Relocating, travelling or planning to make Singapore home? Discuss the criterias, passes or visa that is required.
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by Amy934 » Fri, 06 Nov 2020 4:54 pm
the observer wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 1:06 pm
Amy934 wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:37 pm
sundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:51 am
Are you and your spouse CBCs? Or, are you Naturalized citizens? If not CBCs (Canadian Born Chinese). I think your odds are less than if you all are CBCs. That being said, I reckon your odds are reasonably good with the exception of not having worked here long enough.
My spouse and I are both naturalize citizens. Originally we were from China. My son was born in Canada.
Thanks for the insights!
The others may think differently, but I'd think its not going to be easy.
Especially after being naturalized in Canada.
Ummm a very interesting point. Let’s see how it goes. Fingers crossed
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by the observer » Fri, 06 Nov 2020 5:19 pm
Amy934 wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 4:54 pm
the observer wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 1:06 pm
Amy934 wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:37 pm
My spouse and I are both naturalize citizens. Originally we were from China. My son was born in Canada.
Thanks for the insights!
The others may think differently, but I'd think its not going to be easy.
Especially after being naturalized in Canada.
Ummm a very interesting point. Let’s see how it goes. Fingers crossed
Time and again, they kept harping on integration, contribution, and commitment.
Being naturalized abroad, they'd question your commitment.
Thats just my take. I could be wrong. Do provide an update here when the outcome is reached. Good luck.
"Ms Indranee said citizenship and PR status are offered selectively to applicants who are committed to making Singapore their home, and who can integrate and contribute to Singapore."
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ ... years-says
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by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 06 Nov 2020 8:05 pm
I agree with the observer. It's what I was saying, but I catch so much flack for being brutally honest, I thought I'd try to tone it down and let somebody else carry the ball. the observer caught the handoff perfectly.

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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by Nordium » Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:41 pm
Hello! Finding the expert responses very insightful and would like to get feedback on my chances for PR. Profile details as follows:
Main Applicant
Age : 43
Race : Indian
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Education : Masters degree / MBA from a reputed Indian University and a degree from Harvard Business School
Job : General Manager
Work experience: 18 years (last 10 years out of India)
Length of stay in SG: 4 years
Salary : 400K Basic
Pass : PEP
Applying for the 1st time
Co-applicant
Age : 41
Race : Indian
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Married
Education : Masters degree/MBA from a reputed Italian University
Job : Marketing Head for Asia
Work experience: 16 years
Length of stay in SG: 4 years
Salary :250K Basic
Pass : PEP
Applying for the first time.
No kids.
Thanks for your assessment and feedback!
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by Amy934 » Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:47 pm
the observer wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 5:19 pm
Amy934 wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 4:54 pm
the observer wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 1:06 pm
The others may think differently, but I'd think its not going to be easy.
Especially after being naturalized in Canada.
Ummm a very interesting point. Let’s see how it goes. Fingers crossed
Time and again, they kept harping on integration, contribution, and commitment.
Being naturalized abroad, they'd question your commitment.
Thats just my take. I could be wrong. Do provide an update here when the outcome is reached. Good luck.
"Ms Indranee said citizenship and PR status are offered selectively to applicants who are committed to making Singapore their home, and who can integrate and contribute to Singapore."
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/ ... years-says
Thanks for your insights! Appreciate it. Will update once there is an outcome.
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by sundaymorningstaple » Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:35 pm
Nordium wrote: ↑Fri, 06 Nov 2020 10:41 pm
Hello! Finding the expert responses very insightful and would like to get feedback on my chances for PR. Profile details as follows:
Main Applicant
Age : 43
Race : Indian
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married
Education : Masters degree / MBA from a reputed Indian University and a degree from Harvard Business School
Job : General Manager
Work experience: 18 years (last 10 years out of India)
Length of stay in SG: 4 years
Salary : 400K Basic
Pass : PEP
Applying for the 1st time
Co-applicant
Age : 41
Race : Indian
Gender : Female
Marital Status : Married
Education : Masters degree/MBA from a reputed Italian University
Job : Marketing Head for Asia
Work experience: 16 years
Length of stay in SG: 4 years
Salary :250K Basic
Pass : PEP
Applying for the first time.
No kids.
Thanks for your assessment and feedback!
Take my reply below with a grain of salt until other respond as well.
In my estimation, I think you will be unsuccessful on your first application, truth be known. Your Income and your family's combined income is rather high and I am guessing (you didn't mention the industry you are in) it's an MNC and either in IT or Finance or both and possibly your wife as well with the salaries you both are commanding. This would put you at a flight risk in ICAs eyes, especially as you are childless as well, so nothing like schooling to anchor you here due to children. This means you are easily to parachute into most any country at will by either your employer or an competitor. There is nothing here to anchor you to the island and you have only been here 4 years. I don't know how much time you have left on your PEP but I'm guessing probably somewhere between 1 & 2 years left. However, it doesn't cost that much to apply so nothing ventured, nothing gained, but be prepared for the worst.
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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by Nordium » Fri, 06 Nov 2020 11:55 pm
Thanks for the prompt revert Sundaymorningstaple. Fair input and I understand the points you raised.
