Not even 1 year and you are rushing?Archams wrote:I applied in Nov 2017 too... Why it takes so long? What do they check?singaporeflyer wrote:Too early to expect a result..Mine took 1 year and 3 months.stelllla wrote:I submitted in Nov 2017 the status is still pending
We have seen waiting period as long as 15 months and still rejected. So, there is no pattern that if waiting period is more than 1 year it will ALWAYS be approved.zap1201 wrote:Hi, I submitted my SC application (with family, wife and 2 daughters) in Aug 2017. Status still says pending. Going by the comments, it seems this long review period is pretty standard nowadays.
However, wanted to seek feedback if I should be taking this as a positive? i.e. are there stats/data points indicating a high degree of success, if the waiting period is > 1 year? I have been making regular trips to ICA to submit additional documents and the last couple of times I was told the application is with the 'highest officer'. Does that mean anything at all?
Not from a preferred race, household income more than a few 100k per annum, been a PR for about 9 years.
Very much appreciate inputs from people on the forum. Many thanks!
Just my view. Any SC application from PR for around 9-10 years has least chance of success. That’s because their PR were approved back in 2008-09 when almost anyone could be PR.zap1201 wrote:Hi, I submitted my SC application (with family, wife and 2 daughters) in Aug 2017. Status still says pending. Going by the comments, it seems this long review period is pretty standard nowadays.
However, wanted to seek feedback if I should be taking this as a positive? i.e. are there stats/data points indicating a high degree of success, if the waiting period is > 1 year? I have been making regular trips to ICA to submit additional documents and the last couple of times I was told the application is with the 'highest officer'. Does that mean anything at all?
Not from a preferred race, household income more than a few 100k per annum, been a PR for about 9 years.
Very much appreciate inputs from people on the forum. Many thanks!
That's not 100% correct, imho. PR and SC applications are treated with different set of guidelines and requirements.bcheng74 wrote:Just my view. Any SC application from PR for around 9-10 years has least chance of success. That’s because their PR were approved back in 2008-09 when almost anyone could be PR.zap1201 wrote:Hi, I submitted my SC application (with family, wife and 2 daughters) in Aug 2017. Status still says pending. Going by the comments, it seems this long review period is pretty standard nowadays.
However, wanted to seek feedback if I should be taking this as a positive? i.e. are there stats/data points indicating a high degree of success, if the waiting period is > 1 year? I have been making regular trips to ICA to submit additional documents and the last couple of times I was told the application is with the 'highest officer'. Does that mean anything at all?
Not from a preferred race, household income more than a few 100k per annum, been a PR for about 9 years.
Very much appreciate inputs from people on the forum. Many thanks!
The environment now is very different.
In any case, I still hope you have a successful outcome.
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Inclined to agree with you there actually. But then again, according to the government, PR is a step towards SC. If they aren’t going to give SC to a PR who was given that in 2008-2009, why do they still continue to renew their PRs?bcheng74 wrote:Just my view. Any SC application from PR for around 9-10 years has least chance of success. That’s because their PR were approved back in 2008-09 when almost anyone could be PR.zap1201 wrote:Hi, I submitted my SC application (with family, wife and 2 daughters) in Aug 2017. Status still says pending. Going by the comments, it seems this long review period is pretty standard nowadays.
However, wanted to seek feedback if I should be taking this as a positive? i.e. are there stats/data points indicating a high degree of success, if the waiting period is > 1 year? I have been making regular trips to ICA to submit additional documents and the last couple of times I was told the application is with the 'highest officer'. Does that mean anything at all?
Not from a preferred race, household income more than a few 100k per annum, been a PR for about 9 years.
Very much appreciate inputs from people on the forum. Many thanks!
The environment now is very different.
In any case, I still hope you have a successful outcome.
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Well, my wife’s and elder daughter’ PR was approved in 2015, which I presume was a tougher environment vs. 2009.mystic_river wrote:Inclined to agree with you there actually. But then again, according to the government, PR is a step towards SC. If they aren’t going to give SC to a PR who was given that in 2008-2009, why do they still continue to renew their PRs?bcheng74 wrote:Just my view. Any SC application from PR for around 9-10 years has least chance of success. That’s because their PR were approved back in 2008-09 when almost anyone could be PR.zap1201 wrote:Hi, I submitted my SC application (with family, wife and 2 daughters) in Aug 2017. Status still says pending. Going by the comments, it seems this long review period is pretty standard nowadays.
However, wanted to seek feedback if I should be taking this as a positive? i.e. are there stats/data points indicating a high degree of success, if the waiting period is > 1 year? I have been making regular trips to ICA to submit additional documents and the last couple of times I was told the application is with the 'highest officer'. Does that mean anything at all?
Not from a preferred race, household income more than a few 100k per annum, been a PR for about 9 years.
Very much appreciate inputs from people on the forum. Many thanks!
The environment now is very different.
In any case, I still hope you have a successful outcome.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Also, just curious, but what would you think of my case? 2nd gen PR here since 2005 (studied here since sec sch), not from preferred race, average salary.
If you look at the region of origin of new PR (and SC) granted, the gahmen has enough stock from the S.E.A pool to convert to citizens, especially those from across the Causeway, in order to maintain the ethnic mix of SC population. Unfortunately, some of those who obtained their PR (rather easily) during 2007-09 do not fit into that pool.mystic_river wrote: Inclined to agree with you there actually. But then again, according to the government, PR is a step towards SC. If they aren’t going to give SC to a PR who was given that in 2008-2009, why do they still continue to renew their PRs?
Also, just curious, but what would you think of my case? 2nd gen PR here since 2005 (studied here since sec sch), not from preferred race, average salary.
Besides, it would require tremendous resources to make a proper judgement for revoking PR (refusing REP) based on the potential of the PRs to became the SCs. Right now is kept simple and easy to asses.jamie9vardy wrote:If you look at the region of origin of new PR (and SC) granted, the gahmen has enough stock from the S.E.A pool to convert to citizens, especially those from across the Causeway, in order to maintain the ethnic mix of SC population. Unfortunately, some of those who obtained their PR (rather easily) during 2007-09 do not fit into that pool.mystic_river wrote: Inclined to agree with you there actually. But then again, according to the government, PR is a step towards SC. If they aren’t going to give SC to a PR who was given that in 2008-2009, why do they still continue to renew their PRs?
Also, just curious, but what would you think of my case? 2nd gen PR here since 2005 (studied here since sec sch), not from preferred race, average salary.
Most of them would have obtained their PR through the PTS scheme so as long as they are gainfully employed in SG, the gahmen will renew their REP. However, if they lose their jobs or retire or stay out of SG for a prolonged period, then they can kiss their REP goodbye.
Yep. Government doesn't revoke PR's or reject REP renewal willy-nilly. You're officially sponsored by the government, permanently settled, often with your entire immediate family & possibly a home owner (well, leaseejamie9vardy wrote:Most of them would have obtained their PR through the PTS scheme so as long as they are gainfully employed in SG, the gahmen will renew their REP. However, if they lose their jobs or retire or stay out of SG for a prolonged period, then they can kiss their REP goodbye.
) having contributed significant assets into public housing. As a PR you've potentially served in the Army. Having a steady job, living in SG & generally staying out of trouble, the government will maintain your status.Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 7 guests
