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Apply for PR

Posted: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 3:56 pm
by jmovva
Hi,

I am planning to apply for PR along with my wife and kid. Both of us have been working in Singapore for 1 year on EP.

I was working in Singapore on EP for 2 years from June 2004 to Mar 2006 ( I was single then and did not apply for PR). In between, from 2006 to 2009, I was working in US for 3 years.

I have the tax returns of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010. Our kid is a US citizen since she is born there. We have a maid to take care of our kid and we pay levy for FDW.

Should I wait for one more year, since my most recent stay is only one year? Or can I apply straightaway, since I have a total of 3 years stay in singapore?

Please advise.

Thanks
Jag

Posted: Wed, 21 Jul 2010 5:26 pm
by Saint
Your previous 2 years wont count for much as they are looking at continuous residency in Singapore. Actually it could go against you as they will see you with a history of moving around every couple of years!

Unless you have anything extra ordinary to bring to the table as part of your PR application, there's really no point applying until you've been here at least 2 years by which time the election should be over and the natives not so restless :cool:

Posted: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 6:13 am
by Mad Scientist
Agreed with Saint. Read the local papers more to get the feel on the ground.
Whether you employ a foreign maid or having tax returns does not make give you any advantages at all. Unless you are on P1
If you really , really want, give a shot, no harm in trying but be prepared for rejection

Apply for PR

Posted: Thu, 22 Jul 2010 1:38 pm
by jmovva
Thanks for the replies. I am not desparate, I think I can wait for one more year until things settle down. I am on P2, and thought, since both of us are working and married for more than 3 years, chances are high.

I know of a couple who have been working here only for 1 year, they have applied for PR. Outcome is still pending. May be I will decide depending on their success.

Thanks
Jag