Switching job from DP to EP

Last activity 24 June 2021 by Intuitivemind

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nene_neneNew member18 June 2021 15:41:27

I have been working in Singapore for the past 5 years on DP. I have recently received a job offer and the employer is going to apply for EP. I have qualifications from a good university and have also obtained a local qualification pertaining to the job I am doing. Most of the local would not have this job qualification. There is going to be a significant increase in salary from my current job in order to apply for EP. Also, the firm has a good ration of local vs. foreigners. What are my chances of getting an EP?

IntuitivemindMember18 June 2021 15:52:27

Hi ,
I am exactly facing the same scenario as you. My ep is applied on 10th of June.I will let you know once I get an update.

nene_neneNew member18 June 2021 15:56:17

Thanks. Good luck to you.

IntuitivemindMember18 June 2021 16:39:45

Thank you. Good luck to you too.

ShekhzSingapore Expert18 June 2021 21:27:10

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Please do a self assessment to understand your chances of qualifying for the EP, https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/servic … ment-tool.

The company should outline well why you for the job and must justify well as to why the bump in the salary. Other things like ratio, job posting etc should all be met with to ensure there is fair hiring.

IntuitivemindMember19 June 2021 00:11:24

Hi Shekhz,
Thank you for the info. But I will fall under Financial sector . According to the MOM link , it is mentioned " Please note that SAT results will not apply to EP candidates from the Financial Services sector. They must meet higher qualifying salaries"

ShekhzSingapore Expert19 June 2021 02:06:45

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True, but the minimum salary thresholds are listed publicly, check and ensure you qualify.

IntuitivemindMember19 June 2021 02:42:37

Ok sure. Thank you.

IntuitivemindMember24 June 2021 07:30:17

Hi,
Applied for EP on 10th June. It is approved on 23rd June. This is my first time EP. Previously was on dp.

ShekhzSingapore Expert24 June 2021 08:47:50

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Intuitivemind wrote:
Hi,
Applied for EP on 10th June. It is approved on 23rd June. This is my first time EP. Previously was on dp.

Lightning speed, congratulations!

IntuitivemindMember24 June 2021 13:02:44

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Thank you.

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