Happy New Year from the Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project! As we announced this past November, Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project is a new service born out of the critical Irish diaspora advocacy that the Crosscare Migrant Project has spearheaded for over fifteen years (don’t worry–important immigration-related supports will continue under Crosscare Migrant Project.… Read more »
Going to Vancouver or Toronto on the International Experience Canada (IEC) in 2023? Don’t miss our upcoming webinars, delivered in partnership with the Irish Canadian Immigration Centre (I/CAN)! We’ll help you prepare for your arrival, tell you what you need to know about your Canadian work permit, and give you useful tips on applying… Read more »
According to the latest Central Statistics Office Population and Migration Estimates released this August, an estimated 27,600 Irish people left Ireland in the year to April 2022. This represents an increase of 4,800 people leaving when compared to last year’s figures which estimated that 22,800 Irish people emigrated in the year to April 2021. Although more Irish people returned… Read more »
There’s so much to think about when moving abroad. To make things easier, we’ve put together a handy list of essential documents to bring with you. It’s also a good idea to scan these and save electronic copies to your email or in the cloud so you can access them remotely. Identification Passport Birth… Read more »
Going to the USA this summer on a J1? Our friends, the Coalition of Irish Immigration Centers, have put together some useful advice to help you make the most of your visit. Cultural Ambassador While you’re over there, remember that you’re one of Ireland’s Cultural Ambassadors! Work hard and have fun, but… Read more »
Living in Australia, but previously worked in Ireland? You might be able to combine your Irish and Australian social insurance contributions to help you qualify for an Irish pension. You can even apply whilst living in Australia. Read on to find out more! What do I need to know? The Social Security Agreement… Read more »
Following the success of our Going to Canada webinars this April, we’re delighted to announce that we’ll be running another four sessions for Irish people going to Toronto and Vancouver on the International Experience Canada in 2022. Join us and the Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre (I/CAN) for these FREE monthly webinars, and… Read more »
We are seeking Irish people of minority ethnic or mixed ethnic backgrounds who have recently emigrated to participate in a new study looking at their experience. We want to hear from Irish citizens of minority ethnic background (including people who are black, Asian, of mixed ethnicity, Irish Travellers, and of other minority ethnic groups)… Read more »
Going to Canada on the International Experience Canada (IEC) in 2022? Join Crosscare Migrant Project and the Eamonn O’Loghlin Irish Canadian Immigration Centre (I/CAN) for two FREE webinars this April, and find out what you need to know before you go! We’ll help you prepare for your arrival and guide you through how to… Read more »
Crosscare Migrant Project is pleased to launch a new research report ‘Ní neart go cur le chéile – Irish emigrant community experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic’. The new research examines the impact of the pandemic on the Irish emigrant community in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and United States through the experience and perspectives of… Read more »
Our work with Irish emigrants is funded by the Emigrant Support Programme of the Department of Foreign Affairs
This project is co-financed by the European Commission under the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020 and is supported by the Government of Ireland