Agree. I am just understanding that. It is kind of silly then to not make it illegal and simply do it at random. Anyway, who am I to negate their rules?PNGMK wrote:Does ICA not want people to come on a tourist visa and seek jobs – per se, that’s not illegal here ( or correct me if I am wrong).
No. They don't. That's not the definition of a 'social visit'.
I have written to ICA on this now, after several friends expressed the same curiousness to me. Called the call centre and I was asked why I didn't declare on the form that he was a student earlier. The lady said, it could be because this information is not given. I find that a bit odd because, once they key in his passport number - his details on the previous passes should appear, right? Also, another friend who saw his picture mentioned that the image seems distorted and asked me to re-apply again. I wrote to ICA asking if they can help me understand the reason for rejection and if I can try a fresh application.JR8 wrote:It seems a curious situation to me, but I'm not a subject matter expert in this area. Others are, I expect they'll drop by later. What is the protocol in getting a visa rejection, is it just that one word, or is there anything in addition explaining the reason? I know ICA 'keep their cards close to their chest' but I'm surprised that literally zero explanation is revealed...
They don't do it at random. They do it when a red flag in their algorithm shows up....archkc wrote:Agree. I am just understanding that. It is kind of silly then to not make it illegal and simply do it at random. Anyway, who am I to negate their rules?PNGMK wrote:Does ICA not want people to come on a tourist visa and seek jobs – per se, that’s not illegal here ( or correct me if I am wrong).
No. They don't. That's not the definition of a 'social visit'.
Hmm, actually he wouldn't be in it there. He is Indian, was a student here ( full time, >95% attendance, class topper, great creds from school etc -immaterial, but yes). Before that visited in 2011 for 10 days. He applied to study in 2014 and lived here for a year. So, I am wondering how this is multiple visits..PNGMK wrote:They don't do it at random. They do it when a red flag in their algorithm shows up....archkc wrote:Agree. I am just understanding that. It is kind of silly then to not make it illegal and simply do it at random. Anyway, who am I to negate their rules?PNGMK wrote:Does ICA not want people to come on a tourist visa and seek jobs – per se, that’s not illegal here ( or correct me if I am wrong).
No. They don't. That's not the definition of a 'social visit'.
India+MultipleVisits+Male+SVPapplication==RedFlag(True)
Without going into details, when ICA suspects he did things other than studying, like part time work etc, it's tough to firstly find out why they have a red flag and secondly even tougher to reset the problem.archkc wrote: Hmm, actually he wouldn't be in it there. He is Indian, was a student here ( full time, >95% attendance, class topper, great creds from school etc -immaterial, but yes). Before that visited in 2011 for 10 days. He applied to study in 2014 and lived here for a year. So, I am wondering how this is multiple visits..
If any company gives an invite for interview visa, it may be a first but worth a try.the lynx wrote:Would having invitation letter from the company help in the SVP application? I would say it is a valid cause.
Thanks, I understand it is hard to prove. Actually, if they do ask for proof of funds - in this case, fairly easy to show since I work here.ecureilx wrote:If any company gives an invite for interview visa, it may be a first but worth a try.the lynx wrote:Would having invitation letter from the company help in the SVP application? I would say it is a valid cause.
Op, it doesn't matter if he did do part time or not. It's what ICA maybe suspecting.
And since Singapore immigration doesn't ask for bank statement for proof of funds, it's hard to prove that he didn't have to resort to working illegally.
For a business visa yes, not for a social visa.the lynx wrote:Would having invitation letter from the company help in the SVP application? I would say it is a valid cause.
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