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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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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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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 06 Nov 2022 10:46 am
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British - Moving to SG (Wife is SC)
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Sunjackal » Tue, 28 Jul 2020 1:22 am
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Hello!
My wife and I currently work in the U.K, although presently my wife is on maternity leave as she is due to give birth in mid August and she...
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I think some clarification is needed here from my side. I got my PR via the FT scheme. And yes, you can be called up if under the age of 40 if on the...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:18 pm
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Spose relocating to Singapore
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anonymouz123 » Tue, 18 Oct 2022 5:21 pm
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Hello all,
Would like to get some advise from y'all regarding this matter.
I'm a Malaysian, Singapore PR and have been working here in Singapore...
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OP (anonymouz123) is coming from the perspective of the Permission from the MOM side of things, I believe. As she has never worked in Singapore he...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 11:26 pm
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Chance of approving PR
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doraemon888 » Wed, 12 Oct 2022 6:18 pm
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Hi
Everyone, I am new here
Thinking about moving to Singapore next year around june before the EP scheme changes.
Since my partner is an...
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Hi
Everyone, I am new here
Thinking about moving to Singapore next year around june before the EP scheme changes.
Since my partner is an...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:29 pm
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Missing Fin
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Jc santos » Mon, 10 Oct 2022 4:52 pm
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I was an international intern back in 2008. I never applied for work again in Singapore until now. My IPA is currently being processed. My question...
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Thank you, I will try and look for my old passport but it is most likely gone by now
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Last post by Jc santos
Mon, 10 Oct 2022 6:02 pm
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Foreigner on EP living in Malaysia
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neo83 » Tue, 05 Jul 2022 3:54 pm
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Hello,
I need your help.
I live in singapore and i am on Ep. We are European.
Given i can work from home full time, I would like to move to KL with...
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^specifically, to qualify for the MM2H in West Malaysia, your salary needs to be at least 40k MYR per month. That's the equivalent of approximately...
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Last post by malcontent
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 8:40 am
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LTVP Formalities - Do we need to bring original documents??
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mmli123 » Fri, 07 Oct 2022 6:38 pm
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Hi All,
I really need your help... I tried to searched the site already, but can't find...
For the documents to bring for LTVP Formalities (ICA),...
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Hi, thank you so much for ur advice.
it’s really my fault that i didn’t doubt this before… I wonder why I read this many times before and my...
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Last post by mmli123
Fri, 07 Oct 2022 7:57 pm
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Citizenship Application Status Pending
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ArK05 » Thu, 17 Mar 2022 2:59 pm
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Hello Fellow Expats,
I would like your views on our approval chances of SG Citizenship, as our application is pending. The details listed as below -...
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Thank you for the reply. Means alot
His age : 40(38 when applied)
Job: senior financial manager in Asia Today
Wife and kids are in ltvp
Applied PR...
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Last post by Asmathulurusia
Wed, 05 Oct 2022 6:47 am
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Refused entry,enter SG with IPA
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Jeff Loh » Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:28 pm
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Hi,I was overstay and refused entry to SG since 2019. Recently,I undergo an online interview and successfully secured a job with approved IPA.May I...
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Yes, it was a complete oversight in my case, and the officer seemed to indicate that had it been less than 30 days he might have been able to let me...
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Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:02 am
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Tue, 13 Sep 2022 4:01 pm
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Shipping time for household goods 2022
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Singsoon2022 » Mon, 08 Aug 2022 2:47 am
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Hi everyone,
Happy to be moving to SG in late 2022 from Toronto, Canada. Does anyone know how long it takes for a 40 foot container to reach SG? I...
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Hi everyone,
Happy to be moving to SG in late 2022 from Toronto, Canada. Does anyone know how long it takes for a 40 foot container to reach SG? I...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 28 Aug 2022 9:14 pm
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Applying for PR the 2nd Time with Own Business
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msjuana » Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:03 am
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Hi everyone,
We are going to file for our PR Application, the second time.
MAIN APPLICANT: Husband on EP
Salary: k base / bonus, allowance etc...
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EDIT: Husband's Salary is $120k / yr with $50k bonus/allowance
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Last post by msjuana
Mon, 08 Aug 2022 11:05 am
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Pros and cons of living in Singapore for near future
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rockstargirl » Mon, 11 Jul 2022 3:24 pm
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Hi everyone,
Have been in SG since past 6 years and seeing effect of the inflation world-wide and post covid fluctuations, how do we evaluate...
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At the present time, entry level positions at my company start at around S$4-5k per month. Back when I started 25 years ago it was closer to $2-3k...
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Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:46 pm
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