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What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
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What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
I have read from other posts in this forum about EP processing time, which is mainly on 6-7 working days. However during some public holidays like Chinese New Year, a lot of employee are expected to take leaves. I am worry that this will increase the time required for EP application.
I would like to ask whether anyone has experience in which their EP application also being submitted just slightly before public holidays and how many days it took for your EP Application being approved?
My EP application was submitted just few days before Chinese New Years and it has now being about 7 working days, but it is still in pending state. I am feeling anxious now.
I would like to ask whether anyone has experience in which their EP application also being submitted just slightly before public holidays and how many days it took for your EP Application being approved?
My EP application was submitted just few days before Chinese New Years and it has now being about 7 working days, but it is still in pending state. I am feeling anxious now.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
It will take between 3 days to 3 months, with or without the holidays.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
I guess now I can only wait for it. Thanks for your reply.sundaymorningstaple wrote:It will take between 3 days to 3 months, with or without the holidays.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
I believe they extended the typical processing time from 7 days to 3 weeks:
http://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-pass-gen ... ork-passes
so, don't sweat it. =)
http://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-pass-gen ... ork-passes
so, don't sweat it. =)
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Still in pending state. I am super anxious now.samuraibeefburger wrote:I believe they extended the typical processing time from 7 days to 3 weeks:
http://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-pass-gen ... ork-passes
so, don't sweat it. =)



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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
What more can you do?richardlai wrote:Still in pending state. I am super anxious now.samuraibeefburger wrote:I believe they extended the typical processing time from 7 days to 3 weeks:
http://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-pass-gen ... ork-passes
so, don't sweat it. =)![]()
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Relax.richardlai wrote:Still in pending state. I am super anxious now.samuraibeefburger wrote:I believe they extended the typical processing time from 7 days to 3 weeks:
http://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-pass-gen ... ork-passes
so, don't sweat it. =)![]()
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I just did a renewal and new EP application back to back just 4 months ago, and both took EXACTLY 21 working days. I swear. Both. Approval on the 21st working day. Like clockwork.
You still have time.
Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
My EP was applied on 6 th Feb and still in pending state.
Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Its a new application.sab123 wrote:My EP was applied on 6 th Feb and still in pending state.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Hi All,
My EP has just been approved, it took around 10 working days. Thanks for all the advises and supports that you all have provided to me during this waiting time.
My EP has just been approved, it took around 10 working days. Thanks for all the advises and supports that you all have provided to me during this waiting time.

Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Is it a new application?richardlai wrote:Hi All,
My EP has just been approved, it took around 10 working days. Thanks for all the advises and supports that you all have provided to me during this waiting time.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Yes, it was a new application.sab123 wrote:Is it a new application?richardlai wrote:Hi All,
My EP has just been approved, it took around 10 working days. Thanks for all the advises and supports that you all have provided to me during this waiting time.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Great! Happy to hear that. Congrats =)richardlai wrote:Hi All,
My EP has just been approved, it took around 10 working days. Thanks for all the advises and supports that you all have provided to me during this waiting time.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Thanks for it.samuraibeefburger wrote:Great! Happy to hear that. Congrats =)richardlai wrote:Hi All,
My EP has just been approved, it took around 10 working days. Thanks for all the advises and supports that you all have provided to me during this waiting time.

Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year?
Congratulations.. Bad time in my case re applied on Feb 27th after reject first time.
still waiting

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