Relocating, travelling or planning to make Singapore home? Discuss the criterias, passes or visa that is required.
-
jamie9vardy
- Chatter
![Chatter Chatter]()
- Posts: 455
- Joined: Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:12 pm
-
Quote
-
1
login to like this post
Post
by jamie9vardy » Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:04 am
subconwretch wrote:littlegal wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:07 pm
@subconwretch thank you for the input!! My partner is Singaporean Chinese though ahahaha
I'm so glad. Thank you for not reinforcing the stereotype!


because 9 out of 10 of them, even though have studied JC or university locally in SG, will still end up with someone from the motherland, maybe arranged by the parents. We see this far too often on this board.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
-
subconwretch
- Member
![Member Member]()
- Posts: 40
- Joined: Wed, 27 May 2020 8:17 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by subconwretch » Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:09 am
singaporeflyer wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:23 pm
subconwretch wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:05 pm
littlegal wrote: ↑Tue, 30 Jun 2020 2:32 pm
Hello everyone!
I've been lurking on this forum for quite a while now, and have been reading everyone's interactions. It's been very illuminating to read all the information!
I have been contemplating applying for PR but am fully cognisant of COVID-19, and the upcoming GE, and how all of that could affect everything. I do not have plans to apply immediately, but sort of just wanted to check things out and get a sense of where I stand.
A big thank you in advance for anyone who takes the time to read and respond!
So, about myself:
Nationality [yeeeep, aware that it's probably a disadvantage]: Indian
Gender and Age: Female, 25
Education: Attended a local SG university for undergrad, 4 year course
Been in the workforce: Slightly over 2 years, paid taxes....twice? {will double-check}
Total number of years in SG: Nearly 7 years
Industry: Public relations, marketing
Salary: 3k+
Not sure if there are any other details I should include? Do let me know and I will try my best to provide.
If you've been granted an EP, and can near about hit the minimums, the income criteria has been taken care of.
You should know that if they study in a local University, they will be eligible for EP with slightly lesser restrictions/salary than the requirement. You cannot assume that to say that salary / income criteria has been taken care of. The OP will find it tough when she changes job and there is no letter from the university for helping for the new EP.
@OP, are you saying you are married? if not, partner does not count. If you are married and he sponsors you for PR after atleast 2 years of marriage and he has good financial standing, then it will make a difference to your PR application.
Yes sir. I've indeed seen it all first hand, through good times and bad. The EP eligibility letter used to be automatic, but is no longer a given. And it certainly does not say anything about lesser salary requirements (even though it may be assumed to imply), just that they are eligible. Getting a new EP from MOM on a low salary after the 3 year period may be tough, but may not necessarily be so for PR applications.
Then again, you and I can only speak based on observations and evidence in our personal circles and the posts gathered here while the exact reality still remains as unknown as ever.
-
littlegal
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 14
- Joined: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 8:21 pm
-
Quote
-
1
login to like this post
Post
by littlegal » Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:10 am
subconwretch wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:53 pm
littlegal wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:07 pm
@subconwretch thank you for the input!! My partner is Singaporean Chinese though ahahaha
I'm so glad. Thank you for not reinforcing the stereotype!
HAHHHAHAHAHAHA I try I try :'D
-
singaporeflyer
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 3880
- Joined: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 9:49 am
-
Answers: 1
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by singaporeflyer » Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:17 am
subconwretch wrote: ↑Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:09 am
singaporeflyer wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:23 pm
subconwretch wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:05 pm
If you've been granted an EP, and can near about hit the minimums, the income criteria has been taken care of.
You should know that if they study in a local University, they will be eligible for EP with slightly lesser restrictions/salary than the requirement. You cannot assume that to say that salary / income criteria has been taken care of. The OP will find it tough when she changes job and there is no letter from the university for helping for the new EP.
@OP, are you saying you are married? if not, partner does not count. If you are married and he sponsors you for PR after atleast 2 years of marriage and he has good financial standing, then it will make a difference to your PR application.
Yes sir. I've indeed seen it all first hand, through good times and bad. The EP eligibility letter used to be automatic, but is no longer a given. And it certainly does not say anything about lesser salary requirements (even though it may be assumed to imply), just that they are eligible. Getting a new EP from MOM on a low salary after the 3 year period may be tough, but may not necessarily be so for PR applications.
Then again, you and I can only speak based on observations and evidence in our personal circles and the posts gathered here while the exact reality still remains as unknown as ever.
OK
-
subconwretch
- Member
![Member Member]()
- Posts: 40
- Joined: Wed, 27 May 2020 8:17 pm
-
Quote
-
1
login to like this post
Post
by subconwretch » Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:30 am
jamie9vardy wrote: ↑Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:04 am
subconwretch wrote:littlegal wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:07 pm
@subconwretch thank you for the input!! My partner is Singaporean Chinese though ahahaha
I'm so glad. Thank you for not reinforcing the stereotype!


