A new “once in a generation” scheme offering undocumented migrants here the change to regularise their status opens today.
Thousands of people could benefit, with successful applicants able to get access to the labour market and a path to citizenship.
The scheme is open for migrants and applications will be accepted for six months until the 31st of July.
Primary applicants must have a period of four years undocumented residence in the State, or three years in the case of those with children.
People who are successful will receive immigration permission, access to the labour market and can begin path to citizenship.
The Justice Minister Helen McEntee says online applications for the scheme will be accepted from 10:00 o’clock this morning.
The scheme will enable applicants, and their family members where the specific criteria is met, to remain and reside in the State and to regularise their residency status.