Our industries are consumer durables/consumer goods (FMCG). Nothing to do with IT or Finance. But I reckon your logic still holds.
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by PeriwinkletheDreamer » Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:40 am
Hi! May I know my chances of getting my PR approved:
Race: Filipino
Age: 24
Length of stay: 1yr 5 months
Salary: $3,600.00/mo
Job: Dental Surgery Assistant
Education: Bachelor's (Honours)
Thank you for your help

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by Hc28sofa » Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:12 pm
Hi everyone, I have a few questions on the PR process:
1) I’m 42 years old and my wife is 44 years old. We have a daughter and have been living here under my EP for 2 years. I understand that I’m on the older side as a PR applicant. I also understand that I have not been in SG for a long time. I would like to understand whether I should wait till I’ve been here for longer (maybe after 5 years of living here) or apply earlier because I’m already an older applicant.
2) Is it better to apply in Jan when the PR quota is fresh?
3) We live in a
condo we purchased last year. Does this matter to ICA?
4) Besides volunteering, what other ways can we show the ICA that we’d like to put roots down here?
5) Does using an immigration consultant help our chances?
Thank you!
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by yueyang.tan » Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:41 pm
Hi,
Just wondering if koreans can get pr easier then other nationality? I’m a Singapore citizen and wife is a Korean.
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by ProvenPracticalFlexible » Sat, 07 Nov 2020 2:40 pm
yueyang.tan wrote: ↑Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:41 pm
Hi,
Just wondering if koreans can get pr easier then other nationality? I’m a Singapore citizen and wife is a Korean.
No, but being married to SC and not from 3rd world country would make it easier. Assuming married over 2 years, both got decent jobs, a baby or two would be a bonus.
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by therat » Sat, 07 Nov 2020 3:02 pm
PeriwinkletheDreamer wrote: ↑Sat, 07 Nov 2020 11:40 am
Hi! May I know my chances of getting my PR approved:
Race: Filipino
Age: 24
Length of stay: 1yr 5 months
Salary: $3,600.00/mo
Job: Dental Surgery Assistant
Education: Bachelor's (Honours)
Thank you for your help
crystal ball said.. you need to stay longer.
6mth stay and apply PR and can get PR. This is no longer valid.
Unless your level is like James Dyson, Dyson founder
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by therat » Sat, 07 Nov 2020 3:06 pm
Hc28sofa wrote: ↑Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:12 pm
Hi everyone, I have a few questions on the PR process:
1) I’m 42 years old and my wife is 44 years old. We have a daughter and have been living here under my EP for 2 years. I understand that I’m on the older side as a PR applicant. I also understand that I have not been in SG for a long time. I would like to understand whether I should wait till I’ve been here for longer (maybe after 5 years of living here) or apply earlier because I’m already an older applicant.
2) Is it better to apply in Jan when the PR quota is fresh?
3) We live in a
condo we purchased last year. Does this matter to ICA?
4) Besides volunteering, what other ways can we show the ICA that we’d like to put roots down here?
5) Does using an immigration consultant help our chances?
Thank you!
1. up to you. If you think you want to try and the cost is not an issue to you. By all mean, just apply.
2. dont know
3. No
4. dont know
5. No
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by the observer » Sat, 07 Nov 2020 4:34 pm
therat wrote: ↑Sat, 07 Nov 2020 3:06 pm
Hc28sofa wrote: ↑Sat, 07 Nov 2020 12:12 pm
Hi everyone, I have a few questions on the PR process:
1) I’m 42 years old and my wife is 44 years old. We have a daughter and have been living here under my EP for 2 years. I understand that I’m on the older side as a PR applicant. I also understand that I have not been in SG for a long time. I would like to understand whether I should wait till I’ve been here for longer (maybe after 5 years of living here) or apply earlier because I’m already an older applicant.
2) Is it better to apply in Jan when the PR quota is fresh?
3) We live in a
condo we purchased last year. Does this matter to ICA?
4) Besides volunteering, what other ways can we show the ICA that we’d like to put roots down here?
5) Does using an immigration consultant help our chances?
Thank you!
1. up to you. If you think you want to try and the cost is not an issue to you. By all mean, just apply.
2. dont know
3. No
4. dont know
5. No
3. I’d actually think that it’s a positive, as a sign you’re committed here for the longer term.
However, of utmost importance is social acceptance, ie integration.
In layman terms, the ethnic quota.
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by Jiva9012 » Sun, 08 Nov 2020 9:30 am
Husband ( main applicant )
Nationality: Malaysian
Race : Indian
Age:29
Job title: service engineer (construction field)
Salary :2700K
Pass: Employment pass
Degree: bachelors degree b.tech(Ece)
Working experience in Singapore : 4 years 6 months in same company
Building automation system -job scope
My parents Singapore pr(owns hdb house )
Presently staying with them
Wife
Nationality: India
Race:Indian
Job: no work experience at Singapore and presently not working
Degree:bachelors degree b.tech ( IT)
Age : 27
Son
Nationality : Malaysian
Race : Indian
Age : 1 year 7 month
Already applied for Pr on last April month
As result shows still pending ( 7 month ago )
This the first time we applied
What will be the pr approval chances for us
And how long will take more to know our results
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