Sure sounds to me like there is a residency requirement. We know that the Minimum is 6 months. But that hasn't been used for almost two years or more now. Currently it's between 2 and 3 years, hence the requirement for three years Tax Assessments when filing for PR. Doesn't that tell you something? Nothing is cut and dried. If it were, then you guys would start filing tailor made applications think that it's automatic. It isn't.vishalgupta2 wrote:Thank you everyone.
Filed EP P1 yesterday. Added more paperwork about me being qualified and my merit. HR says, we should get it approved by the end of this week, or worst case in the week of 4/30.
My sg HR head met someone at ICA and the told that there is no residency requirement for PR and the only requirement is that the person must hold any of the pass. Although he/she mentioned that amount of time spent in Singapore is one of the criteria they use while judging PR application. My US HR director is also having some talks with the Singapore mission in DC (don't know what though)
Sorry SMS. I did not mean sound ridiculous. I am probably getting too excited with the thought of making sg my home. When I wrote this, I was kinda too optimistic and hoped for someone saying, well P1 is easier to get PR or something like S/Q has higher rejection ratio for PR. I understand it was my mistake, I offer my sincerest apologies.sundaymorningstaple wrote:vishalgupta2, what do you think we are?
How plain do you need it? Do you have any idea what "Only internal circulation" could possibly mean other than what it says? You started off good, but are now starting to sound just like all the rest.
I got that crisp and clear. I read that as even though you may be able to file a PR with 0 or 6 months residency, the chances of rejection are very high (close to 100%).sundaymorningstaple wrote:Sure sounds to me like there is a residency requirement. We know that the Minimum is 6 months. But that hasn't been used for almost two years or more now. Currently it's between 2 and 3 years, hence the requirement for three years Tax Assessments when filing for PR. Doesn't that tell you something? Nothing is cut and dried. If it were, then you guys would start filing tailor made applications think that it's automatic. It isn't.vishalgupta2 wrote:Thank you everyone.
Filed EP P1 yesterday. Added more paperwork about me being qualified and my merit. HR says, we should get it approved by the end of this week, or worst case in the week of 4/30.
My sg HR head met someone at ICA and the told that there is no residency requirement for PR and the only requirement is that the person must hold any of the pass. Although he/she mentioned that amount of time spent in Singapore is one of the criteria they use while judging PR application. My US HR director is also having some talks with the Singapore mission in DC (don't know what though)
Sure sounds to me like there is a residency requirement. We know that the Minimum is 6 months. But that hasn't been used for almost two years or more now. Currently it's between 2 and 3 years, hence the requirement for three years Tax Assessments when filing for PR. Doesn't that tell you something? Nothing is cut and dried. If it were, then you guys would start filing tailor made applications think that it's automatic. It isn't.
Interesting, isn't it??Actually I have kinda got used to a culture where things are a bit more black and white. Like in the US, if you fill the minimum requirements you get the visa, if you don't you don't.
My theory is the culture of the home country is such that people didn't have a period of abundance. Generations after generations of living this way kinda programs the mentality into people that "you better act quick or you won't get anything because there isn't enough to go around."Mi Amigo wrote:What I don't quite understand is why some people are in such an enormous rush with everything - get EP/PEP, then 6 nanoseconds (OK, months) later apply for PR, then immediately apply for SC. What's wrong with taking things at a more sensible pace? PR and SC are obviously intended to be 'permanent' (or as near to that as one can be in life), so what's the hurry if you really intend to stay here 'permanently' anyway? And surely the ICA will look on such over-zealous, hasty applications with a degree of suspicion anyway?
I know, lots of questions, and in many cases the answers are kind of obvious. But it just doesn't look like a sensible approach to me.
I totally agree with your point that there should be no rush. This said, I am a human and am also concerned that if things don't work out in terms of PR later, how will my career things work out. I believe its fair for a human to think and be cautious about a move this big.Mi Amigo wrote:What I don't quite understand is why some people are in such an enormous rush with everything - get EP/PEP, then 6 nanoseconds (OK, months) later apply for PR, then immediately apply for SC. What's wrong with taking things at a more sensible pace? PR and SC are obviously intended to be 'permanent' (or as near to that as one can be in life), so what's the hurry if you really intend to stay here 'permanently' anyway? And surely the ICA will look on such over-zealous, hasty applications with a degree of suspicion anyway?
I know, lots of questions, and in many cases the answers are kind of obvious. But it just doesn't look like a sensible approach to me.
As I said, although I am more used to US/AU kind of immigration, I think that the Singapore method of evaluating every application on its merit is far more rational and sensible.ecureilx wrote:Sure sounds to me like there is a residency requirement. We know that the Minimum is 6 months. But that hasn't been used for almost two years or more now. Currently it's between 2 and 3 years, hence the requirement for three years Tax Assessments when filing for PR. Doesn't that tell you something? Nothing is cut and dried. If it were, then you guys would start filing tailor made applications think that it's automatic. It isn't.Interesting, isn't it??Actually I have kinda got used to a culture where things are a bit more black and white. Like in the US, if you fill the minimum requirements you get the visa, if you don't you don't.
And I always wonder why a lot of new talent cannot figure that out .. and instead try to see if they can engage a lawyer / consultant etc. etc.
Years ago, when I was offered a move to US, a friend was asking me to just take up Java - he was like "I took up Java and now I am in US, Java will fill the missing pieces in the puzzle for you to fast track"
Same for Australia - a cousin evaluated my chances and came back and said to take up IELTS and something .. to meet the 'numbers'
When the said individual wanted to move to Singapore and I was trying to tell him that Singapore is not the same as US/AU, he was like "you guys are living in stone age .. "
Welcome to Singapore .. have a great day ..
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