Questions about getting PR while overseas - USC married to SGC

Last activity 21 November 2012 by beppi

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deepXpurpleMember20 November 2012 19:24:07

Hello!

As mentioned, I am a US Citizen and my husband is a Singapore Citizen. We are in the US for the next year, until he finishes school. Our plan is to get my PR while we are still in the States so I can work once we arrive in Singapore. Although I'm having trouble finding information on this.

Anyone who knows/has experience:

- Approximately how long does it take to receive permanent residency while overseas?

- Will we have to go to a consulate here in the US for interviews, etc.?

- Do you still need the entry permits if you're coming into the country with a spouse who is a citizen?

- Are there additional costs on top of what is shown on the SG govt. website?

Entry permit : S$100
Re-Entry Permit : S$10 per year
Visa Fee : $30 per issue (for foreigners requiring a visa)

We just recently went through the immigration process for the US so my husband is now a US PR. However, we had a lawyer so they helped walk us through. The SG process is unfamiliar to us both so any informed input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Melissa346ViP21 November 2012 05:13:14

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Hello deepXpurple and welcome to expat-blog,

I invite you to go through forum Singapore - visas, you will maybe find some answers there.

Hopefully our members will come with some answers.

Melissa

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert21 November 2012 08:09:03

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It is very unlikely that you will get a PR before having lived in Singapore for a while (2-3 years) - unless you are in a very sought-after profession or you have a son who also applies for PR (and then is liable for military service).
Basically, your husband should get a Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for you (he'll have to earn above S$3000/month to qualify for this) and when you find a job, the employer will apply for an EP.
There's also an LTVP+, which allows work on LoC (=> no EP needed), but I think you only qualify for this after living in Singapore for two years (AND being married to a citizen).

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