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Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
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Re: Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
Apparently, just like your UK one. 

SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
Re: Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
My Brother in law applied together with his 2 daughter received rejection letter 2 days ago. they waited about 7 months.
Malaysian Chinese, not sure what's the root cause of rejection..
Mine application still pending and it's 10 months plus waiting time. (finger cross)
Malaysian Chinese, not sure what's the root cause of rejection..
Mine application still pending and it's 10 months plus waiting time. (finger cross)
Re: Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
good for you, just curious .. did you receive the ipa letter first or saw it in iEnquiry ?here4good wrote:Hello all,
Application Status: SC of wife approved in-principle
I hope I am not the oldest in terms of application age, applied in jan 14.
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Re: Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
@Barnsley - Just like the Singapore paddler who went back to China and gave up her SC and got back her PRC Citizenship.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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I got the letter by snail mail.
My trusted friend, iEnquiry which I checked everyday for the past 21 months still shows Pending](./images/smilies/eusa_wall.gif)
My trusted friend, iEnquiry which I checked everyday for the past 21 months still shows Pending
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Re: Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
Just received rejection on my application including wife and two children. 7 month wait.
Funny thing, is that my junior work colleague from the US - who is single, but younger than me - was accepted. Major difference - Chinese ancestry. The annoying thing is that he doesn't plan on staying here for the long term!
Ah well, apply again later in the hear. Just been promoted and I now support the business license (part of a big bank).
Funny thing, is that my junior work colleague from the US - who is single, but younger than me - was accepted. Major difference - Chinese ancestry. The annoying thing is that he doesn't plan on staying here for the long term!
Ah well, apply again later in the hear. Just been promoted and I now support the business license (part of a big bank).
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Been there, seen enough of folks who get SC and as soon as they get it, they pack their bags using the various advantages the Pink IC brings.MeerCatMoose wrote:Major difference - Chinese ancestry. The annoying thing is that he doesn't plan on staying here for the long term!
Alas, ICA has no way to find out the actual intentions when they give out SC.
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From ICA's point of view i see nothing but potentials.MeerCatMoose wrote:
Funny thing, is that my junior work colleague from the US - who is single, but younger than me - was accepted. Major difference - Chinese ancestry.
Single - can get married to a local girl
Young - does have more time and opportunity to soak into local culture.
Chinese? nothing more to say.
edit: spelling - local , time, opportunity
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Several factors: Age and professional level - if older but not 'climbing the ladder' as ICA would like, then no go. Age and salary - if stagnant salary or below average for either profession or age, then no go.Sp1d3rMan wrote:My Brother in law applied together with his 2 daughter received rejection letter 2 days ago. they waited about 7 months.
Malaysian Chinese, not sure what's the root cause of rejection..
Mine application still pending and it's 10 months plus waiting time. (finger cross)
You don't mention wife... is she SC or applying for PR as well?
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Re: Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
Hi! I was just wondering if anyone here could help me evaluate my chances of getting a Singapore citizenship! I've searched many other forums but this one was the most useful so far so I really hope to get some opinions from the people here 
I'm Malaysian Chinese, only 19 this year but planning to apply for citizenship once I'm 21. I've obtained my PR since 2002 so that means that I would have been a PR for 15 years by the time I'm eligible for application. Completed my primary, secondary and junior college education all here in Singapore and am planning to study overseas with the intention of coming back to work. The main thing I'm worried about is that, since I would only be 21 then, how would the ICA "judge" my "usefulness" if I'm still in school without a salary, etc.?
Would really appreciate any help given
Thanks!

I'm Malaysian Chinese, only 19 this year but planning to apply for citizenship once I'm 21. I've obtained my PR since 2002 so that means that I would have been a PR for 15 years by the time I'm eligible for application. Completed my primary, secondary and junior college education all here in Singapore and am planning to study overseas with the intention of coming back to work. The main thing I'm worried about is that, since I would only be 21 then, how would the ICA "judge" my "usefulness" if I'm still in school without a salary, etc.?
Would really appreciate any help given

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When are you doing NS?earlgreyaulait wrote:Hi! I was just wondering if anyone here could help me evaluate my chances of getting a Singapore citizenship! I've searched many other forums but this one was the most useful so far so I really hope to get some opinions from the people here
I'm Malaysian Chinese, only 19 this year but planning to apply for citizenship once I'm 21. I've obtained my PR since 2002 so that means that I would have been a PR for 15 years by the time I'm eligible for application. Completed my primary, secondary and junior college education all here in Singapore and am planning to study overseas with the intention of coming back to work. The main thing I'm worried about is that, since I would only be 21 then, how would the ICA "judge" my "usefulness" if I'm still in school without a salary, etc.?
Would really appreciate any help givenThanks!
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I'm a female so I won't be serving NS.Strong Eagle wrote:When are you doing NS?earlgreyaulait wrote:Hi! I was just wondering if anyone here could help me evaluate my chances of getting a Singapore citizenship! I've searched many other forums but this one was the most useful so far so I really hope to get some opinions from the people here
I'm Malaysian Chinese, only 19 this year but planning to apply for citizenship once I'm 21. I've obtained my PR since 2002 so that means that I would have been a PR for 15 years by the time I'm eligible for application. Completed my primary, secondary and junior college education all here in Singapore and am planning to study overseas with the intention of coming back to work. The main thing I'm worried about is that, since I would only be 21 then, how would the ICA "judge" my "usefulness" if I'm still in school without a salary, etc.?
Would really appreciate any help givenThanks!
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Do you mean you want to apply SC while you are studying overseas ? that might raise a red flag. If I were you, I would finish my study overseas, get a job in Singapore and then apply.earlgreyaulait wrote:
Completed my primary, secondary and junior college education all here in Singapore and am planning to study overseas with the intention of coming back to work. The main thing I'm worried about is that, since I would only be 21 then, how would the ICA "judge" my "usefulness" if I'm still in school without a salary, etc.?
IMO living in Singapore,for SC application, might be the most important judging point of all , as well as for REP renewals.
Good luck
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Strong Eagle wrote:Several factors: Age and professional level - if older but not 'climbing the ladder' as ICA would like, then no go. Age and salary - if stagnant salary or below average for either profession or age, then no go.Sp1d3rMan wrote:My Brother in law applied together with his 2 daughter received rejection letter 2 days ago. they waited about 7 months.
Malaysian Chinese, not sure what's the root cause of rejection..
Mine application still pending and it's 10 months plus waiting time. (finger cross)
You don't mention wife... is she SC or applying for PR as well?
Sister in Law PR for many years but didn't apply together, BIL not staying in Singapore,everyday in and out, so i think that's many factors causing the rejection,
Re: Singapore Citizenship Application Outcome
The bottom line is social programming enforced ... page 10
http://www.nptd.gov.sg/portals/0/homepa ... f-2014.pdf
http://www.nptd.gov.sg/portals/0/homepa ... f-2014.pdf
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