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Eligibility
You must be a US citizen aged at least 18
and,
A full-time student (at least eight credits) at an accredited US university/college
or a recent graduate (within one semester).
Please note that if you are submitting student status for:
- Fall 2008 semester, you must enter Ireland by 30th June 2009;
- For Spring 2009 semester, you have until December 31, 2009 to enter Ireland. USIT
does not recommend arriving in Ireland during December and January as it can be
difficult to find work during these months.
Costs
The Work in Ireland program fee for 2008 is $400 and $430 for 2009 arrivals plus insurance. This covers administration
and support in America and Ireland, overnight courier fees, program handbook, Lonely
Planet guidebook and the first night's accommodation in Dublin with breakfast and
orientation. Applicants in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico need to send an additional
$10 for extra courier charges.
It could be some time after arrival before you receive your first paycheck so it
is vital that you arrive in Ireland with sufficient funds in-hand to pay for accommodation,
food, travel and other expenses during these initial weeks.
All participants are required to register with the Garda National Immigration Bureau
in Dublin within a month of arrival. The registration fee is currently 150 Euros.
At the time of registration you will receive your work authorization.
BUNAC recommends that participants have at least 1000 Euros available to them to
ensure an anxiety-free start to the program. You should also be aware that when
you first move into your permanent accommodation you will probably have to pay two
months' rent (one month in advance and one month as security deposit).