Want to move to Ireland from the US with a spouse. Need advice/real-world stories.?

My boyfriend (of 8 years) has recieved a job offer from a Hospital near Dublin. He wants to go, but we are having a hard time making the decision.

Our major concern is getting me there. We decided the best thing would be to get married before he goes and then for me to apply for a "Visa for the purposes of family reunification".

But, I've read different restrictions about him needing to have worked there for at least a year, or be able to provide three consecutive paychecks with my application to prove that he can support me. Both of these options would take too long.

I don't want to go through the hassle of selling our house/car/belongings and the family drama with moving there, if it takes me 8 months to get there (2-passport, 4-get paycheck proof, 2-visa). Especially if he's only there for 2 years.

Has anyone here went through this already?...if so, can you tell me about your experience with the process and about how long it took for the spouse to actually get there?

Marry first and come to Dublin as a couple and apply for a working visa and as an immigrant.

i would see if his job can offer assistance to you. you should marry here in a court and then the company will be obligated to provide relocation to you both as a family and should help with the process . you might be able to negotiate a house hunting trip together to go to ireland . you could also consult an immigration attorney to determine your best options. if there is way to hold dual citizenship ? preserve your options . always good to be welcome more than one place. you never know what the future holds or what you will want to do.