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Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
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Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
Currently waiting on my application for SC, but I'm here just to ask a question about rather ICA keep records of a person's previous attempts of applying for PR/SC? So let's say, one guy applies for PR and he has applied once in the past (and it was rejected.) Would ICA still see that he has applied for PR and have access to his previous PR application? Just a general inquiry, thanks.
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
Yes. In fact, this is also why if you work here, finish your contract, go home for 5 years and come back here on another contract you will have exactly the same FIN number. No matter how many times you apply a copy of it will be kept on record. Your FIN number is a unique identifier just like your fingerprint is. The only time the FIN number will change is when(if) you become a Permanent Resident when you will then be issued a NRIC. That NRIC number will never change (the colour will, however if you gain citizenship at which time it is exchanged for a pink NRIC. All your records, submissions, rejections (and reasons for same but you will never see those) are kept.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
Oh...I didn't know that actually. I mean I know the FIN doesn't change when you renew your ltvp, but I didn't know that it's actually permanent. Thanks for the insight! I feel more comfortable with know they keeping past records
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
The FIN is permanent until it is exchanged for the NRIC (either blue or pink). Now whether or not they keep/transfer the FIN records to the new NRIC number I do not know. I do know that all applications upon gaining PR are kept (e.g., applications for SGC, etc.)
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
Oh no no, that's what i meant, until you gain your NRIC. But even when you have your FIN number and you apply for PR, they still keep tabs on your previous applications for PR right? Sorry if i'm just repeating myself, I just want to get things straight
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
reread my last post.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
You won't escape your past.
I not lawyer/teacher/CPA.
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
I have anecdotal evidence that tells me all the records pertaining to my EntrePass and EP were still available under my NRIC when I got PR. My business plan, my company formation, all available under NRIC. Makes sense. Governments rarely let records be destroyed for any reason, unless forced to do so.
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
There must surely be a reason why you are asking the same question again and again. Are you worried about something?Eurasian2019 wrote: ↑Wed, 16 Oct 2019 3:07 pmOh no no, that's what i meant, until you gain your NRIC. But even when you have your FIN number and you apply for PR, they still keep tabs on your previous applications for PR right? Sorry if i'm just repeating myself, I just want to get things straight
Even before your EP, if you have visited SG on Social Visit Pass, they will have records to link that to you, your EP and also to your PR. So, they dont forget anything.
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
Yep. How do you think they catch those who do too many "visa runs".
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
Heyy, oh no I wasn't worried about anything, sorry if I came across that way (well I have been waiting for citizenship but I guess waiting is something to be expected.) I just wanted to understand it fully, that's all. Thanks for your concern and for your time!singaporeflyer wrote: ↑Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:44 pmThere must surely be a reason why you are asking the same question again and again. Are you worried about something?Eurasian2019 wrote: ↑Wed, 16 Oct 2019 3:07 pmOh no no, that's what i meant, until you gain your NRIC. But even when you have your FIN number and you apply for PR, they still keep tabs on your previous applications for PR right? Sorry if i'm just repeating myself, I just want to get things straight
Even before your EP, if you have visited SG on Social Visit Pass, they will have records to link that to you, your EP and also to your PR. So, they dont forget anything.
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Re: Does ICA keep records of past PR/SC applications?
Yup, seems about right. Know a guy who has that under his profile too (don't know his situation fully though, obviously.) And yeah, governments would not destroy any of that stuff. It's practical to keep records.Strong Eagle wrote: ↑Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:25 pmI have anecdotal evidence that tells me all the records pertaining to my EntrePass and EP were still available under my NRIC when I got PR. My business plan, my company formation, all available under NRIC. Makes sense. Governments rarely let records be destroyed for any reason, unless forced to do so.
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