baseplate
Indian expat in Singapore
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Indian
Lives in Central Singapore
Registration: 12 April 2018
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How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
I've been following this forum for a while now, just wanted to drop my experience. New EP Approval [I am residing in SG]: Date of application: 28 May 2021 Approved: 10th June 2021 Industry/Company: MNC Nationality: Indian Good luck to all! Read More
Convert DP to EP or LOC - Which option to choose? by baseplate
Hello folks, My EP was approved yesterday and my wife's DP application is in process (don't know why the HR didn't apply both passes together). My Wife's employer is a large bank which has presence in Singapore as well and they ...
Thanks Beepi for adding in. I would certainly discuss these points when the time comes. Also, circumstances are such that I need to go first to SG and my wife will follow me after a day or 2 days. Would she have any issues at Immigration checks at ... Read More
Convert DP to EP or LOC - Which option to choose? by baseplate
Hello folks, My EP was approved yesterday and my wife's DP application is in process (don't know why the HR didn't apply both passes together). My Wife's employer is a large bank which has presence in Singapore as well and they ...
Great! Thanks again, Surya! Read More
Convert DP to EP or LOC - Which option to choose? by baseplate
Hello folks, My EP was approved yesterday and my wife's DP application is in process (don't know why the HR didn't apply both passes together). My Wife's employer is a large bank which has presence in Singapore as well and they ...
Thanks Surya! LOC it is then. She has done her Post Graduation in Computer Sc. and she is missing a marksheet from one of the semesters (6 semesters, 1 missing). But she has a consolidated marksheet outlining the grades in each semester. I know ... Read More
Convert DP to EP or LOC - Which option to choose? by baseplate
Hello folks, My EP was approved yesterday and my wife's DP application is in process (don't know why the HR didn't apply both passes together). My Wife's employer is a large bank which has presence in Singapore as well and they ...
Awesome, thanks Surya for the prompt reply! In your experience here have you seen LOCs getting rejected as well? My mind bends towards "LOC is safer than EP". Read More
Convert DP to EP or LOC - Which option to choose?
Hello folks, My EP was approved yesterday and my wife's DP application is in process (don't know why the HR didn't apply both passes together). My Wife's employer is a large bank which has presence in Singapore as well and they ... Read More
EP Status Pending by kalpesh154
Hello Friends, I am working is singapore since past 3 Years. As you all already know that norms for EP has changed once again by Ministry of Manpower, singapore. To enjoy privileges of DP, one must earn more than 6K/ month. I am an electronic ...
Congratulations Raj.. Read More
EP Status Pending by kalpesh154
Hello Friends, I am working is singapore since past 3 Years. As you all already know that norms for EP has changed once again by Ministry of Manpower, singapore. To enjoy privileges of DP, one must earn more than 6K/ month. I am an electronic ...
Hey Guys - My EP was approved today (for 2 years) and almost immediately the Employer received the IPA (valid for 6 months). 6.5 Years Exp with 7.5k SGD Salary. Read More
EP Approval Timeline by chocolately
Hey guys. I have been checking this website to get some insight on how long it will take to get my EP approved. Just a bit of background—I’m an EP holder since 2015. Last year during my EP renewal, my EP application got rejected twice ...
Hey Guys - My EP was approved today (for 2 years) and almost immediately the Employer received the IPA (valid for 6 months). 6.5 Years Exp with 7.5k SGD Salary. Read More
EP Approval Timeline by chocolately
Hey guys. I have been checking this website to get some insight on how long it will take to get my EP approved. Just a bit of background—I’m an EP holder since 2015. Last year during my EP renewal, my EP application got rejected twice ...
I'm also hired directly but with a startup which is based in Palo Alto, CA. Also, it is a fresh application. Maybe these factors contribute to the delay. Read More
EP Approval Timeline by chocolately
Hey guys. I have been checking this website to get some insight on how long it will take to get my EP approved. Just a bit of background—I’m an EP holder since 2015. Last year during my EP renewal, my EP application got rejected twice ...
Thanks for sharing Chocolately! My EP was applied on 9th April - Hoping for positive news this week ... Read More
EP Status Pending by kalpesh154
Hello Friends, I am working is singapore since past 3 Years. As you all already know that norms for EP has changed once again by Ministry of Manpower, singapore. To enjoy privileges of DP, one must earn more than 6K/ month. I am an electronic ...
Hi @user80 - Thankyou for sharing. Read More
EP Status Pending by kalpesh154
Hello Friends, I am working is singapore since past 3 Years. As you all already know that norms for EP has changed once again by Ministry of Manpower, singapore. To enjoy privileges of DP, one must earn more than 6K/ month. I am an electronic ...
Great @rrranjan! Congratulations! Read More
EP Status Pending by kalpesh154
Hello Friends, I am working is singapore since past 3 Years. As you all already know that norms for EP has changed once again by Ministry of Manpower, singapore. To enjoy privileges of DP, one must earn more than 6K/ month. I am an electronic ...
@sguser99 I hope that you get your EP decision soon - That's quite a long wait! Read More
EP Status Pending by kalpesh154
Hello Friends, I am working is singapore since past 3 Years. As you all already know that norms for EP has changed once again by Ministry of Manpower, singapore. To enjoy privileges of DP, one must earn more than 6K/ month. I am an electronic ...
@gb_raj, Any update on your EP yet? Mine was applied on 9th April - Shows pending. Read More