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Checked 27 July 2026

How to state Stamp 1G on your CV

Do not write only “Stamp 1G” and expect every recruiter to understand it. State what your current permission allows, when it expires and—only where relevant—what may be required afterwards.

Stamp 1G does not describe one identical situation. Graduate Stamp 1G holders may work full-time but generally need to move to an employment-permit-based role or another permission after expiry. A spouse or de facto partner of a Critical Skills permit holder or eligible researcher may work without an employment permit under a different Stamp 1G basis.

1. First identify which Stamp 1G you hold

Graduate Stamp 1G

Generally:

  • permits full-time employment;
  • does not permit self-employment;
  • is normally granted for 12 months after a Level 8 award;
  • may extend to 24 months for qualifying Level 9 or higher graduates;
  • does not by itself settle the position after expiry.

Partner or spouse Stamp 1G

Eligible spouses and de facto partners of Critical Skills permit holders or researchers on hosting agreements may work without an employment permit, subject to the conditions of their permission.

2. Recommended CV wording

Graduate Stamp 1G

Currently authorised to work full-time in Ireland under Stamp 1G until [MM/YYYY].

Use the expiry shown on the current IRP rather than estimating it.

Partner or spouse Stamp 1G

Authorised to work in Ireland under Stamp 1G; no employment permit required.

Add the expiry date where it helps prevent ambiguity:

Authorised to work in Ireland under Stamp 1G until [MM/YYYY]; no employment permit required.

3. When the application asks about future sponsorship

For a graduate Stamp 1G holder:

Currently authorised to work in Ireland until [date]. An employment permit may be required to continue after that date.

Do not answer “no sponsorship required” simply because you can work today if the question explicitly asks whether support may be required in future.

For a partner Stamp 1G holder, answer according to the current permission and IRP conditions rather than borrowing graduate wording.

4. Where the line should go

CV

One short line near contact details or the profile section, where work status is likely to be a screening question.

Application form

Answer the precise question directly. Do not rely on the CV to correct an inaccurate checkbox answer.

Cover letter

Mention it only when it removes a material ambiguity. The letter should still lead with fit, evidence and motivation.

5. Wording to avoid

Avoid:

  • Stamp 1G holder with no explanation;
  • Permanent right to work;
  • No sponsorship required where that is only temporarily true;
  • a paragraph explaining your immigration history;
  • presenting a possible future permit route as guaranteed.

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Legal boundary

This is practical application wording, not immigration or legal advice. Check the conditions on your current permission and the latest official Irish guidance before relying on it.

Official sources