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Want to apply for PR

Post by mayur_rajvaidya » Wed, 10 Aug 2005 9:21 am

Hi,

I just came before 20 days to singapore. want to know what is the best time to apply for PR and what are the eligibility criterias for that. I am on EP.
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Post by riversandlakes » Sun, 14 Aug 2005 11:59 pm

Please check previous posts in this forum for this question, or the relevant authority's website...
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Post by qwert » Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:00 pm

http://app.ica.gov.sg/serv_pr/per_res/app_for_pr.asp


or use google to find SINGAPORE IMMIGRATION & CHECKPOINTS AUTHORITY.

click on PERMANENT RESIDENT SERVICES

choose APPLICATION FOR PR

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Post by guest#101 » Tue, 16 Aug 2005 4:22 pm

"...just came before 20 days to singapore.."

Umm... applying for PR after 20 days? no logic unless exceptionally outstanding person.
I was on Q1 ep, did apply after 20 months in Singapore, they rejected. Ultimately after 40 months my PR was approved, but by them I have migrated to another country... Just sharing my story, but dont get discouraged. Go ahead there is no min time limit to apply for PR.

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Re: Want to apply for PR

Post by FrankMaergner » Sat, 20 Aug 2005 10:33 am

mayur_rajvaidya wrote:Hi,

I just came before 20 days to singapore. want to know what is the best time to apply for PR and what are the eligibility criterias for that. I am on EP.
Frank

Harsha

Post by Harsha » Thu, 25 Aug 2005 1:52 pm

mayur_rajvaidya, after having enquired with fellow collegues who got PR, all i wanted to pass is 6 month time, then apply for PR. i came here last month and hold masters from iit kanpur.

Harsha

Post by Harsha » Thu, 25 Aug 2005 1:55 pm

mind that to apply for PR, you need a letter from current employer

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Post by riversandlakes » Thu, 25 Aug 2005 9:04 pm

does that mean sponsorship from employer is pre-requisite?
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right time to apply PR

Post by Guest » Thu, 25 Aug 2005 11:01 pm

I suggest you to wait for 6 -7 months and then apply for a PR.

Decision on PR depends on the following

Salary of an Applicant
Position of an applicant.
Qualification of applicant
Experience
The chances of getting PR is high if you are married and have kids

Make sure you are submitting the required documents in one shot.

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Re: right time to apply PR

Post by riversandlakes » Fri, 26 Aug 2005 1:21 pm

Thanks for the input, Anup.

Though there's no way on earth i'm getting married just for PR! :D
Anonymous wrote:I suggest you to wait for 6 -7 months and then apply for a PR.

Decision on PR depends on the following

Salary of an Applicant
Position of an applicant.
Qualification of applicant
Experience
The chances of getting PR is high if you are married and have kids

Make sure you are submitting the required documents in one shot.

Anup
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Post by Guest » Fri, 26 Aug 2005 7:56 pm

Harsha wrote:mayur_rajvaidya, after having enquired with fellow collegues who got PR, all i wanted to pass is 6 month time, then apply for PR. i came here last month and hold masters from iit kanpur. harsha +65-8160 6525 [email protected]
Harsha,
Which batch/major at iitk ?

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Post by Blaze » Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:08 pm

Guys,
Here's what I found in the FAQ section of ICA website:
Do I need an employer's sponsorship to apply for SPR?
No, it is not a prerequisite.
There is a form called Annex A where some information about your employer is required. The form clearly states that this is not sponsorship. So, any employer should be willing to sign that form.

My guess is that if you are not employed, then you do not need to fill Annex A., as in the case of an LPR application where you will be judged against your abilities, education and potential.

Good luck.

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Post by Harsha » Sat, 27 Aug 2005 11:23 am

Guest, I'm 2002 EE batch, any links? I've been in bangalore for last 3 years, before coming here i was working for nvidia graphics.

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Post by Harsha » Sat, 27 Aug 2005 11:27 am

Blaze, employer certainly have concerns, since they have to contribute mandatorily to CPF once one gets their PR. their contribution is pegged at 5% of base salary for first year, 9 % for second year and 16% for rest. hence they must be willing to sponser PR as well. Please read through CPF details available on their govt. website. If you are on employment pass, they need not have to worry abput CPF contributions.

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Post by Blaze » Sun, 28 Aug 2005 3:39 am

Harsha,
Looks like competing forces! Being a PR means less immigration headache for the employer. Being on EP means lower cost.

I was the guest above. I passed out of iitk in Chem in 1991. There was a Harsha in Math, so I was curious.

Good luck with the PR application. Just follow the requirements to the letter and you should have no problems. In theory!

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