EP12Mar
Indian expat in Singapore
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Registration: 26 April 2021
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EP Processing time Mar 2021 by imayank91
Hi All, I am currently working in SG on EP. Recently I got a new offer and my Employer applied for EP on 31st March 2021. I just want to know whats the current processing time for people
Sorry to hear. Hopefully you employer can shed some light on the reasons and next steps. Just out of a curiosity, do you mind sharing your profile and your location etc. Hi shekhz, Thanks for stepping in.I happened to check suddenly this morning ... Read More
EP Processing Time April/May 2021 by Sikander123
Hi All, My EP was applied on 29 April. Still waiting for the approval. Could anyone share the timelines for approval during April-may 2021
Congrats satdal! 68 and waiting for me… Read More
EP Processing Time April/May 2021 by Sikander123
Hi All, My EP was applied on 29 April. Still waiting for the approval. Could anyone share the timelines for approval during April-may 2021
I think also important to mention Beppi’s observation that very few approvals observed between weeks 5 to 7. If not approved by week 5 then approval timeline appears to extend to 8 weeks and beyond.Good luck to all EP aspirants, if all info ... Read More
Can you leave Singapore for a temporary period? by OTWF6038
Hi, I wanted to see if anyone else is thinking of leaving Singapore for a limited period of time due to risk of another lockdown and if this is even possible? My EP is valid for 2 more years and my residential lease expires in August 2021. I am ...
Hi, Based on my experience of working in Singapore since 2010, your official contact address for MoM tends to be your office address and the residential address does not matter. The main issue for such cases normally tends to be company policies ... Read More
EP Processing time Mar 2021 by imayank91
Hi All, I am currently working in SG on EP. Recently I got a new offer and my Employer applied for EP on 31st March 2021. I just want to know whats the current processing time for people
I notice that forum activity on this site and also on other sites has reduced in the past few weeks. For example I saw that a new thread a EP applications in April / May was created only recently and the activity on Feb / March applications has ... Read More
[URGENT] STVP Expiring, EP pending(might be out this week) by Yong Jin Yi
Hi everyone, I am a young Malaysian, 24, recently resigned from my job as i got a really nice offer. My employer submitted the EP application on 23rd of April, and it is closing in on the 3 weeks period to get an EP approved. However my STVP is ...
Great analysis! Do you have separate numbers for S-Pass vs. EP? Would be interesting to see pass specific trends. Satdal: You are right - now the MoM website says 3 - 8 weeks. However, I made a small survey of all EP/S-Pass approvals/rejections ... Read More
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 ...
Considering that EP approvals is now often taking 2-3 months or even longer if education certificates verification is needed, perhaps it might make sense to apply now so that if the situation is better in a few months, there is no more waiting ... Read More
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 ...
Yes I have been working in SG since 2010. Hi, I’m so sorry to hear that. I know how you feel. I have been waiting for an update for two weeks now, feeling anxious. May I know if you are currently in SG? Read More
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 ...
Yes. Has been in the Pending status since day 1 - I have been checking 10 times a day since day 1 😐. No change to status at all. The employer also uses an external agency to co-ordinate the application. They say there have been no queries ... Read More
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 ...
Yep. Twice now. Once checked after 4 weeks and again last week. No specific response from MoM other than that it is still pending. No queries either. Hi EP12Mar, Did you call your new employer to call MoM for the update? Read More
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 ...
Into my 9th week now and already going crazy. Can’t even think what >3 months will feel like 😬 Read More
Singapore EP Education verification check by kaushikpal12
Hi all for my EP Renewal MOM requested educational qualification check. That was done . The third party verification agency say institute did not respond to verification request. What path is open for me. Thanks in advance for all your kind advice
I have seen another post where one agency took more than an month for the verification whereas another agency completed it in 10 days. So there could be differences. Read More
EP Processing time Mar 2021 by imayank91
Hi All, I am currently working in SG on EP. Recently I got a new offer and my Employer applied for EP on 31st March 2021. I just want to know whats the current processing time for people
Mine submitted on 12 Mar and still pending as well. I have been working in SG since more than 10 years and changing jobs with basic salary of 200k+. This long wait period is both surprising and killing. Read More