EU Free Movement Directive 2004/38/EC + Surinder Singh / Lounes route for non-EEA spouses of EU citizens (including returning Irish citizens). Stamp 4 EUFAM residence card.

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Family sponsorship

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Spouse of CSEP holder — Stamp 1G dependant

Non-EEA spouse / civil partner of a Critical Skills Employment Permit holder. Stamp 1G grants immediate access to the labour market without separate permit.

Child reunification (Stamp 1G) — Non-EEA Family Reunification Policy 2016

Reuniting non-EEA dependent children with a sponsor on Stamp 1, 4, or Irish citizen. Best Interests of the Child framework + Article 8 ECHR.

De facto partnership — 2+ years cohabitation route

Non-married / non-civil partner route under Policy 2016 Chapter 17.5. Requires 2 continuous years cohabitation immediately preceding the application.

Stamp 0 — long-term low-condition residence (elderly parents + others)

Stamp 0 for elderly dependent relatives + others not fitting standard categories. NOT a path to residence rights or naturalisation — restrictive but useful for specific cases.

Naturalisation by descent / association — Section 16(g) INCA 1956

Discretionary citizenship for persons of Irish descent or Irish associations — alternative to standard 5-year reckonable residence route under s.15.

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