EP Approval Time Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

epvisa2022 · 2022-01-30T02:13:22+01:00

Hi all, Figured there hasn't been a thread topic on this yet. I would like to share my stats: First EP Application, applied on Jan 26, working in financial services industry. Now status is showing Pending on the EP Status Check. Will update you on any changes. Feel free to share yours for those who applied recently.

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kavyasetty69 New member

Member since 18 April 2022

kavyasetty69New member18 April 2022 06:01:30

#201

EP applied: 12/04/2022

EP status: pending (18/04/2022)

Awaiting approval!

networkguy New member

Member since 11 April 2022

networkguyNew member19 April 2022 03:18:52

#202

First time EP application

Location: Overseas
Industry: IT
Relevant Experience: 7 yrs
Salary: 7K++
Applied: 05/04/2022
Pending: 07/04/2022

Checked today and as expected it’s still Pending, I’m just excited and hopeful that it gets approved quickly without asking for additional documents from me or from my employer 🙏

If your University appears on the MoM SAT for EP application, does that imply it’s accredited and recognized by MoM and so there will only be little chances of requiring a third party agency to validate my degree?

Really thankful to this thread! Good luck to everyone who’s waiting for their passes to get approved!
- @networkguy

EP approved as of today, IPA letter received as well!

Timeline: 2 weeks

Good luck to everyone!

kavyasetty69 New member

Member since 18 April 2022

kavyasetty69New member20 April 2022 03:14:10

#203

EP applied: 12/04/2022
EP status: pending (18/04/2022)

Awaiting approval!
- @kavyasetty69

EP Approved Today on the 20th morning. Good luck for others who are waiting for approval.

SaiShirdi79 New member

Member since 07 May 2021

SaiShirdi79New member20 April 2022 03:23:21

#204

Hello, can anyone please advise what is the average processing time for Singapore PR in 2022. Is it delayed because of covid backlog. Thanks in advance

Shekhz Singapore Expert

Member since 31 March 2021

ShekhzSingapore Expert20 April 2022 05:46:58

#205

964

EP applied: 12/04/2022
EP status: pending (18/04/2022)

Awaiting approval!
- @kavyasetty69
EP Approved Today on the 20th morning. Good luck for others who are waiting for approval. - @kavyasetty69

Congrats! That’s pretty swift

wagabond911 New member

Member since 01 March 2022

wagabond911New member20 April 2022 05:47:24

#206

EP applied: 12/04/2022
EP status: pending (18/04/2022)

Awaiting approval!
- @kavyasetty69
EP Approved Today on the 20th morning. Good luck for others who are waiting for approval. - @kavyasetty69

Hi There, if you are comfortable to share your details it would be beneficial for members like me who are waiting for EP's.

details such as:

Current Location
Industry
Salary increase/decrease
Industry
1st-time applicant or not

anything else you feel might be worthwhile to share - thanks

Shekhz Singapore Expert

Member since 31 March 2021

ShekhzSingapore Expert20 April 2022 05:47:46

#207

964

Hello, can anyone please advise what is the average processing time for Singapore PR in 2022. Is it delayed because of covid backlog. Thanks in advance
- @SaiShirdi79

Nope, it’s pretty normal- usual 6 months time frame

mavenda New member

Member since 17 April 2022

mavendaNew member20 April 2022 06:00:23

#208

@kavyasetty69

Congrats!

So you will work remotely from Singapore? May I ask for the position applied, your nationality and University? This would help me because I have never been granted and EPass, although according t SAT, I am qualified for an EPass, whenever I get approved, I fall down to SPass. I just think it may have something to do with my citizenship or university.

I would appreciate if you send me a reply. Thanks!

SaiShirdi79 New member

Member since 07 May 2021

SaiShirdi79New member20 April 2022 10:03:21

#209

@Shekhz thank you

Muthukk Member

Member since 25 March 2022

MuthukkMember20 April 2022 18:22:44

#210

First time

EP applied: 19/04/2022

Waiting.... For Approval.

kavyasetty69 New member

Member since 18 April 2022

kavyasetty69New member21 April 2022 07:09:11

#211

@wagabond911

Current Location : India

Industry : IT

Salary increase/decrease : 7k around

Industry : Software

1st-time applicant or not : 1st time

University : VTU ( India) / Bachelors Of Engineering

Guest73623974 Guest

Guest73623974Guest21 April 2022 07:28:37

#212

214245

@Unknown2022 Congrats...

btw, i saw your previous post, seems like your company applied EP with 4.5K salary and you still got EP huh?

Did you check in SAT tool, whether you can get EP with salary of 4.5K? or based on SAT tool you are eligible for SPass, but still you got EP huh?

