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Hello!
I'm in the process of apply for PR and looking at the application form, there's nothing to distinguish myself from the other applicants. I'm not even a University graduate and I've only worked in Singapore for 6 months. Thing is, I've lived in Singapore for at least 3/4 of my life.
A bit of background:
Malaysian Chinese;
Completed my Primary, Secondary and Tertiary (Polytechnic) education in Singapore. I left for Malaysia at 12 years old (studies) and returned to Singapore at 14 to continue Secondary.
I've been living in Singapore for at least 15 years.
Graduated with a Diploma last June from local Polytechnic;
Employment with good local company since July (EP approved);
Here's the catch:
I currently stay in Johor Bahru and drive to Singapore daily. My passport does not have to be stamped as I have an EP.
What are my chances??? Considering that I stopped living in Singapore.
I read that the government has severely reduced the quota. I'm really worried. Not getting approval will mess up my plans.
Please advise!
I'm in the process of apply for PR and looking at the application form, there's nothing to distinguish myself from the other applicants. I'm not even a University graduate and I've only worked in Singapore for 6 months. Thing is, I've lived in Singapore for at least 3/4 of my life.
A bit of background:
Malaysian Chinese;
Completed my Primary, Secondary and Tertiary (Polytechnic) education in Singapore. I left for Malaysia at 12 years old (studies) and returned to Singapore at 14 to continue Secondary.
I've been living in Singapore for at least 15 years.
Graduated with a Diploma last June from local Polytechnic;
Employment with good local company since July (EP approved);
Here's the catch:
I currently stay in Johor Bahru and drive to Singapore daily. My passport does not have to be stamped as I have an EP.
What are my chances??? Considering that I stopped living in Singapore.
I read that the government has severely reduced the quota. I'm really worried. Not getting approval will mess up my plans.
Please advise!
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As you are Chinese, you obviously have a leg up. And considering that Malaysian Chinese and Singaporean Chinese are the same for all intents & purposes, the only thing that might hold you back is the lack of a degree. But, with the Chinese having the lowest fertility rate of all the races here, I'm pretty sure you would be a shoe-in. 

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
Thanks. Those were reassuring words.
I do intend to further my studies at a local University by 2013. Permanent Residency will definitely come in handy. Part-time jobs also seems more accessible, as a PR.
I was concerned about how NOT residing in SG could have a negative impact on my application. There's this section at the end of the first page that requires 'Current Address in SG'.
I do intend to further my studies at a local University by 2013. Permanent Residency will definitely come in handy. Part-time jobs also seems more accessible, as a PR.
I was concerned about how NOT residing in SG could have a negative impact on my application. There's this section at the end of the first page that requires 'Current Address in SG'.
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Well, I really didn't feel that needed addressing. You know you will have to move back into Singapore at least until you get your PR.
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
Cancer wrote:Thanks. Those were reassuring words.
I do intend to further my studies at a local University by 2013. Permanent Residency will definitely come in handy. Part-time jobs also seems more accessible, as a PR.
I was concerned about how NOT residing in SG could have a negative impact on my application. There's this section at the end of the first page that requires 'Current Address in SG'.
You should be concerned about your address, as you are not residential if you are commuting from JB. So move back before applying.was concerned about how NOT residing in SG could have a negative impact on my application.
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you need to live in SG for 1-2 years, since in your previous addresses in the application form will show that you were not living in SG when you were working in SG and that wont do good to your PR application?ksl wrote:Cancer wrote:Thanks. Those were reassuring words.
I do intend to further my studies at a local University by 2013. Permanent Residency will definitely come in handy. Part-time jobs also seems more accessible, as a PR.
I was concerned about how NOT residing in SG could have a negative impact on my application. There's this section at the end of the first page that requires 'Current Address in SG'.You should be concerned about your address, as you are not residential if you are commuting from JB. So move back before applying.was concerned about how NOT residing in SG could have a negative impact on my application.
What is the chances for approval?
HI guys.. I am filipino and have an application for PR early December 2010. I applied as family including my wife as previously on S pass holder and my son (3 years old) who is on depndant's pass currently under my EP pass (Q1). I am working here in Singapore for almost 7 years in the same company and earning $2,600.00 only. What do you think guys are the chance of being PR based on my data? Thank you for your reply in advance.
Best Regards,
filexpat
Best Regards,
filexpat
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It will take a minimum 6 months now and the chances are not good at all, my true opinion is you have no chance. It's almost if all the applications are being dumped in the bin to be honest. In fact it would be very interesting to read of the successes from September 2010.filexpat wrote:Thnk you for your reply... I had mentioned I applied since December 2010 and now in 2nd month of waiting.. Kindly go through with my data and assess.. How is the chances..? Thanks...
Though you can reapply after the election if your S pass is renewed, be a little patient, it's really not the right time to apply, and you may well have dropped yourself in it, with your EP renewal. You will just have to cross fingers and hope for the best.
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AS I HAVE MENTIONED before NOW ? no chancefilexpat wrote:Thnk you for your reply... I had mentioned I applied since December 2010 and now in 2nd month of waiting.. Kindly go through with my data and assess.. How is the chances..? Thanks...
Later after election yes , you can go for it.
Rate of approval 50-50 after election. NOW ZERO
The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.Yahoo !!!
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filexpat wrote:That was complete discouragement... well i guess i just need to wait and see since I already applied, I should know earlier how important is the election with them... Hope we can go through...
As much as I want to put up your hope but the reality is NOT. Many since Sep 2009 application be it EP renewal , PR application, LPR, PEP whatever been rejected for no apparent reason nor rhyme. ICA nor MOM did explain what went wrong .
The PR application before 2009 was about 300K and approval about 90 a year then but now it trickle to about 10 K a year . The immigration policy is closely monitored on the discontentment of the local.
It hurts to hear this but I would not tell you otherwise and better to be prepared then telling you that everything is sweet and rosy.
Be prepared for rejection . If you managed to receive approval good on you because you are the very few that managed to get
The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.Yahoo !!!
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I am assuming, then, that you currently work in the Financial Sector and are earning in excess of 250K/pa.Thank you for your information... Ok I just sit and relax be prepared for the worst and plan for th future.. Your last statement made me feel a bit OK as there is a few chosen lucky people.. hope I'm one of them.. Thank you...

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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