Case Studies
Case Studies
Explore real client journeys, proven strategies, and examples showcasing successful immigration outcomes across Ireland’s diverse cases.
With a project worth millions at risk, 23 niche roles sat unfilled in the doldrums with deadlines closing in.
A leading Munster based engineering firm contacted us and required substantial hiring of non-EEA nationals. They explained that they had exhausted every recruitment route and had found the profiles they needed. The sourcing process alone took a number of months.
The HR team had never used the new EPOS system and struggled to even register the company account. To make matters worse, the adverts they published did not meet the mandatory Labour Market Needs Test (LMNT) criteria.
Simply put, they were running out of time.
We identified the issues they were facing and explained that we could restructure the approach by applying for critical skills permits for all selected candidates.
This route allowed the company to avoid another 28 day advertising period, costly expenses in relation to running ad campaigns, and any further headaches.
Our team identified and screened applicants, provided an eligibility & risk report to the client, prepared all necessary documents and executed EPOS applications for shortlisted profiles.
The result?
- 23 Critical Skills Employment permits approved in 4 weeks
- Project delay avoided
- Revenue protected
- Client now scaling in 2026
“We didn’t have the time or patience for the permit process. Even though we are an engineering outfit, we decided that letting the experts in Work Permit Solutions handle this project meant that we could focus on delivery. They were excellent from start to finish and we’ve been with them since” – Sinead, HR Manager
A nationally recognised contractor approached us after weeks of lost time trying to manage the new Employment Permits Online System (EPOS) internally.
Their team was tied up in process, not projects.
At the same time, they were receiving strong applications from permit-required candidates already in Ireland but had no clarity on whether those hires were viable, or how to proceed without risking delays or refusals.
We stepped in to simplify the entire process.
We assessed candidate eligibility, clarified the route forward, and handled the permit strategy end-to-end. This allowed the client to make confident hiring decisions without diverting internal resources.
The Result:
- Secured skilled hires already present in the State
- Eliminated internal admin tied to EPOS
- Avoided external recruitment fees
- Opened a repeatable hiring channel for future roles
Client Feedback:
“WPS was a huge help to us with employment permits we were struggling to complete. We didn’t have much experience with the EPOS system and needed support from someone who really knew the process. They were professional, knowledgeable, and made everything much easier to understand and manage. We really appreciated their assistance and would definitely recommend WPS to other construction and civil works companies looking for reliable support.”- Aine, Procurement Manager.
A Leinster-based metal manufacturing company approached us after repeated failed attempts to secure General Employment Permits for skilled steel workers.
They had already invested significant time handling applications internally through the Employment Permits Online System (EPOS), but encountered continuous setbacks.
Verification issues delayed submissions.
Applications were refused due to technical oversights.
Advertising requirements were inconsistently applied.
Each attempt created more delay, more cost, and growing internal frustration.
Despite their best efforts, they were caught in a cycle many employers fall into—close to success but consistently missing critical compliance details.
More importantly, they had no clear path to recover from refusals already issued. We stepped in to reset the approach.
We conducted a full audit of their previous applications, identified the root causes behind refusals, and corrected structural issues across documentation, advertising, and submission strategy.
From there, we built a repeatable framework for future hires—removing guesswork and reducing exposure to further refusals.
Our involvement covered:
- Refusal analysis and recovery strategy
- Correction of LMNT advertising approach
- End-to-end application restructuring
- EPOS verification and submission support
- Forward planning for upcoming permit-required hires
The Result:
- Previously blocked roles reopened and progressed
- Refusal risks significantly reduced across future applications
- Internal time and resources freed up
- A clear, scalable permit strategy implemented for ongoing hiring
Client Feedback
“We genuinely tried to handle the permits ourselves, but kept running into issues we couldn’t fully understand. Applications were coming back with problems, and it became clear we were missing something at a technical level.
Once WPS got involved, everything changed. They quickly identified where we were going wrong and put a proper structure in place. What stood out was not just fixing the immediate problems but giving us a clear way to approach future hires without the same stress.
It took a huge weight off the team, and we now have confidence in the process.”
Eoghan – Operations Manager