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PR application keeps getting rejected. Why?
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Last post by Pal
Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Is it mandatory to have a PLMA before marriage?
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JasmineLimQiling » Fri, 14 Apr 2023 9:33 pm
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Hi all,
I am a new user here, I would like to ask is it mandatory to get a PLMA before ROM?
I got PLMA and the LLE letter expired. I reapplied again...
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PMLA only shortens the LTVP processing time from 6 months to 6 weeks. It is not mandatory for ROM.
If you are willing to wait 6 months for LTVP,...
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Last post by MOCHS
Wed, 19 Apr 2023 8:32 am
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Spending majority of year in Sing as a Retired Tourist?
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hangmann » Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:46 pm
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Hi, I was wondering if you guys know if it's feasible to spend the majority of the year (6-8 months per year lets say) in Singapore on multiple...
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Every Friday we claim our 3$ paylah cashback for our hawker food breakfast, so it's extra cheap :)
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Last post by jalanjalan
Fri, 31 Mar 2023 8:12 pm
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Buying medical insurance for elderly parents
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tc9897 » Tue, 24 Oct 2006 1:20 pm
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I will be moving to Singapore next summer, but have a question about medical insurance. Although I will be covered by my employer, I will have to...
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Hi BBC,
may I know if it covers your mom pre-existing condition ? can let me know the agent that helped u with ur application ?
Thank you
Dear...
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Last post by BBCDoc
Wed, 15 Mar 2023 6:24 am
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Relocating to Singapore being employed and self-employed
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DarkOrion » Sat, 25 Feb 2023 7:52 pm
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Hello Singaporean Expats!
We are a family of three, considering to move to Singapore and I would like to ask a couple of question, as my search has...
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How about if you yourself put the money in the pension fund outside SG instead of the employer? Would this be taxable from SG point of view?
PNGMK...
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Last post by malcontent
Sat, 04 Mar 2023 12:01 am
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Bring Indonesia maid to Thailand
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jo2023 » Sun, 26 Feb 2023 8:06 pm
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Hi,
currently we are having a Indonesia maid in Singapore. She has been working with us for many years. We will relocate to Thailand and want to...
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Hi,
currently we are having a Indonesia maid in Singapore. She has been working with us for many years. We will relocate to Thailand and want to...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 01 Mar 2023 3:53 pm
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Washing Machine
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Pal » Tue, 21 Feb 2023 3:08 pm
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Question for the expats here:
If your rental arrangement does not include the installation of a washing machine, what kind of laundry services do you...
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Question for the expats here:
If your rental arrangement does not include the installation of a washing machine, what kind of laundry services do you...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:23 am
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Good International Moving Company
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Debbie007 » Thu, 19 Feb 2009 3:36 am
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Can anybody recommend a good and reliable International Moving Company? We will be moving from UK to Singapore.
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That's definitely something I wouldn't want to experience. Can you recommend a good moving company these days? Can't rely on reviews on Google, might...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 04 Feb 2023 11:56 pm
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Relocating OUT of Singapore - Help
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snoopy2023 » Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:46 pm
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Hi everyone
I'm relocating to USA and would appreciate help with questions, and any tips/advice with Relocation companies etc
1) Sanelo (Santa Fe),...
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Yup, she moved with her company. If the company that does personal moves, operates under Santa Fe, I believe the experience should be just as...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 7:55 pm
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DP to STVP, will children be allowed to school?
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Raj98 » Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:03 am
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Hi folks, I am on EL and I plan to join in April 23,however my children who are attending international school can’t move till June. If I cancel...
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Nope, unless they'll be out within 30 days they'll need to apply for a students pass.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 30 Jan 2023 8:46 pm
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Recommendations for movers back to the US
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HogHollow » Thu, 19 Jan 2023 8:18 am
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Well, time really flew by, and I'm hitting the 2 year limit of my stay in Singapore soon.
I'm prepping for the move back to the States in Aug, and...
