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Member since 25 August 2014

xg8813Member25 August 2014 12:27:34

Hi All,

I am a Chinese IT consultant, and had more than 12 yrs working exp, and got a job from SG employer, and the salary is above 4500 SGD, now, I need to apply the EP so that can work for the company, but unfortunately, I only have associated certification.

Does anybody know if the Bachelor degree cert is necessary factor to determine my application outcome?

Thanks,

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert25 August 2014 16:56:08

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Yes, a university degree is necessary to get an EP.
If your salary is above S$8000/month, MoM does make exceptions and sometimes grants EPs without degree.
At your (low) salary, you could possibly get an S-Pass, for which no degree is needed (but which has other disadvantages).

xg8813 Member

Member since 25 August 2014

xg8813Member25 August 2014 17:11:55

Hi Beppi,

But may I know Associated degree is belongs to 'University Degree' or not? I can see the MoM self assessment page, the lowest education option is Associated.

Could you advice?

Regards,

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert25 August 2014 17:22:49

15335

It depends on whether your degree is recognised by the Singapore authorities or not. Check with MoM!
It does not depend on your wishes whether an EP or S-Pass is given, only MoM decides (and the employer can, in the application, indicate whether S-Pass is an option or not).

xg8813 Member

Member since 25 August 2014

xg8813Member25 August 2014 17:44:10

Hi,

I've checked in MoM self-assessment system, the college was listed in their system, I can easily identify the school name.

But, anyway, thanks very much for your information, It is pretty helpful for me.

Appreciated!

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