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Landed PR/eligibility

Post by edithksan » Tue, 15 Jun 2010 9:55 am

Hi, i m new to the forum.
I am interested in applying LPR in singapore, viewing to get PR later on. Anyone has experience, or known someone who is holding LPR in Singapore?, Below is a briefinfo about me.

(1)42 yr old, studied and earned MBA from Australia in 2002

(2) living in Myanmar,and self -employed

I would appreciate any info and advice.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 15 Jun 2010 11:42 am

This is the way for Landed PR.....

http://www.smcmc.com/immigration/immigration.html
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Post by kiwigirl08 » Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:27 pm

Mad Scientist wrote:Give yourself two year exact before you reapply again. 2 years is the standard.
Same goes to your GF.. There are many rejections recently
Be patient as this is NOT the good time to apply for PR with the election looming

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When do you think would be a better time to apply? I'm a SPR, living and working in Singapore for 2 years now. Recently I sponsored my husband's PR application but he got rejected. My husband is currently not residing in Singapore. Is this one of the reasons why his application was rejected? We want him to relocate to Singapore as soon as possible but it seems so difficult to get a job in his field (he's a financial consultant for Overseas Development Agency projects). So many jobs require PR status. Do you have any advice for us? Many thanks.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:33 pm

Bring him over on a LTVP. Until he finds a job, his chances of PR are downright slim. At least on an LTVP he will be able to wear down shoe leather and might eventually secure employment. Although, without suitable qualification it might be hard, but he'll have a better chance if he's here.
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Post by Saint » Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:32 am

kiwigirl08 wrote:
Mad Scientist wrote:Give yourself two year exact before you reapply again. 2 years is the standard.
Same goes to your GF.. There are many rejections recently
Be patient as this is NOT the good time to apply for PR with the election looming

MS
When do you think would be a better time to apply? I'm a SPR, living and working in Singapore for 2 years now. Recently I sponsored my husband's PR application but he got rejected. My husband is currently not residing in Singapore. Is this one of the reasons why his application was rejected? We want him to relocate to Singapore as soon as possible but it seems so difficult to get a job in his field (he's a financial consultant for Overseas Development Agency projects). So many jobs require PR status. Do you have any advice for us? Many thanks.
Question I would ask

How long you been married for?

In which country is your Husband from? (might be obvious I know)

Is Husband currently working?

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Post by kiwigirl08 » Thu, 12 Aug 2010 8:11 pm

@Saint: Thanks for your advice.

Sorry for this late reply - I've been away for 2 months.

Re your questions:

-We've been married for over one year

-We're both from Vietnam

-My husband is currently working as a financial consultant/ specialist in Hanoi. He got a MBA from University of Hawaii but his undergrad qualification is granted by Vietnam.



@sundaymorningstaple: Thanks for your advice. We've been searching for a job for a while now but it seems so hard cause all good ones are intended for citizens & PRs -not sure if he'll stand a better chance if he's on a LTVP?

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Post by singaporeflyer » Thu, 12 Aug 2010 8:47 pm

kiwigirl08 wrote:@Saint: Thanks for your advice.

Sorry for this late reply - I've been away for 2 months.

Re your questions:

-We've been married for over one year

-We're both from Vietnam

-My husband is currently working as a financial consultant/ specialist in Hanoi. He got a MBA from University of Hawaii but his undergrad qualification is granted by Vietnam.



@sundaymorningstaple: Thanks for your advice. We've been searching for a job for a while now but it seems so hard cause all good ones are intended for citizens & PRs -not sure if he'll stand a better chance if he's on a LTVP?

SMS has asked your husband to be on a LTSVP because it will give him a longer Visa for him to seek a job in Singapore while residing with you in Singapore. That is the only reason asking him to be on a LTSVP.

If he has good experience and degree he should be able to get a decent job here but securing an EP from MOM might not be so easy. (His new employer must be able to justify to MOM the need for hiring him rather than a local talent).

For LTSVP approval you have to show documents to the ICA that you can support him financially.

Good Luck !

