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Post by addy456 » Tue, 19 Apr 2011 6:06 pm

First of all i am really thankful to all of you sharing there experience on this forum.
I am planning to apply for PEP and still confused in couple of questions:


1.Is May 2011 is the best time to apply for PEP?-

2. How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

3. When would 6 months period for finding job starts?


4.What is the chance of successs of my application if i hold masters degree from United Kingdom- Brunel University and having sound 5 years experience and salary is more then $7K in the field of IT?
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Post by carteki » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:30 am

Have you read your questions? They make me wonder where you got your masters degree from.

BTW - it is likely that the minimum required salary for PEP will increase $8,000 shortly....

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Post by Saint » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:01 pm

They have virtually stopped handing out PEPs to overseas applicants and the salary threshold is now probably $8k, not official yet but we assume it will be.

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PEP Info!!

Post by addy456 » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 1:46 pm

carteki: i got my masters degree from United Kingdom- Brunel University & i change it above 2 to dont make you wonder;)


What you guys advice can i go for PEP having salary between $7 to $8K?

Question Again:

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts?

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Re: PEP Info!!

Post by elguapo » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 1:56 pm

addy456 wrote:carteki: i got my masters degree from United Kingdom- Brunel University & i change it above 2 to dont make you wonder;)


What you guys advice can i go for PEP having salary between $7 to $8K?

Question Again:

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts?
Well, a few of the guys I work with tried changing from EP's to PEP's recently and dispite being well above the thresholds they where rejected and have had to move back to EP's. I wouldn't be betting the bank on getting approved.

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Re: PEP Info!!

Post by revhappy » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 2:07 pm

elguapo wrote:
addy456 wrote:carteki: i got my masters degree from United Kingdom- Brunel University & i change it above 2 to dont make you wonder;)


What you guys advice can i go for PEP having salary between $7 to $8K?

Question Again:

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts?
Well, a few of the guys I work with tried changing from EP's to PEP's recently and dispite being well above the thresholds they where rejected and have had to move back to EP's. I wouldn't be betting the bank on getting approved.
Wow, thats very useful 1st hand information, thanks!

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Post by BillyB » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 2:24 pm

As Harry Hill says - there's only one way to find out.......

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Re: PEP Info!!

Post by addy456 » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 2:37 pm

elguapo wrote:
addy456 wrote:carteki: i got my masters degree from United Kingdom- Brunel University & i change it above 2 to dont make you wonder;)


What you guys advice can i go for PEP having salary between $7 to $8K?

Question Again:

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts?
Well, a few of the guys I work with tried changing from EP's to PEP's recently and dispite being well above the thresholds they where rejected and have had to move back to EP's. I wouldn't be betting the bank on getting approved.
Actually i am applying from abroad:)

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Post by BillyB » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 2:45 pm

addy456 wrote:
elguapo wrote:
addy456 wrote:carteki: i got my masters degree from United Kingdom- Brunel University & i change it above 2 to dont make you wonder;)


What you guys advice can i go for PEP having salary between $7 to $8K?

Question Again:

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts?
Well, a few of the guys I work with tried changing from EP's to PEP's recently and dispite being well above the thresholds they where rejected and have had to move back to EP's. I wouldn't be betting the bank on getting approved.
Actually i am applying from abroad:)
Throw your hat in the ring and just do it. No one knows the exact criteria for approval. Find a local sponsor and make the application. It should only take you about 15-20 minutes to complete and then you'll know within a week one way or another.

Failing that, there is the EP route once you find an employer if you are still hell bent on working in Singapore.

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Post by addy456 » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 2:54 pm

BillyB wrote:
addy456 wrote:
elguapo wrote: Well, a few of the guys I work with tried changing from EP's to PEP's recently and dispite being well above the thresholds they where rejected and have had to move back to EP's. I wouldn't be betting the bank on getting approved.
Actually i am applying from abroad:)
Throw your hat in the ring and just do it. No one knows the exact criteria for approval. Find a local sponsor and make the application. It should only take you about 15-20 minutes to complete and then you'll know within a week one way or another.

Failing that, there is the EP route once you find an employer if you are still hell bent on working in Singapore.

BillyB you put my confidence up and i should say you are star ...

second thing i have 2 ask with you..

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts is that after AIP?

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Post by BillyB » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 3:02 pm

addy456 wrote:
BillyB wrote:
addy456 wrote: Actually i am applying from abroad:)
Throw your hat in the ring and just do it. No one knows the exact criteria for approval. Find a local sponsor and make the application. It should only take you about 15-20 minutes to complete and then you'll know within a week one way or another.

Failing that, there is the EP route once you find an employer if you are still hell bent on working in Singapore.

BillyB you put my confidence up and i should say you are star ...

second thing i have 2 ask with you..

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts is that after AIP?
I think the AIP is valid for 6 months.

No, the 6 month period starts when you first get the PEP pass issued, and then resets each time you leave a job - provided you earn more than the minimum threshold of $30k in a year.

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Post by Saint » Wed, 20 Apr 2011 3:06 pm

addy456 wrote:second thing i have 2 ask with you..

1)How long AIP - Approval in Principal would be valid for once my application is approved for PEP?

2)When would 6 months period for finding job starts is that after AIP?
http://forum.singaporeexpats.com/ftopic73998.html

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Apply for PEP(Help me)

Post by addy456 » Mon, 25 Apr 2011 1:27 pm

Which is the best time to apply for PEP?

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 25 Apr 2011 2:16 pm

Probably when you are off of work, so your current employer doesn't find out. :roll:

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Post by addy456 » Mon, 25 Apr 2011 2:37 pm

Actually i am applying from abroad ...so what to know which is the best time to apply for PEP..

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