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Registration: 07 September 2021

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last week
AB1987

In a big fix after EP rejection & STVP expiring by AB1987

My husband's EP got cancelled and we are here in SG with STVP but the new employer's EP application got rejected cause the Indian university has not responded to degree verification made by them. Now we are in a fix, cause my FDW's permit will get ...

Patrick Collison

@AB1987 Any new update? Hope that you are still doing good Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
last month
AB1987

In a big fix after EP rejection & STVP expiring by AB1987

My husband's EP got cancelled and we are here in SG with STVP but the new employer's EP application got rejected cause the Indian university has not responded to degree verification made by them. Now we are in a fix, cause my FDW's permit will get ...

Patrick Collison

For your maid, you can contact one of the "EAs which are willing to take over the responsibilities for helpers" to arrange the accommodation for her until she can find a new employer; or until your EP problem is resolved. If you really want to ... Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
last month
AADVIK

PR APPLICATION UNDER NEW SYSTEM-AFTER 25.06.2024 by AADVIK

Hi,would like to get view of the people who applied PR under new system after 25.06.2024. I have recently on 03.09.2024. My profile as below.Me working in Singapore since 2009(15 years)- salary 120k p.aMy wife running her own small venture- on EP ...

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Patrick Collison replied to a thread
last month
azureninja

PR Approval Chances - 2024 by azureninja

Hi everyone,Could I receive opinions on the probability of my PR application being granted?My profile Age : 29Nationality : Myanmar (Burma)Martial Status : Single In Singapore : Since 2013Studied here and working here since thenEducation Diploma in ...

Patrick Collison

Did any one get approved under the new system? if so how long was it pending? - @Pritshghoshh I heard that the new system is pretty faster, many get the result after sharp 6 months Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
3 months ago
Ei Mon Aung

Can I extend EP more than once? by Ei Mon Aung

My EP renewal got rejected and now waiting for appeal result which is still pending till to date. And it is already 3weeks+. My pass already expired on 11 Oct and hence my employer helped to extend my EP. However, appeal status is not updated yet ...

Patrick Collison

You need to to it ASAP because the application for "extend pass holder’s stay" may take 1 week to get outcome.Whether you will get the 2nd approval is at MOM's discretion and no one can tell what they will do. Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
3 months ago
Kunolumi

EP Application Apr 2024 by Kunolumi

Hi, can anyone share their timeline/experience with their EP application in Apr 2024? I know actual processing time is case by case basis, just want to see what others experiences are like lately.. thank you.

Patrick Collison

Hi @Nandy01 yes your understanding is correct. Sorry for the late repply Read More

Patrick Collison created a thread
4 months ago

Minimum salary for EP by age (last updated 2024)

Dear all, Since last year, Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has publicly published the minimum salary requirements for obtaining an Employment Pass (EP) based on age.For your reference, you can find the information here: MOM Employment Pass Eligibility.To ... Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
4 months ago
Kunolumi

EP Application Apr 2024 by Kunolumi

Hi, can anyone share their timeline/experience with their EP application in Apr 2024? I know actual processing time is case by case basis, just want to see what others experiences are like lately.. thank you.

Patrick Collison

@Nandy01 This is based on the application date AND date of birth.Meaning, if you are born 18 Sep and you apply yesterday (17 Sep 2024), your age will be 1 year less than if you apply today (18 Sep 2024).cc @beppi Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
4 months ago
ayaan6

Spass after Epass job left by ayaan6

hi i wanted to know. can i apply spass with 4000 salary? because last time previous company Ep paid me 6400. but now i got offer of 4000 for spass. can i get approval? please valuable input 🙏

Patrick Collison

Great answer @beppi. Yes it is VERY important to understand your market value IN MOM'S EYES and you need to aim for a number bigger than that. Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
6 months ago
GuestPoster258

Will I be blacklisted by GuestPoster258

Hii everyone,Can u please clarify a thingI'm a staff nurse by profession who applied for EN in Feb 2024, no update i have got till last week so i mailed MOM asking my concerns they directed me to contact your employer and I mailed my employer ...

Patrick Collison

I tried to read your message again, carefully (dont know why I am doing so) then here is my understanding:- You are a nurse from another country- You find your job offer from a Singapore hospital via a local employment agency- You are in the process ... Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
6 months ago
GuestPoster258

Will I be blacklisted by GuestPoster258

Hii everyone,Can u please clarify a thingI'm a staff nurse by profession who applied for EN in Feb 2024, no update i have got till last week so i mailed MOM asking my concerns they directed me to contact your employer and I mailed my employer ...

Patrick Collison

"EN", "SNB" seems to be an acronym in your profession which we (who are not medical worker) do not understand.We are also not familiar with the nurse-specific process from MOH or SNB.We are also not familiar with the agreement between a hospital in ... Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
6 months ago
azureninja

PR Approval Chances - 2024 by azureninja

Hi everyone,Could I receive opinions on the probability of my PR application being granted?My profile Age : 29Nationality : Myanmar (Burma)Martial Status : Single In Singapore : Since 2013Studied here and working here since thenEducation Diploma in ...

Patrick Collison

It's really really difficult if not impossible to have a "calculation" on probability. My personal thoughts:Age : 29 --> + because you are youngNationality : Myanmar (Burma) --> - unless you are of Chinese ethnicityMartial Status : Single ... Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
7 months ago
beppi

Is Singapore still an attractive destination for Expats? by beppi

Internations, an online organisation for Expats worldwide, has just published their yearly survey of worldwide destinations for Expats:https://cms.in-cdn.net/cdn/file/cms-media/public/2023-07/Expat-Insider-2023-Survey-Report.pdfIn it, Singapore ...

Patrick Collison

The government of Singapore is facing challenges in balancing its policies. On one hand, they want to attract foreign talent to work in Singapore, with the expectation that some will settle down permanently. This is because Singapore's fertility ... Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
7 months ago
Dharm887

Employment pass renewal being rejected for ones above age of 60? by Dharm887

I heard EP getting rejected for renewal if the candidate over the age of 60.

Patrick Collison

My friend from Canada is above 60 and still working in NUS under EP Read More

Patrick Collison replied to a thread
7 months ago
zyevelyn

EP rejected and weird mixed-up by zyevelyn

I’m reaching out for your help and insights regarding an issue with my Employment Pass application in Singapore. I received a job offer from a university in Singapore and, given my PhD degree and the salary offered, I was surprised when my EP ...

Patrick Collison

Congratulations! Happy to hear. Happy to share here that I got my EP approved today. Thanks to everyone for the support. The key to solving my problem is that I was able to convince a hotline officer to escalate my issue. My timeline is as ... Read More