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Post by the lynx » Mon, 30 Apr 2012 5:17 pm

Sorry for bumping up this old thread. I have a quick question regarding NOA and PR application.

As we already know, ideally, one should have 3 NOAs to be considered for PR application but what if an applicant has 3 NOAs (from 2 employments) but two of them is not liable for income tax (due to the 183-day rule at time of filing for each YA)?

Does it have any implication on PR approval?

Or should one wait to have 3 NOAs which are liable for income tax instead before considering to apply for better chances?

I find this rather interesting as I have not met anyone in this situation. Tried looking for threads that discussed it (and also ICA's website) but I couldn't find so if you guys know of any, please point me to that direction. Thanks!

Note: I am one step closer in contacting ICA, just to throw that question about such NOAs, if let's say we have no solid answer about it. :mrgreen:

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 30 Apr 2012 5:39 pm

NOA doesn't necessarily have to have a tax liability. Just three tax years. In theory you could well be here for only 26~27 months years but span three tax years.
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Post by Liun » Mon, 12 May 2014 4:38 pm

Hi everyone :)
Im currently a student pass holder and i have been living in Singapore for 10 years. I really wish to become a PR here.
Any kind soul out there pls advice me on how
Thank you :)

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Post by PNGMK » Mon, 12 May 2014 7:31 pm

Liun wrote:Hi everyone :)
Im currently a student pass holder and i have been living in Singapore for 10 years. I really wish to become a PR here.
Any kind soul out there pls advice me on how
Thank you :)
Fill out the ICA forms you dimwit.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 12 May 2014 7:55 pm

You'll have to pardon PNGMK, he's our resident Christian. :?
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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Re: Information on Permanent Residence

Post by WriteUpBiz » Sat, 11 Apr 2015 11:06 am

At the moment I am contemplating on relocating to Singapore from the United States. My profession is that of a freelance writer, which means I'm in business for myself. Would I be awarded an Employment Pass (EP)? I did know of a fellow U.S. freelance writer currently living and writing in Singapore. Too bad I lost contact with her. At any rate, I can't find any answers regarding those expats who are self-employed. Please let me know exactly what I will need to know beforehand. Your forum is truly a wealth of information. Thank you very much fro your time and assistance.

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Post by Strong Eagle » Sat, 11 Apr 2015 12:49 pm

WriteUpBiz wrote:At the moment I am contemplating on relocating to Singapore from the United States. My profession is that of a freelance writer, which means I'm in business for myself. Would I be awarded an Employment Pass (EP)? I did know of a fellow U.S. freelance writer currently living and writing in Singapore. Too bad I lost contact with her. At any rate, I can't find any answers regarding those expats who are self-employed. Please let me know exactly what I will need to know beforehand. Your forum is truly a wealth of information. Thank you very much fro your time and assistance.
You don't get "awarded" an EP. An _employer_ applies for an EP on the basis that you possess skills/knowledge that locals do not, and if the government agrees, you get your EP, otherwise, you get nothing but a sayonara.

Go to the Business forum and read the main threads about the Entprepass. Then, go to the Careers forum and read the threads about starting a business and the LOC. You'll get a sense of what it takes.

In general, unless you are a hell of a free lance writer with a reputation any Singapore gahmen official would love to tout as "Singaporean", you'll face a lot of uphill sledding. Not saying it can't be done, am saying read the threads above to see what it takes to qualify as an individual business man, determine if you have the cred, and get back to us with more questions.

FWIW, an EP is a totally different animal from permanent residence... and don't worry... unless you have beau coup dough squirreled away somewhere, you're not going to get PR, either.

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Re: Information on Permanent Residence

Post by Craigc89 » Thu, 07 May 2015 7:13 pm

Hows everyone doing? I am currently living back in the UK after 7 brilliant years in Sg. I applied for PR after being in Sg around 4 years and was rejected. Now I want to move back to Singapore as my wife misses home and so do I! I was just wondering what the chances are of being accepted for PR before I have a job? (much easier to find work while im in Sg) My wife and son are Singaporean and I have spent so long in Sg in the past so I hope that helps my cause.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated :)

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