Any consequences of withdrawing Citizenship application before AIP/application being considered?

[Path2Family]

All,

I applied for the SG citizenship on a whim only a few days ago (30 Aug). However, after discussing this with my partner (admittedly, I made the mistake of not discussing this prior to hitting the submit button), we both agreed we don't want to commit to becoming SG citizens just yet for a few personal reasons.

Do you know if there are any consequences of withdrawing the SG citizenship application even before it is being considered / before receiving the AIP? Specifically, will our application in the future be at a disadvantage if I withdraw it right now? I am certain that my current application has not even been considered or reviewed yet given that I only applied a few days ago. Please advise. Thank you very much.

[NYY1]

All,

I applied for the SG citizenship on a whim only a few days ago (30 Aug). However, after discussing this with my partner (admittedly, I made the mistake of not discussing this prior to hitting the submit button), we both agreed we don't want to commit to becoming SG citizens just yet for a few personal reasons.

Do you know if there are any consequences of withdrawing the SG citizenship application even before it is being considered / before receiving the AIP? Specifically, will our application in the future be at a disadvantage if I withdraw it right now? I am certain that my current application has not even been considered or reviewed yet given that I only applied a few days ago. Please advise. Thank you very much.

Hi all, I recently got citizenship by registration. My wife and my son (born before I got citizenship) are PRs here. If I have another kid and if s/he is born in Singapore, can s/he take my wife's citizenship and be on the PR? I don't mind him (if we have another son) doing the NS, but I want to aggressively try and avoid local schooling for both my kids because of several reasons.

If this is not possible, what are my options? How do I ensure that my second kid does *not* get Singapore citizenship and can attend an International School? Thank you in advance for your advice.

How can you apply only a few days ago if you became a Citizen back in July?

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[Path2Family]

Sorry, @NYY1. The system doesn't allow me to edit the post.

I meant to ask this in relation to my family (ie son's) application (sponsored application).

He is a PR, and as a family, we have come to the conclusion that we don't want to volunteer him to be a citizen at this point. We want to wait for a couple of years at least so that my partner also becomes eligible for the citizenship and if we are keen on applying at the point, I will apply for both together.

So the question is whether withdrawing the application at this stage (even before it's considered / we have received his AIP) will have a negative impact on my ability to sponsor my partner's and his application if we choose to do so in the future.

[NYY1]

Sorry, @NYY1. The system doesn't allow me to edit the post.

I meant to ask this in relation to my family (ie son's) application (sponsored application).

He is a PR, and as a family, we have come to the conclusion that we don't want to volunteer him to be a citizen at this point. We want to wait for a couple of years at least so that my partner also becomes eligible for the citizenship and if we are keen on applying at the point, I will apply for both together.

So the question is whether withdrawing the application at this stage (even before it's considered / we have received his AIP) will have a negative impact on my ability to sponsor my partner's and his application if we choose to do so in the future.

Why would you apply for SC for him given the last discussion on what becoming an SC means for education?

Or, are you trying to figure out what happens if you let your AIP lapse?

[Path2Family]

Yes, I understand that @NYY1. That is why I used the words "on a whim" and "mistake" in my first post. I became anxious and guilt-ridden that our second child (if and when that happens) will have to go through the local education system while the first will have the advantage of switching to an International School if we choose that for him.

So with the intention of treating both equally, I decided (wrongly, at this stage) that perhaps it was best for me to ensure that both have the same citizenships (and hence the same limitations and opportunities).

Going back to the original question: what is your point of view / advice? Thank you.

[NYY1]

Yes, I understand that @NYY1. That is why I used the words "on a whim" and "mistake" in my first post. I became anxious and guilt-ridden that our second child (if and when that happens) will have to go through the local education system while the first will have the advantage of switching to an International School if we choose that for him.

So with the intention of treating both equally, I decided (wrongly, at this stage) that perhaps it was best for me to ensure that both have the same citizenships (and hence the same limitations and opportunities).

Going back to the original question: what is your point of view / advice? Thank you.

I don't know. I can't see how it's a positive, and I'm sure that it at least raises the question of "what are these people doing?" I would think the existing status is fine. Whether it ultimately matters if applying again, who knows?

[Path2Family]

Okay. Thank you, @NYY1. I appreciate you providing your thoughts.

[hopeislife]

Yes, I understand that @NYY1. That is why I used the words "on a whim" and "mistake" in my first post. I became anxious and guilt-ridden that our second child (if and when that happens) will have to go through the local education system while the first will have the advantage of switching to an International School if we choose that for him.

So with the intention of treating both equally, I decided (wrongly, at this stage) that perhaps it was best for me to ensure that both have the same citizenships (and hence the same limitations and opportunities).

Going back to the original question: what is your point of view / advice? Thank you.

I don't know. I can't see how it's a positive, and I'm sure that it at least raises the question of "what are these people doing?" I would think the existing status is fine. Whether it ultimately matters if applying again, who knows?

Agreed, It is quite surprising to see what the luxury of having a pr can make a person to think or act. I just dont know what to say. But i believe it may have some repercussions if anyone withdraws an application, especially if they hear reasons like "sorry, i did not discuss properly with my family". Even if you cook up a good reason, its still up to ica to believe it.