This certificate will offer an in-depth analysis of immigration law and its application in Ireland. The central pieces of legislation covered by the course include the Aliens Acts, the Immigration Acts, the Refugee Act 1996, the Illegal Immigrants (Trafficking) Act 2000, the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Acts, the International Protection Act 2015, and the numerous statutory instruments covering immigration and citizenship.  

Commencing on 2 November, the course scrutinises the manner in which this legislation has been interpreted over the years by the courts, the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) and by Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) together with the impact of Brexit.

What will you learn?

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• identify the various visa and stamp classes available in Ireland;

• proactively outline effective immigration solutions for clients;

• display an ability to properly complete and lodge visa applications and reviews on behalf of clients;

• recognise situations that may result in deportation, removal, and repatriation of individuals to the detriment of clients;

• assess immigration risks;

• choose the best alternative visa and stamp options;

• apply the principles of asylum, subsidiary protection, and forced migration to case scenarios;

• evaluate the impact of changes to European Union rights on immigrants; and

• summarise the impact of changes to immigration policy and law on business.

Participants will be guided through the practical aspects of the law by experienced legal practitioners, members of the public sector, high-ranking representatives of international bodies, non-governmental organisations and large multinationals.

Learn more and book your place

For further information visit: www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre or contact the course leader, Patricia Harvey by emailing p.harvey@lawsociety.ie.

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