non-ue national work permit for EU spouse not living in IE

[sovtek]

I've been trying to get my work permit renewed for a few months now. I received one two years ago on the basis that I was married to an EU national that was not living in Ireland. It had no means test or a fee. Last year ENTEMP renewed without question. This year they are asking for original documentation and in addition for a letter from EU spouse's employer in Ireland.
I have asked around and this type of permit seems to be rare. Hence I suspect that they are actually confused at to what permit I'm applying for. I'm afraid to tell them that my EU spouse is not actually in the country and take a chance of them refusing it. Anyone have the same permit and what did you do? Any advice?

[archigabe]

What is your nationality and your spouse's nationality?

[sovtek]

What is your nationality and your spouse's nationality?

American/German

[archigabe]

I received one two years ago on the basis that I was married to an EU national that was not living in Ireland. It had no means test or a fee.

Was your spouse not living with you when you first applied for the work permit in Ireland? I am surprised you received one when Directive 2004/38/EC usually applies to accompanying family members of E.U citizens.
http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/fsj/ci ... ent_en.htm

Unless someone else disagrees, the only option I see for you would be your employer applying for a work permit/green card for you.

[sovtek]

I received one two years ago on the basis that I was married to an EU national that was not living in Ireland. It had no means test or a fee.

Was your spouse not living with you when you first applied for the work permit in Ireland? I am surprised you received one when Directive 2004/38/EC usually applies to accompanying family members of E.U citizens.
http://ec.europa.eu/justice_home/fsj/ci ... ent_en.htm

Unless someone else disagrees, the only option I see for you would be your employer applying for a work permit/green card for you.

Yes they do/did have a work permit for non-eu married to EU national working abroad. You can't find it on the website now but it used to be there and I was granted two of them in succession. I've also applied for LTR about 4-5 months ago...but recently found out that it will be next year before processed.

[sovtek]

Just for clarity. I have been living in Ireland since 2000. I was on a work permit for 3 of those years and living with my then girlfriend, A German national.
We got married at that point and I got a stamp 4 for my 4th year in Dublin. I then moved back to South Africa for one year with her. We then decided to move back to Dublin with me coming over first to get a job. They would not give me a stamp 4 but did give me a visa to stay in Ireland. I then got a job and found that you could get a work permit based on being the spouse of an EU national that was living/working abroad. I applied and got it. I then renewed it last year without any questions asked.