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The question is whether or not will settle in Miami or up north, where it's a lot colder. If we decide to return to Florida, we'll try getting a...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 27 Jan 2023 1:50 am
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EP employee working from outside singapore
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expat_nando » Fri, 19 Mar 2021 3:41 pm
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Hello experts!
I would like to know if an EP employee can work from outside Singapore while being on EP and getting paid in SGD? Will there be any...
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From the Singapore government perspective, what would the government do if a person were spending 11 months per year outside of Singapore, but paying...
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Last post by singaporeflyer
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 8:56 pm
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Australian Drivers license conversion
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mrcrappy » Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:54 am
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Hi Everyone.
Happy CNY.
Has anyone been through the license conversion process and can help reconfirm the documentation that you provided during...
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Do you have old licenses? What they are trying to work out is how many years you have had a license so you are not a probationary driver.
As long...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 22 Jan 2023 1:58 am
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Returning Citizen with Green Card
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SG Green » Wed, 10 Jan 2018 5:45 am
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Hi,
I have a green card and is looking to take up a job back in Singapore. I understand that because of the green card, I have to pay US taxes on my...
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Wow, I'm eating my words.
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Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 12:19 am
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Is medical check-up compulsory for all EP applicants?
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gotosingapore » Wed, 21 Dec 2022 8:25 pm
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I heard divided info. MoM website says all EP applicants need to undergo a medical check up; whereas some agents inform that vast majority of EP...
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Heard about that, not sure how they do things now given the impact of COVID. I feel like if anything they would have tightened checks.
I also...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 24 Dec 2022 2:29 am
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Expensive electricity bill?
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Crystalchi1207 » Fri, 12 May 2017 12:52 pm
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Friend told me the electricity bill in Singapore can be quite punchy. Could you mind to share your view. I'm going to rent 1500 sq ft apartment.
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I was getting $300-$400 electricity bills until I stopped using my AC in 2020 (1000 sqft, old hdb with not great insulation, prob tons of air seeps...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 17 Dec 2022 3:47 am
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Cost of shipping a piano overseas
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jpatokal » Mon, 28 Nov 2022 5:28 pm
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A friend of mine is moving back to Australia and wants to bring her small upright piano (200kg) with her. Her company is paying for the relocation...
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Honestly, at that point, wouldn't it just be better to leave the piano and purchase one in Australia? The friends of mine who have moved back to the...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Mon, 28 Nov 2022 9:39 pm
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PR approval chances 2022
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忠诚爱 » Sat, 19 Nov 2022 8:53 pm
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Hi to all the experts here,
I would like to ask if I have a chance of getting PR.
Age:35
Nationality: Filipino
Gender: Female
Education: Bachelor's...
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How long have you been in SG? What is your income?
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 10:57 pm
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Landed Property Vs Condo
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sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 14 Nov 2022 5:14 pm
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For the same rental condo have much more amenities and acreage but it's all shared. Private property is much more expensive and the acreage is...
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Where did the original post go?
From the user’s previous posts back in 2015, it looks like they are coming from Australia.
My advice would be...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:38 am
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NS liability for Spouse Sponsorship PR
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alicia.tay » Tue, 31 May 2022 11:42 am
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I am a sc and sponsored my husband who is malaysian to become PR. He is 32yr this year and we have a 3yr daughter. He is currently on LTVP with LOC...
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and the list goes on using the search engine for this site at the upper right side of the page.
National Service + Permanent Resident
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:38 pm
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Question about renewing Re-entry Permit from overseas
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byseeksconseil1 » Sun, 06 Nov 2022 9:10 am
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Hi,
I hold Singapore Permanent Resident status with my Re-entry Permit (REP) to expire early 2023. Currently, I am living overseas. Because I have...
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If you have been out of the country for 3 or 4 years, the odds of getting a renewed REP are virtually NIL. It is not going to make any difference in...
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Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:46 am
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