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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

Post by varunp007 » Sun, 03 Feb 2019 1:37 pm

Hi

I am switching job in Singapore, and have an EP application.

It was applied on 10th Jan, but due to some additional documents required, it was resubmitted on 25th Jan. It has been 6 working days. Considering 2 days leave of Chinese New Year, 10 working days will complete on 11th Feb.

Beginning to feel anxious as my Last Working Day in previous company was 1st Feb.
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Post by Wd40 » Sun, 03 Feb 2019 1:41 pm

varunp007 wrote:Hi

I am switching job in Singapore, and have an EP application.

It was applied on 10th Jan, but due to some additional documents required, it was resubmitted on 25th Jan. It has been 6 working days. Considering 2 days leave of Chinese New Year, 10 working days will complete on 11th Feb.

Beginning to feel anxious as my Last Working Day in previous company was 1st Feb.
It can take as long as 4 weeks.

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Post by varunp007 » Sun, 03 Feb 2019 2:15 pm

As in 4 working weeks or just the 4 weeks :)
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Post by Wd40 » Sun, 03 Feb 2019 2:22 pm

varunp007 wrote:As in 4 working weeks or just the 4 weeks :)
It is the same thing.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Sun, 03 Feb 2019 7:06 pm

D'oh! You gotta wonder sometimes, yeah Wd40? LOL
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Post by hashdevan » Thu, 07 Feb 2019 4:54 pm

Same here anxiously waiting for the approval. Let us know if you get an update.
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year

Post by nlux » Sat, 16 Feb 2019 3:52 am

Same situation for me as well.
EP Application submitted on Jan 23. Hoping to hear something soon.
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Re: What is the expected EP / DP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year

Post by LTLC » Thu, 21 Feb 2019 12:05 pm

Hi,

I find myself in a similar situation to those on this thread. My DP was applied for manually on 29 January 2019. The status is still pending. Is there anyone here who applied for an EP or DP around the same period, and has obtained their IPA or pass? Would be grateful if others in the same boat and reading this could share their processing time experiences here. Thanks!
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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 22 Feb 2019 2:53 pm

Even if they did and had, it wouldn't mean jack-diddly squat to your individual application. How long is a piece of string?
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year

Post by varunp007 » Sun, 24 Feb 2019 9:35 pm

My EP was approved on 12th Feb. :)
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year

Post by LTLC » Tue, 26 Feb 2019 1:47 pm

Thanks. Am still waiting for my DP. :(
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year

Post by LTLC » Wed, 27 Feb 2019 9:33 pm

nlux wrote:Same situation for me as well.
EP Application submitted on Jan 23. Hoping to hear something soon.
Hi - any news, or are you still waiting?
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Re: What is the expected EP Processing Time if encountered Public Holidays like Chinese New Year

Post by nlux » Thu, 28 Feb 2019 4:27 pm

LTLC wrote:
nlux wrote:Same situation for me as well.
EP Application submitted on Jan 23. Hoping to hear something soon.
Hi - any news, or are you still waiting?
Still pending :(
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