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Post by GayathriShiv » Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:48 pm

i m worried on the latest happening for the approval of PR..

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Post by Mi Amigo » Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:49 pm

So does this mean that you have applied for PR and are currently waiting for the result?
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Post by GayathriShiv » Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:57 pm

@Mi Amigo:

i wanted to have an insight on wats happening in terms of approval..

Anybody who applied for it , will be looking to forward for the outcome..

Its neither going to be a disappointment nor a surprise when things turn out..

but just the reality ..

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Post by GayathriShiv » Tue, 10 Apr 2012 1:02 pm

Mi Amigo:

yes i am currently waiting for the results..

Since two of my friends who applied around the same time , got rejected in one month..

so its natural to be perplexed...

I post it here to look around whether someone is in the same condition as me...

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 10 Apr 2012 2:37 pm

One thing is for certain, if it's based on English comprehension, I wouldn't hold my breath. :o

At any rate, every application is different. Vetting each application takes a certain amount of time. How long? Till they are finished. Can be a day, can be a couple days, can be a couple months or a year or more. To be fair, as noted in my first paragraph, I have my doubts, given the current climate. However, perseverance may well see you through. You buys yer ticket and you takes yer chance. Now you just need to be patient.
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Post by Mi Amigo » Tue, 10 Apr 2012 3:19 pm

perplexed
adj.
1. Filled with confusion or bewilderment; puzzled.
2. Full of complications or difficulty; involved.

OK, I might buy definition #2 in this case, but not #1. If you do a search of this site (use the Search button above and to the right of here, underneath the Profile button), you'll find copious discussions on this subject. Many spouses have had their PR applications rejected recently, so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who does some research.

But as SMS says, every application is different, so all you can do is wait for the outcome, which will come at a time of the ICA's choosing. I can understand that you're anxious about the application, but presumably your EP is still valid for a while yet. At the end of the day, getting PR (or any form of approval to stay in Singapore) is a priviledge, not a right, something everyone who applies should keep in mind, front and centre.

Good luck.
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PR Approved

Post by Lashio » Sun, 22 Apr 2012 6:23 pm

Hi there, I received my PR approval letter first week of April.

My job relocated me from Canada to Singapore. I arrived in April 2011 with my wife and 2yrs old daughter (Canadian Citizen).

Applied PR: Late Oct 2011 (all 3 of us, I'm the principle)
Me: Myanmar; Race: Shan
Wife: Malaysian; Race: Chinese
Both of us are on EP: P1

SMS, MS - one of the item in my approval letter stated that, this is the exact words ("We are plesaed to inform you that you and your family members are eligible to apply for Citizenship after 2 yrs of SPR. You may submit your application at xxxxx") is this norm or depends on each individual.

Thank you.
Lashio

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Post by Mad Scientist » Sun, 22 Apr 2012 6:33 pm

Lashio wrote:Hi there, I received my PR approval letter first week of April.

My job relocated me from Canada to Singapore. I arrived in April 2011 with my wife and 2yrs old daughter (Canadian Citizen).

Applied PR: Late Oct 2011 (all 3 of us, I'm the principle)
Me: Myanmar; Race: Shan
Wife: Malaysian; Race: Chinese
Both of us are on EP: P1

SMS, MS - one of the item in my approval letter stated that, this is the exact words ("We are plesaed to inform you that you and your family members are eligible to apply for Citizenship after 2 yrs of SPR. You may submit your application at xxxxx") is this norm or depends on each individual.

Thank you.
Lashio

You guys are on P1 and wife is M'sia Chinese which adds weight to it, nope, it is based on individual applicant, it's origin, pay , family, race etc.....
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Post by JR8 » Sun, 22 Apr 2012 6:42 pm

Lashio wrote: SMS, MS - one of the item in my approval letter stated that, this is the exact words ("We are plesaed to inform you that you and your family members are eligible to apply for Citizenship after 2 yrs of SPR. You may submit your application at xxxxx") is this norm or depends on each individual.
Can't say I've heard of the SC clause there. Very interesting, look forward to hearing what the experts make of is!

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Sun, 22 Apr 2012 7:21 pm

I've also seen it before as well. In fact, prior to the GE I've even seen it for P2's. But I would guess it's tightened up considerably since those days. If the Burmese is Shan, then both are Chinese so if their stats are that good in Canada, it would make sense for Singapore to try to woo them towards Citizenship.
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Post by singaporeflyer » Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:15 am

Lashio wrote: SMS, MS - one of the item in my approval letter stated that, this is the exact words ("We are plesaed to inform you that you and your family members are eligible to apply for Citizenship after 2 yrs of SPR. You may submit your application at xxxxx") is this norm or depends on each individual.
This is a standard line in all PR approval letters. But the approval of SC is still dependant on the policies at the time when you apply for it

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Post by Lashio » Mon, 23 Apr 2012 7:34 am

Thanks SMS,MS, singaporeflyer for your input. This is our first time living here and we are really enjoying it. Will definitely consider to apply for SC when the time comes.

Hope to meet up with you in person one day for a drink.

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Lashio

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Post by Mikael02 » Wed, 02 May 2012 4:46 pm

hi guys,

i'm indo chinese, married with indo chinese in 2009. i'm working since 2008, applied PR on aug 2010 and got rejected in 1 month and the letter doesn't state when i can apply again.

i'm planning to apply again in June 2012. but as SMS said, the chances may not be good this time (if the letter doesn't state the time).

my income has increased to 6000/month and currently hold PEP, do you think my 2nd application would be considered by ICA ?

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Wed, 02 May 2012 5:25 pm

Once you have passed two years of marriage, then consider applying again. If you are currently on PEP, odds were they suspected a marriage of convenience. After two years, odds probably in your favour.
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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Post by Mikael02 » Wed, 02 May 2012 5:52 pm

sundaymorningstaple wrote:Once you have passed two years of marriage, then consider applying again. If you are currently on PEP, odds were they suspected a marriage of convenience. After two years, odds probably in your favour.
Hi SMS, thanks for your reply, hope this time i don't get the letter in a month :-|

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