21yo, Job offer in IT, no degree, good experience. Any chance to get an EP?

[rfeynman]

Hello everyone on this forum!

I have a pretty exotic situation with my application for an Employment Pass.
I have 4 years of experience I can prove, because I started working very early (Starting 16yo). I don't hold a university degree though, as the higher education in my field is rather bad in my country. And I have just received a job offer from an IT company in Singapore with a salary 50% higher than the requirements of Employment Pass.

1) Are there any chances that I'll be given an Employment Pass?
2) If not, a S Pass? Does it makes significant difference?
3) Will I have to include any documents to prove my working experience, taking the fact that I'm young?

Thank you for taking your time to write a reply.

[bro75]

Because somebody is willing to pay you much more than the minimum (I assume that you are referring to the 3.6K employment pass minimum), then you have a chance. For the actual application, you will need to get a letter from your old employer that certifies that you worked for them from XX date to XX date with XX salary. A testimonial from that employer may also help. But it is strict now in Singapore so prepare for a plan B just in case. You can also do the self assessment test from MOM to see if you can be approved.

[sundaymorningstaple]

To add on to bro75's reply, please ensure (if possible) that the HR person who applies for your EP ticks the S pass box as well (if MOM decides you are not qualified for the EP, to be considered for an S Pass) If this isn't done (in some cases the employer doesn't want to pay the S Pass Levies - additional cost to the employer), if the EP is rejected the employer cannot reapply for the S Pass. So as long as the employer is willing to pay the S Pass levies, make sure they tick that box to give you the best chance.

[noskich]

And how did you manage to obtain the offer, online?
Thanks.

[Barnsley]

Hello everyone on this forum!

I have a pretty exotic situation with my application for an Employment Pass.
I have 4 years of experience I can prove, because I started working very early (Starting 16yo). I don't hold a university degree though, as the higher education in my field is rather bad in my country. And I have just received a job offer from an IT company in Singapore with a salary 50% higher than the requirements of Employment Pass.

1) Are there any chances that I'll be given an Employment Pass?
2) If not, a S Pass? Does it makes significant difference?
3) Will I have to include any documents to prove my working experience, taking the fact that I'm young?

Thank you for taking your time to write a reply.

Did they think you were Richard Feynman the eminent Physicist?

[rfeynman]

Because somebody is willing to pay you much more than the minimum (I assume that you are referring to the 3.6K employment pass minimum), then you have a chance. For the actual application, you will need to get a letter from your old employer that certifies that you worked for them from XX date to XX date with XX salary. A testimonial from that employer may also help. But it is strict now in Singapore so prepare for a plan B just in case. You can also do the self assessment test from MOM to see if you can be approved.

Thank you for the reply. Of course my assessment test shows that I'm eligible only for S Pass, as it takes into account nothing more than years of experience, salary and a degree. But I strongly believe that I can provide all the papers — recommendation letters, non-accredited education certificates, a strong CV etc., and I wonder if that will make a difference.

The company is respectable and wide-known as well.

[rfeynman]

please ensure (if possible) that the HR person who applies for your EP ticks the S pass box as well

It's a great advice, thank you very much.

And how did you manage to obtain the offer, online?
Thanks.

Yes. I had 3 months of online interviews with this international IT company prior to getting the offer.

Did they think you were Richard Feynman the eminent Physicist?

I love this forum already!

[noskich]

Well, you should know already that the default response on this forum to any enquiry about IT jobs in Singapore now is that it can't be done. So take everything with a grain of salt and do your own thing.

[Barnsley]

Well, you should know already that the default response on this forum to any enquiry about IT jobs in Singapore now is that it can't be done. So take everything with a grain of salt and do your own thing.

Agreed ,anything is possible and if you don't try then you will never know. Exceptions don't prove the rule however.