Citizenship application

Post by **sundaymorningstaple** » Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:05 pm

You mean they're not?

ecureilx · Post by **ecureilx** » Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:14 pm

sundaymorningstaple wrote:You mean they're not?

I demand an apology .. for clubbing Sri Lankans with Indians

Well, there's a thousand year history there .. so let's put that aside ..

BT_M · Post by **BT_M** » Thu, 13 Oct 2011 6:45 pm

ecureilx wrote: MS: the OP had stated that he is from Sri Lanka ... but ICA has this tendency to place Sri Lankan's as "INDIAN" unless asked ...

So it clearly shows criteria for citizenship application is not tightened, regardless of race or religion, so long one has been PR for more than 5 years.

It's only the PR application that shows big differences in success rate depending on the origin.

ecureilx · Post by **ecureilx** » Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:30 pm

BT_M wrote:
ecureilx wrote: MS: the OP had stated that he is from Sri Lanka ... but ICA has this tendency to place Sri Lankan's as "INDIAN" unless asked ...
So it clearly shows criteria for citizenship application is not tightened, regardless of race or religion, so long one has been PR for more than 5 years.

It's only the PR application that shows big differences in success rate depending on the origin.

No, I beg to differ, not going to backup my words, or provide private details, but a few citizenship applications, of those who have been here longer, too, have been rejected ..

It Has been tightened ..

Mad Scientist · Post by **Mad Scientist** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 2:38 am

BT_M wrote:
ecureilx wrote: MS: the OP had stated that he is from Sri Lanka ... but ICA has this tendency to place Sri Lankan's as "INDIAN" unless asked ...
So it clearly shows criteria for citizenship application is not tightened, regardless of race or religion, so long one has been PR for more than 5 years.

It's only the PR application that shows big differences in success rate depending on the origin.

Incorrect since Sri Lankan population are generally Sinhalese and pretty much Buddhism , Christians
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Sri_Lanka
Citizenship application is by invitation and SOP is min. 6 years PR prior application. However OP studied in Local Uni which is a plus. It will interesting to see his religion.
Big difference between Indian from India and Sri Lankan

AndrewV · Post by **AndrewV** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:12 am

big difference between sri lankans and indians. In fact there are fierce emotions involved here. It's akin to how fired up singaporeans/taiwanese get when you call them chinese(PRC).
anyway to answer the question, i'm a muslim.
MS: no, my wife's PR application is still pending. If it get's rejected, i'll just wait a year and apply again (since many things have changed since the first application [she has graduated with her degree, i've become singaporean] etc...). At least now we can do some long term planning here...

AndrewV · Post by **AndrewV** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:15 am

BT_M wrote:
So it clearly shows criteria for citizenship application is not tightened, regardless of race or religion, so long one has been PR for more than 5 years.

It's only the PR application that shows big differences in success rate depending on the origin.

at the risk of sounding arrogant(so forgive me for this), I would say they are much more selective in terms of quality of the applicant now. All my friends who graduated with me, who applied, have gotten their citizenship. While those whom I Know who just came here to work, have difficulty even getting permanent residency.

Mad Scientist · Post by **Mad Scientist** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 2:22 pm

AndrewV wrote:
BT_M wrote:
So it clearly shows criteria for citizenship application is not tightened, regardless of race or religion, so long one has been PR for more than 5 years.

It's only the PR application that shows big differences in success rate depending on the origin.
at the risk of sounding arrogant(so forgive me for this), I would say they are much more selective in terms of quality of the applicant now. All my friends who graduated with me, who applied, have gotten their citizenship. While those whom I Know who just came here to work, have difficulty even getting permanent residency.

I have my suspicion you are a Muslim and I am right. You did not fall into the other category on severe backlash. Anyway congrats and good luck with your wife PR. Now you can use the MPs to help on your PR if need be

AndrewV · Post by **AndrewV** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 2:26 pm

Mad Scientist wrote:
I have my suspicion you are a Muslim and I am right. You did not fall into the other category on severe backlash. Anyway congrats and good luck with your wife PR. Now you can use the MPs to help on your PR if need be

thanks, if you don't mind me asking, which category is there a severe backlash against ? (subtle hints also can

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Post by **sundaymorningstaple** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 2:46 pm

those with masters?

AndrewV · Post by **AndrewV** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 2:52 pm

sundaymorningstaple wrote:those with masters?

I wouldn't have gotten this a month back, but i do now

azp123 · Post by **azp123** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 3:26 pm

guys, it is just not masters, it is MASTERS with a premier institution..

AndrewV · Post by **AndrewV** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 3:39 pm

azp123 wrote:guys, it is just not masters, it is MASTERS with a premier institution..

nope, its MASTER from a TOP university in XXXXX

Post by **sundaymorningstaple** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 4:37 pm

JR8 · Post by **JR8** » Fri, 14 Oct 2011 5:32 pm

+1 genuine lol

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