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EPEC
Hi,
If you apply for EPEC today and get the confirmation lets say after couple of weeks but plan to reach singapore only after 3 months. When would the validity/time of one year for EPEC starts. The day i receive the EPEC confirmation or the day i reach to singapore.
Do I also required to apply for long term social visa programme in addition to EPEC to be allowed to stay in singapore for one year. If yes, can i apply for this social visa from here or only after landing in singapore.
Thanks,
Pankaj Mangal
If you apply for EPEC today and get the confirmation lets say after couple of weeks but plan to reach singapore only after 3 months. When would the validity/time of one year for EPEC starts. The day i receive the EPEC confirmation or the day i reach to singapore.
Do I also required to apply for long term social visa programme in addition to EPEC to be allowed to stay in singapore for one year. If yes, can i apply for this social visa from here or only after landing in singapore.
Thanks,
Pankaj Mangal
Hey Pankajm
Just to find out, but did you get your EPEC approval? I applied for mine in the first week of January and although I was told to upload all my certificates, I've heard nothing since. I read somewhere that it takes only about a week to know the outcome, so I'm a bit anxious as to why mine is taking so long?
Would be grateful if you can help me a bit
Thanks
Just to find out, but did you get your EPEC approval? I applied for mine in the first week of January and although I was told to upload all my certificates, I've heard nothing since. I read somewhere that it takes only about a week to know the outcome, so I'm a bit anxious as to why mine is taking so long?
Would be grateful if you can help me a bit
Thanks
Re: EPEC
pankajm wrote:Hi,
If you apply for EPEC today and get the confirmation lets say after couple of weeks but plan to reach singapore only after 3 months. When would the validity/time of one year for EPEC starts. The day i receive the EPEC confirmation or the day i reach to singapore.
Do I also required to apply for long term social visa programme in addition to EPEC to be allowed to stay in singapore for one year. If yes, can i apply for this social visa from here or only after landing in singapore.
Thanks,
Pankaj Mangal
EPEC gives you two years. During the two years you can move to Singapore, and have one year to find job.
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No. It is a one-time ONLY opportunity. If you blow it, you blow it permanently. So, it's often better not to set your sights too high initially.ironlady wrote:If you dont get a job in 1 year ,maybe cos you are back in your home country or simply had no luck with jobs, then is there a way to re apply or get an extension ?
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HI Pankajpankajm wrote:I got rejection i just couple of days. If they have asked for certificates than probably they would consider you.
Best of Luck,
BTW what do you do??
Pankaj
Thanks so much
I possess a degree in English literature with an Upper second as well as being CIMA qualified accountant. They had asked me for my University degree details. I want to go into teaching in Singapore, so I hope there is scope for English teachers. Fingers crossed

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That easy, pay for a fare, come here and try to find a job. Oh, make sure you have enough clams to pave your way for a couple of months at least - the EPEC is good for a year after arrival.
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