Wow, so every year around 6k-10k PR loose their PR status, that's not a small number.
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It's this abuse that is probably part of the cause of the backlog. Those in the system are being compared with the datasets of those who leave to see if there are any correlations. Just more reasons for more rejections even though it appears that applications are increasing. Wouldn't surprise me any.
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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my ex-colleague apply Singapore PR and Canada PR at the same.
Singapore PR approve first, so he and his family of 5, all become Singapore PR
After few yrs Canada PR approve, all give up Singapore PR to become Canada PR.
That is 5 PR quota.
Filipino family.
They are not the 1st filipino family, jump boat from Singapore PR to Canada PR.
Some PR not loosing their PR, they just give up their PR for green field.
Singapore PR basically is their stepping stone.
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I think the number of foreigners who view PR as a step toward SC is but a small minority. Most people just view it as another pass, subject to non-renewal, with a few additional perks.
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Spot on malcontent. I did for a quarter of a century, but if my own country turns into Democratic Dogshit, I'm going to take another look at possible SGC.
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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If the number of people who view PR as a step towards SC is a small minority, it should be very easy to get SC. Why do so many people still apply for SC and get rejected?malcontent wrote: ↑Mon, 02 Nov 2020 7:16 pmI think the number of foreigners who view PR as a step toward SC is but a small minority. Most people just view it as another pass, subject to non-renewal, with a few additional perks.
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So are they only issuing 1 year REP now? we did not discuss the original ques in the post and went in another tangent PR->SC.kyzyrkyzyl wrote: ↑Wed, 21 Oct 2020 3:12 pm1. Yes, I’m staying in SG. I grew up here, haven’t been away for prolonged period.
2. Graduated with degree 2 years ago and have been holding a full-time job till now. CPF contributions and paid my taxes already too.
This person physically in SG, hold full time job - but gets only 1 year REP. Is this change for all REPs even if you are in SG and gainfully employed? Anyone else come across?
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He is a prime candidate for SGC and it may be exactly what was mentioned in Parliament and also mentioned earlier in this thread viewtopic.php?p=834044#p834044
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Re: REP 2020
one my my friends is a PR since university time. when she graduated with undergrad and joined a job, she was give 1 year REP. next time, she was given 5 years. I think if you are young and just starting, maybe they wanna test you.
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It is probably the same reason those who don’t need a loan always get offered one, and those who need a loan have a hard time getting one. Like a banker lending money, during certain times the bank is going to lend more loosely than others, some will get lucky and be approved even if they are not the ideal borrower, which may or may not work out for the bank.
I’m guessing the ideal PR candidate for SC is more likely to be upwardly mobile, the world is their oyster... they probably have many attractive options, of which Singapore is just one. They need Singapore less than Singapore needs them. The opposite is probably true for those who got a lucky approval at the time, especially if they haven’t lived up to the desired potential.
It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters ~ Epictetus
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Put the SGC application down SMS... I’m calling it for Trumpsundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Mon, 02 Nov 2020 8:02 pmSpot on malcontent. I did for a quarter of a century, but if my own country turns into Democratic Dogshit, I'm going to take another look at possible SGC.
It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters ~ Epictetus
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Hey OP. I got a 1 Year REP renewal as well, last week.
Residing in Singapore and haven't left place in 5 years. PR for more than 20 years and in my 30s (single, never married, not male, biiiig South Asian country, no kids). Not employed at the moment though.
It's a bit strange that you've been employed gainfully and only got 1 year and not maybe 3 years
. However, I have seen many posts here where they got the 5-year renewal and next year, hopefully with the COVID possibly better, here's hoping you get the 5-year one
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My email from them was very worrying and it sounded like they wanted me to wrap up an existing bond and settle any outstanding matters and leave immediately. When I called and inquired, they said my renewal next year depends on if I have a job. When I asked if my PR itself will get cancelled, they said if I don't leave the country, it won't be but I can't come back inside.
When a place lets me know I'm not welcome, I don't know how to move forward. It's been home longer than the place I was born. Many years ago, I went to ask Lavender if I was eligible for SC but they said my salary was too low to even apply, so I never did.
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Edit: On hindsight, I might have only gotten a year because they want me out of here whereas they want OP to apply for SC. The cookie crumbles the way it crumbles and when life gives you
and so on.
Residing in Singapore and haven't left place in 5 years. PR for more than 20 years and in my 30s (single, never married, not male, biiiig South Asian country, no kids). Not employed at the moment though.
It's a bit strange that you've been employed gainfully and only got 1 year and not maybe 3 years


My email from them was very worrying and it sounded like they wanted me to wrap up an existing bond and settle any outstanding matters and leave immediately. When I called and inquired, they said my renewal next year depends on if I have a job. When I asked if my PR itself will get cancelled, they said if I don't leave the country, it won't be but I can't come back inside.
When a place lets me know I'm not welcome, I don't know how to move forward. It's been home longer than the place I was born. Many years ago, I went to ask Lavender if I was eligible for SC but they said my salary was too low to even apply, so I never did.
True thatmalcontent wrote: ↑Tue, 03 Nov 2020 3:42 pmI’m guessing the ideal PR candidate for SC is more likely to be upwardly mobile, the world is their oyster... they probably have many attractive options, of which Singapore is just one. They need Singapore less than Singapore needs them. The opposite is probably true for those who got a lucky approval at the time, especially if they haven’t lived up to the desired potential.

Edit: On hindsight, I might have only gotten a year because they want me out of here whereas they want OP to apply for SC. The cookie crumbles the way it crumbles and when life gives you
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Re: REP 2020
In the current environment, it should be no surprise that they want to “thin the herd” in order to free up more opportunities for citizens. As a PR you really don’t have much to worry about. You’ve got a whole year to look for a job and are still free to leave and return to SG during that time. Worst case, if you are still unemployed after 12 months, just stay in country until you find a job, then reapply for your REP again (that is assuming they don’t give you another short-term extension, which is also possible).
It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters ~ Epictetus
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No SGC application now?malcontent wrote: ↑Wed, 04 Nov 2020 1:01 pmPut the SGC application down SMS... I’m calling it for Trumpsundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Mon, 02 Nov 2020 8:02 pmSpot on malcontent. I did for a quarter of a century, but if my own country turns into Democratic Dogshit, I'm going to take another look at possible SGC.
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