specific country, you can apply for it and start a business, live and live in the United States. There is also a type of E3 visa, which is currently only open to Australian citizens, and Ireland is expected to become the next country to apply for an E3 visa.
In fact, as early as 2018, a member of the lawmaker proposed a proposal to the U.S. Senate, which was rejected with a weak vote. Then in May 2019, Rep. Richard Neal again proposed legislation to allow Ireland to enter the E3 program. In March 2020, the House of Representatives unanimously passed Neil's legislation, but it has not been further promoted. On March 17, 2022, another senator proposed the same supporting bill S.3869 in the U.S. Senate, so that highly skilled Irish talents can apply for the U.S. E3 visa. Until recently on August 30, 2022, legislative discussions were finally held again on Ireland's entry into the US E3 visa program.
Why is it so important to join the E3 visa program?
First of all, Ireland is the place where high-tech enterprises gather the most among European countries, which means having a large number of high-quality top talents. As a major technology power, the United States certainly has a yearning for these talents. Secondly, Ireland and the United States have a long historical origin, and there are many Irish descendants among the successive US presidents. The natural connection also makes the United States have a different preference for Irish people . The
E3 visa itself is a visa tailored by the US government for Australian citizens in 2005. It allows holders to stay in the United States for two years, and are allowed to bring their spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21, and their spouses can obtain work permits. The number of visa quotas per year is 10,500, but Australian applicants have used only about half of the amount in the past decade. If the legislation is passed this time, Irish citizens or people with Irish status can live and work in the United States through the E3 visa, and Ireland will also become the best springboard for going to the United States!
