tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post116187619774005892..comments2023-05-15T10:04:34.219-04:00Comments on News/ Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform: Ireland considering immigration deal with U.SKelly Finchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00446261076874445709noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19954943.post-1161981034784817582006-10-27T16:30:00.000-04:002006-10-27T16:30:00.000-04:00I think an agreement such as this is an excellent ...I think an agreement such as this is an excellent idea. From American friends that i know that have visited Ireland almost all of them have expressed an interest in working and living in Ireland, most of them highly skilled professionals. One friend was even willing to enroll in an Irish university to get his masters which would have cost more than in the states.<BR/><BR/>Aswell as solving un-documented Irish situations it would strengthen links with the U.S. I believe that the best way to experience a country is to work and live in it. Americans that experience life in Ireland for a period of time would create a lasting impression of Ireland which down the line will create many cultural and economic opportunities for both countries.<BR/><BR/>It seems like a win win situation, Irish un-documented reslove their issue, further Irish generations experience American life, gain and contribute valuable skills and Americans get to live and work in Ireland contributing to an Irish economy and culture. <BR/><BR/>There probably would have to be a way that after a certain period of time in either countries to be able to get permanent resident status as a visa valid for only a few years would not be very viable after a person has committed a good chunk of their life to making a life in a country.<BR/><BR/>And judging by the perceived demand by Americans for these visas they would probably out number the demand on the Irish side. Perhaps some type of lottery system would be in order?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com