because 9 out of 10 of them, even though have studied JC or university locally in SG, will still end up with someone from the motherland, maybe arranged by the parents. We see this far too often on this board.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
You're spot on in catching my thoughts!
If I only could have a dollar for every time i cringed looking at posts with such profiles asking how ICA determines if they are integrated in society, if volunteering, donating blood and such helps.
The integration factor is way more obvious than most applicants seem to believe.
You can even spot it early on among foreign students in local universities. Between those who flock with others of the same feather Vs those who (sometimes actively) don't. I believe the effect of those formative years more than overshadows any parent factor.
-
littlegal
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 14
- Joined: Sun, 24 Sep 2017 8:21 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by littlegal » Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:54 am
jamie9vardy wrote: ↑Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:04 am
subconwretch wrote:littlegal wrote: ↑Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:07 pm
@subconwretch thank you for the input!! My partner is Singaporean Chinese though ahahaha
I'm so glad. Thank you for not reinforcing the stereotype!


because 9 out of 10 of them, even though have studied JC or university locally in SG, will still end up with someone from the motherland, maybe arranged by the parents. We see this far too often on this board.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Yep, you are correct, this has been the case for most of my other peers who came to Singapore with me as my batchmates or juniors. The whole community tends to get a bit incestuous after a while, and I started to feel like I was stuck in a weird echo chamber. I broke away and found my own people.
The question of defying mummy and daddy does not even arise in most cases lol. I guess I got lucky because my parents tend to be quite distant when it comes to things like choosing a partner, they see it as trivial in the grand scheme of things.
-
-
- 0 Replies
- 1014 Views
-
Last post by danhsmile044
Thu, 21 Jun 2018 1:23 am
-
-
Advice on PR route ? Pre-LTVP/LTVP/ PR Directly . Any chances
Replies: 4
First post
Me(Indian citizen) and gf(Singaporean) planning to marry in Singapore in Jan 2018. I am currently living in US and gf is Singapore. I used to be in...
Last post
Yeh, but it stops or at least slows down flipping. Something their countrymen were famous for.
- 4 Replies
- 4355 Views
-
Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:46 am
-
-
Assess our chances for SG citizenship
Replies: 10
First post
Hi all, appreciate your help to assess our chance for Singapore citizenship application. Also, can my spouse apply for sg citizenship with me even...
Last post
Do they consider length of time in Singapore on an EP? I'm now 2 years PR. Before that 6 years on EP. Entire period has been continuous. Essentially...
- 10 Replies
- 3710 Views
-
Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 10 Jul 2017 3:17 pm
-
-
PR application pending for 15 months - Chances?
Replies: 11
First post
Hi, please kindly have a look at my profile and offer your opinion about my PR application.
This is the third time I applied: 1st time I applied on...
Last post
Hi all,
My PR application has been approved. I have updated the first post with the time line. Many thanks to forum members. Congratulations Jane!...
- 11 Replies
- 9640 Views
-
Last post by jdkexpat
Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:28 pm
-
-
Citizenship in 2017: Assess My Chances
Replies: 14
First post
Dear good, helpful, honest and candid people of SingaporeExpats forum, could you help assess my chances for Citizenship?
Arrived Singapore: 2006 (11...
Last post
It has been over 2 years and I was curious to know the status now?
- 14 Replies
- 6680 Views
-
Last post by gorilla21
Wed, 14 Aug 2019 10:10 am
Users browsing this forum: lot286 and 18 guests