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.
It is very easy for me or anyone to compare India with Singapore and everyone knows the clear winner. The things definitely get more complicated and the comparison may not be equally easy when you were to compare US with SG. This is the comparison I have been making and evaluating.
I never said that I must have PR in 6 months (I respect the law of the land and am not trying to play with it). I was only trying to get opinions about the probability so that I can make a informed decision.
I strongly believe that if we did our due diligence before we take a decision, there will be a far less number of people coming to forums and screaming foul.
What would be better, people with realistic expectations or people hoping for the stars and then blaming the system for their unfair expectations?