arrow wrote:I'm not sure if you're referring to employment pass as in the P1/P2 category.
Q1/Q2 actually falls under the skilled worker, instead of the expat status of P1/P2. Absolutely incorrect! A WP is an Work Permit and an "S" Pass is a skilled worker that falls between the WP and the "Q" Pass.
Q1/Q2 generally is referred to as Work Permit, whereas P1/P2 is the Employment Pass, which is almost equivalent to PR status, only with slightly less benefit/rights. Absolutely incorrect! A "P" pass is no closer to PR status than a "Q" pass!
I'm Malaysian, came in, stayed 2 weeks & applied for employment pass. I fall under the P2 category, but with all accomodation & other expenses paid by company. My application was approved in 3 days.
To be honest, I think it has something to do with the total package you receive from the company. Absolutely Incorrect! It has everything to to with the position (can it be filled by a local easily? and the applicants Qualifications!) The application is really judged based on case-to-case basis. And (sorry to say this) where you're from carries a lot of weight on your application. Easiest approval would be for Hong Kong residents. Next would be malaysians.
Good luck.
arrow,
If you cannot pass on accurate information then you should not reply at all.
If you would take the time to actually go to the
MOM website and do a little bit of reading you would learn that a Work Permit and an Employment are two different things. The P1 & P2 Classification are based on Salary levels and not on whether the company is offering you an "Expat" package. The Q passes are also based on income levels.
For your education:
The Employment Pass is for foreigners who:
* Earn a monthly basic salary of more than $2,500; and
* Have recognized qualifications.
Pass Types
P Pass/Q Pass
There are three categories of Employment Pass: P1, P2 and Q Pass. The P Pass is for foreigners seeking professional, managerial or executive and specialist jobs.
* P1 Pass – for applicants earning a monthly basic salary of more than $7,000.
* P2 Pass – for applicants earning a monthly basic salary of more than $3,500 and up to $7,000 and he/she possesses recognized qualifications.
* Q Pass – for applicants earning a monthly basic salary of more than $2,500 and he/she possesses recognized qualifications.
As you can see, the basic requirement for a P2 and a Q pass are identical.
The Old Q1 has been replaced by the "S" pass which is also for those with higher educations (And a salary of at least 1800/mo).
The S Pass is for foreigners who earn a monthly basic salary of at least $1,800. S Pass applicants will be assessed on a points system, taking into account multiple criteria including salary, education qualifications, skills, job type and work experience.
S Pass applicants chalk up points based on how far they meet the criteria. As a general guide, these criteria can be broadly described as (for illustrative purposes only):
* Salary - refers to a minimum basic salary of $1,800.
* Qualification - generally refer to degree or diploma level educational qualifications. Technical qualifications can be considered and are, very broadly, courses that train the applicant to be a qualified technician or specialist in their chosen field. This should be obtained after at least 1 year of full-time study.
* Job type - generally refers to professional, specialist or technician level jobs; and
* Years of Work Experience - generally refers to the number of relevant years of work experience that the applicant has for in the job being applied for.
Work Permit holders who wish to apply for an S Pass must ensure that they meet the above requirement.
Next time please do some research before replying.
