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When can I apply for my Citizenship
Hi there!
I read a lot of immigration stuff and happy to note that all are getting some expert advice from experts, thanks guys.
My Story
I am 32/m, married and have 3 kids. 2 boys and a girl. I did my secondary and tertiary education in Singapore. I got my PR in 2000 after my graduation on my own merits - first generation PR. I did not served NS. I worked in Singapore for 3 years and my company relocated me to Dubai. I am getting my pay in Singapore. I am paying my CPF and Income tax since 2000. My family is also shifted to Dubai with me. I visit Singapore 3-4 times a year and live 3-4 months here.
Can I apply for the citizenship? When should I apply? Is my case stron or week?
Please guys show some light. Thanks in advance
I read a lot of immigration stuff and happy to note that all are getting some expert advice from experts, thanks guys.
My Story
I am 32/m, married and have 3 kids. 2 boys and a girl. I did my secondary and tertiary education in Singapore. I got my PR in 2000 after my graduation on my own merits - first generation PR. I did not served NS. I worked in Singapore for 3 years and my company relocated me to Dubai. I am getting my pay in Singapore. I am paying my CPF and Income tax since 2000. My family is also shifted to Dubai with me. I visit Singapore 3-4 times a year and live 3-4 months here.
Can I apply for the citizenship? When should I apply? Is my case stron or week?
Please guys show some light. Thanks in advance
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Re: When can I apply for my Citizenship
Based on what you postered, yours should be a shoe in.PR2Citizen wrote:Hi there!
I read a lot of immigration stuff and happy to note that all are getting some expert advice from experts, thanks guys.
My Story
I am 32/m, married and have 3 kids. 2 boys and a girl. I did my secondary and tertiary education in Singapore. I got my PR in 2000 after my graduation on my own merits - first generation PR. I did not served NS. I worked in Singapore for 3 years and my company relocated me to Dubai. I am getting my pay in Singapore. I am paying my CPF and Income tax since 2000. My family is also shifted to Dubai with me. I visit Singapore 3-4 times a year and live 3-4 months here.
Can I apply for the citizenship? When should I apply? Is my case stron or week?
Please guys show some light. Thanks in advance
You can apply now. May I know what race are you ?
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Make sure you apply as a family NOT only Yourself Or else all bets off the table. You have sons which is good for the gahmen.PR2Citizen wrote:Thanks MS for the reply.
I am an Indian from New Delhi. Lived in Singapore for almost 19 years (10 years continuously + 9 years traveling) . And ya in 2005 I applied and was rejected.
regards
I believe the whole family has gained PRship since birth and wifey too ??
DO it quick before the guideline change again. QUICK !!
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Thanks MS for the prompt reply.
After I graduated I was already married by then. So we applied as a couple and within 3 months we got our PR. My first 2 kids the elder son and the daughter are born here and are PR but my 3 child also a boy is born in Dubai and he does not have any status. I applied for his PR in January 2011, so far no news.
I also understand there is a requirement of 180 days stay in Singapore. Does this only applies to the main applicant or all? For this year so far I have lived here for 90 days. Do I finish my 180 days which will be due in September and apply or apply asap?
Regards
After I graduated I was already married by then. So we applied as a couple and within 3 months we got our PR. My first 2 kids the elder son and the daughter are born here and are PR but my 3 child also a boy is born in Dubai and he does not have any status. I applied for his PR in January 2011, so far no news.
I also understand there is a requirement of 180 days stay in Singapore. Does this only applies to the main applicant or all? For this year so far I have lived here for 90 days. Do I finish my 180 days which will be due in September and apply or apply asap?
Regards
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Dubai will never give you PR status. You have to get Indian Citizenship then apply SG PR. You have to be here as a whole family unit for 180 days or more before applying as you need to be seen as a residence
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I meant to say that he does not have a status in Singapore. He got his Indian passport when he was born. And we all have Dubai residency but for long term it is better in Singapore.
Now I am planning to bring my family back to Singapore and put the kids in local school in January 2012. Should i apply in mid July 2012 for better chances?
Thanks mate
Now I am planning to bring my family back to Singapore and put the kids in local school in January 2012. Should i apply in mid July 2012 for better chances?
Thanks mate

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Ok
This is what you do.
Make sure all of you REP entry is valid. Reenter before it expires. A year earlier will be best. Your youngest you can apply for LTSVP or student pass if PR fails
Stay put for a while . End of 2012 will be best.
Citizenship is always on invitation though ICA never stop you from applying.
Minimum residence stay and holding PR for 6 years apart from income tax return etc.....
This is what you do.
Make sure all of you REP entry is valid. Reenter before it expires. A year earlier will be best. Your youngest you can apply for LTSVP or student pass if PR fails
Stay put for a while . End of 2012 will be best.
Citizenship is always on invitation though ICA never stop you from applying.
Minimum residence stay and holding PR for 6 years apart from income tax return etc.....
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If you wish to apply for citizenship make plans earlier than 2015. Now, if you are the Gahmen , let's ponder for a moment... How can I as the Gahmen invites you to become my citizen if you are not here at all or half of the year is not here?? Think about it ? Does this sounds logic to you?
So.... move over then sets your roots here physically. Most countries requires you to be in that country physically prior to citizenship application. Then apply even though you did not receive any invitation. If fails reapply REP but make sure you must be physically here
So.... move over then sets your roots here physically. Most countries requires you to be in that country physically prior to citizenship application. Then apply even though you did not receive any invitation. If fails reapply REP but make sure you must be physically here
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BTW before I have brain fart and forgot. if you do succeed in getting citizenship. You should consider taking Person of Indian Origin Card
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Person_of_ ... rigin_Card
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Person_of_ ... rigin_Card
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