Is MOM purposely delaying EP approval

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Member since 23 March 2018

ankushmathMember04 April 2018 06:19:41

I see that on the Dataflow Corp site they have mentioned the turnaround time as 30-35 working days for verification process, then how come MOM is claiming 3 weeks ? Also i am wondering if MOM is purposely delaying issuing EP so that people would keep looking for alternate option?

Below is the PDF link from dataflow site.

https://s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com … OM_FAQ.pdf

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert04 April 2018 07:32:39

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3 weeks is the (minimum) turnaround time with normal processing.
If an external agency (like Dataflow) is engaged for vetting, their tuirnaround time has to be added to MoM's processing.
Nopbody is delaying on purpose, but of course MoM also doesn't want getting a work pass to be too easy and quick (unless you are a desirable type for Singapore - then work passes can be issued in a few days).

ankushmath Member

Member since 23 March 2018

ankushmathMember04 April 2018 09:36:08

beppi wrote:
3 weeks is the (minimum) turnaround time with normal processing.
If an external agency (like Dataflow) is engaged for vetting, their tuirnaround time has to be added to MoM's processing.
Nopbody is delaying on purpose, but of course MoM also doesn't want getting a work pass to be too easy and quick (unless you are a desirable type for Singapore - then work passes can be issued in a few days).

The point i wanted to raise was, shouldn't MOM add the turnaround time from Vetting agency to its own processing time and mention that on their site.

hfminion Member

Member since 27 February 2018

hfminionMember14 May 2018 09:41:49

no. My EP was approved in 1 day. Another colleague had his approved in 2.

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