If you dont mind, can you share your experience and industry info? Thanks

wagabond911 New member

Member since 01 March 2022

wagabond911New member21 April 2022 12:05:57

#213

@wagabond911

Current Location : India
Industry : IT
Salary increase/decrease : 7k around
Industry : Software
1st-time applicant or not : 1st time
University : VTU ( India) / Bachelors Of Engineering
- @kavyasetty69

Thanks! @kavyasetty69! all the very best ...

dadajaki Member

Member since 22 April 2022

dadajakiMember22 April 2022 06:09:39

#214

EP applied: 12/04/2022

EP status: pending (22/04/2022)

Awaiting approval!

Guest73623974 Guest

Guest73623974Guest23 April 2022 01:12:10

#215

214245

Just sharing my experience

I am EP holder and my wife was on DP (my wife came to SG on Jan 2022)

My wife cleared interview for one of the small semi-condutor company for IC design role
Experience: 3.5 years and relevant experience: 2yrs
Education: Masters in VLSI design
As per SAT tool minimum salary for her experience is :6300, but company applied EP with 5300 salary

Frist time EP applicant
7 Apr 2022 - EP applied
8 Apr 2022 - Pending
22 Apr 2022 - Approved

Took 10 working days for EP approval

Good to know that, there are chances to get EP even if we cannot meet salary that was from SAT tool assessment (this is encouraging).

Good luck everyone who are waiting for their EP

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert23 April 2022 06:15:38

#216

15377

Good to know that, there are chances to get EP even if we cannot meet salary that was from SAT tool assessment
- @nandakumar577

We already know that for Malaysians, lower salary thresholds apply.

But if your wife has a different nationality (please clarify!), then this is indeed new and unusual.

Guest73623974 Guest

Guest73623974Guest24 April 2022 00:03:50

#217

214245

@beppi

nationality: Indian

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert24 April 2022 07:24:09

#218

15377

Nandakumar: Then it is very unusual - either a new development or a mistake by the processing officer. I believe the latter. Make sure she earns above the SAT threshold by the time her pass needs renewal!

Guest73623974 Guest

Guest73623974Guest24 April 2022 09:16:44

#219

214245

@beppi

Got it .. Thanks for the info

pradeepraman30051983 New member

Member since 24 April 2022

pradeepraman30051983New member24 April 2022 16:19:41

#220

Hi I am India , applied Ep work for a start up and one of the initial members to set things up. We are a new Company and just registered our office .

Ep applied. 14 April

Yet to know status

pradeepraman30051983 New member

Member since 24 April 2022

pradeepraman30051983New member24 April 2022 16:27:58

#221

@Pavvalo congrats . That was very quick . Is it a well established Company

dadajaki Member

Member since 22 April 2022

dadajakiMember25 April 2022 01:35:26

#222

EP applied: 12/04/2022

EP status: Approved (25/04/2022)

Thank you all for support and all the best for others who are waiting.

wagabond911 New member

Member since 01 March 2022

wagabond911New member25 April 2022 01:46:29

#223

EP applied: 12/04/2022
EP status: Approved (25/04/2022)
Thank you all for support and all the best for others who are waiting.
- @dadajaki

Hi @dadajaki, thats great news and many congratulations:

For the ones waiting, it would be great if you could please share your background etc (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Industry:

Current Salary

New Salary

Current location

1st time EP application

anything else you think is worthwhile sharing

Joe Singapore New member

Member since 18 April 2022

Joe SingaporeNew member25 April 2022 01:46:52

#224

This forum is so helpful! Adding my case to this topic:)
EP application submitted: 12th April
Application status: Today(18th April ) Pending

Awaiting approval 🤞🤞🤞
- @Joe Singapore

Guys my ep is just approved this morning (25/04/2022).

All the best for others who are waiting.

wagabond911 New member

Member since 01 March 2022

wagabond911New member25 April 2022 01:47:03

#225

This forum is so helpful! Adding my case to this topic:)
EP application submitted: 12th April
Application status: Today(18th April ) Pending

Guys my ep is just approved this morning (25/04/2022).

All the best for others who are waiting. - @Joe Singapore

Hi @joesingapore , thats great news and many congratulations:

For the ones waiting, it would be great if you could please share your background etc (whatever you are comfortable sharing)

Industry:

Current Salary

New Salary

Current location

1st time EP application

anything else you think is worthwhile sharing

Joe Singapore New member

Member since 18 April 2022

Joe SingaporeNew member25 April 2022 02:05:45

#226

This forum is so helpful! Adding my case to this topic:)
EP application submitted: 12th April
Application status: Today(18th April ) Pending

Guys my ep is just approved this morning (25/04/2022).

All the best for others who are waiting. - @Joe Singapore
Hi @joesingapore , thats great news and many congratulations:
For the ones waiting, it would be great if you could please share your background etc (whatever you are comfortable sharing)
Industry:
Current Salary
New Salary
Current location
1st time EP application
anything else you think is worthwhile sharing
- @wagabond911

Industry: IT

Current Salary - 5-6k

New Salary - 6-7k

Current location - Onshore, 3 years working in Singapore after a degree from NUS

EP application - This is the 3 rd time in 3 years

This is 3rd time and the longest time that I have waited for an approval.

