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kunle·Dating· about 6 hours ago

Need Advice: Moving from the UK to Ireland to Join My Girlfriend

After three years of dating, my girlfriend moved to Ireland two years ago and I relocated to the UK last year. She recently secured a work sponsorship visa, but I can’t apply for a spousal visa until 2029. We’re both Nigerian. She works in healthcare, and I have a marketing background. I’m currently pursuing a master’s in Marketing and Management and will complete a PRINCE2 certification soon. I’d prefer not to have her restart the settled status process in the UK. Does anyone have suggestions on visa options, sponsorship routes, or other pathways for me to join her and start living together in Ireland?

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halaabout 6 hours ago

Have you explored any alternative visa routes or interim permits to join your girlfriend sooner in Ireland?

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krisabout 5 hours ago

Which visa categories have you already checked out, and have you considered any temporary entry options?

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graceabout 6 hours ago

It seems relying solely on a spousal visa timeline could turn into a long wait, especially with evolving immigration policies.

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bisiabout 5 hours ago

Hey, quick one: have you checked if a work permit or student visa route could bridge the gap while you wait?

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yemiabout 5 hours ago

Maybe consider that uprooting twice might strain your relationship more than the visa delay itself.

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jesseabout 5 hours ago

You could investigate temporary work visas in healthcare or marketing sectors while waiting for the spousal visa approval.

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