Hi,
I've just registered on the forum but have been following on and off for a while now. My wife and I want to apply for a PR, but are unsure as to when the best time may be. Details are:
Me
Education: BSc Computer Science Degree, respected UK university
Salary: 135K PA (base), on PEP Pass since arrival
Total work exp: 7.5 years (Banking, IT)
Work exp in Singapore: 1.5 years (Banking, IT)
Race: White. British
Age: 30 years
Wife
Education: BSc Finance Degree, respected UK university
Salary: 90K PA (base), on PEP Pass since arrival (but only started work 2mnths after arrival)
Total work exp: 7.5 years (Accounting)
Work exp in Singapore: 1.25 years (Banking, Accounting)
Race: Malaysian Chinese
Age: 30 years
We have been Married two years, and originally thought that we would apply for PR this coming November (so its around two years since arriving). Wife is now due to give birth end Oct.
Questions I would have:
- Is it usually best to apply together or individually? Guess as wife is Malaysian Chinese may be best for her to apply first (i.e. now)?
- Is it best to wait until baby comes (all being well!) and apply as family?
- Does anyone know if she applies for PR while on maternity leave if that has any bearing on the application?
Thanks for any help in advance!