1 st Time (2019) - 6 days

2 nd Time(2020) - 8 days

3rd Time (Now) -13 days

slee437 Member

Member since 30 April 2015

slee437Member26 April 2022 02:06:49

#227

Applied: April 11

Industry: International Education

Current location: not in Singapore

1st time EP application

I've heard that EP approval is a bit slow for teachers because the industry is not high-needs

I know on the website it says within 3 weeks, but it looks like it might 4+ weeks (which is the case for others I have talked to).

Would love to hear from other teachers who have gotten EP or are also in the process!

kahmanlai69 Member

Member since 27 April 2022

kahmanlai69Member27 April 2022 01:29:09

#228

Would like to share my experience of EP application, hope it helps

Document submitted by HR : 19 April 2022

Pending status: 20 April 2022

IPA Approved : 27 April 2022

Timeline : 1 week

Industry: research fellow

New Salary: 5k

Current location : Malaysia

1st time EP application: yes

deuces99 New member

Member since 30 April 2022

deuces99New member30 April 2022 11:33:40

#229

Document submitted by HR : 20 April 2022

Pending status: 30 April 2022

Industry: construction

New Salary: 6.5k

Current location : singapore

kevozein99 Member

Member since 30 April 2022

kevozein99Member30 April 2022 18:01:20

#230

@deuces99 I am Kevin Murrey, currently i Turkey as a olant opperator (asphalt mixer)

I am interested. Kindly share procedure of application.

Thank you

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert30 April 2022 20:11:43

#231

15377

Kindly share procedure of application.
- @kevozein99

Please read related forum posts - this is THE most discussed topic here!

Anony4sf New member

Member since 01 May 2022

Anony4sfNew member01 May 2022 06:37:38

#232

My story and one question:

I said YES to US based start-up (founded in 2012) who registered newly in Singapore in 2022.

Hike was pretty good (35%+)

30/03/2022: EP applied

12/04/2022: MoM asked for additional info. especially about the company, other employees pay, justification for hike given to me.

25/04/2022: Info given to MoM

28/04/2022: approved (I am great full for that)

However, EP approved is only for 12months. From past experience, I know new EP approval is usually for 24months.

Anyone has any idea why is it now 12months ? Is it same for others recently ?

Addons:

I am Indian, in Singapore for over 8years working in Semiconductor industry.

Anony4sf New member

Member since 01 May 2022

Anony4sfNew member01 May 2022 06:45:34

#233

@beppi

Nandakumar's case:

May be this approval is because of the current Manpower shortage in Semiconductor industry ?

Guest73623974 Guest

Guest73623974Guest01 May 2022 14:13:19

#234

214245

Hope you are having a good day!

I am having some doubts on my Employment pass. I have got an offer and the company is planning to apply E pass on 22nd May as they have posted the Job in Careerfuture on 20th April.

When I opened the job link in Careerfuture it shows the applications are closed for this job. Also job range is $3500-4000 where my salary is $6500 (SAT tool it shows I am eligible to get E pass with this salary). But in some other job websites like Monster.com, they have posted the same role for higher salary.

My question is "Due to the earlier closure of getting application and salary range is exceeding in the range posted in careerfuture advertisement, will be my E pass rejected?"

John Jobs Active member

Member since 11 April 2022

John JobsActive member01 May 2022 14:36:26

#235

Hello, can anyone please advise what is the average processing time for Singapore PR in 2022. Is it delayed because of covid backlog. Thanks in advance
- @SaiShirdi79
Nope, it’s pretty normal- usual 6 months time frame
- @Shekhz

It was 8 months for us, but also heard people waiting for over a year!

John Jobs Active member

Member since 11 April 2022

John JobsActive member01 May 2022 14:47:36

#236

@Anony4sf

If it’s any consolation… so many of our friends and co-workers, even at MD and C-level only received a one year EP renewal. And this is for people in a very niche industry too who lived in Spore for many years. Don’t know what is going exactly, but is seems to be the trend lately.

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert01 May 2022 18:58:12

#237

15377

My question is "Due to the earlier closure of getting application and salary range is exceeding in the range posted in careerfuture advertisement, will be my E pass rejected?"
- @rakshikaravi

The company is only allowed to hire you (and apply for your work pass) after the compulsory mycareersfuture posting for 28 days is completed and no suitable local applicant was found.

As I understand from your post, it was not completed and wasn't for the same job (higher salary means different job scope).

You should clarify with the employer whether you still have a chance to get that job!

deuces99 New member

Member since 30 April 2022

deuces99New member02 May 2022 07:45:51

#238

@deuces99

Status Approved : 2 May 2022

deuces99 New member

Member since 30 April 2022

deuces99New member03 May 2022 10:17:15

#239

@kevozein99

you can look up on BCA singapore website to get some certfication courses

Guest73623974 Guest

Guest73623974Guest06 May 2022 11:30:51

#240

214245

Submitted April 18th

May 6th Pending

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