In-law LTVP for PEP under new (Sept 1st) rules

zzm9980 · Post by **zzm9980** » Tue, 16 Oct 2012 8:11 pm

Hi,

Of course now the wife wants to get an LTVP for her mother after telling me no half a dozen times. I assumed it was no-go, but this one paragraph is a bit ambiguous...

Dependant privileges

The dependant privileges for work pass holders have been revised from 1 September 2012.

PEP holders will continue to enjoy the dependants' privileges of their original passes or current eligibility at the point of PEP application, whichever is higher. Those who switch to higher-paying jobs may apply for the corresponding dependants' privileges.

So does that mean that since I was a P1 in February, I enjoy the current P1 privileges, or the P1 privileges as of February (meaning I can apply for LTVP for in-law)?

Post by **sundaymorningstaple** » Tue, 16 Oct 2012 8:36 pm

Sure reads like it to me. Apply. What's the worst that can happen?

I don't see a problem unless they've changed sumtin' without updating the website (that wouldn't surprise me at all).

Post by **nakatago** » Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:55 pm

sundaymorningstaple wrote:Sure reads like it to me. Apply. What's the worst that can happen?

The mother in law gets the LTVP?

BA-DUMP-BUMP

vestapo · Post by **vestapo** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:06 am

Indians have the weak point that they always have to live with parents and even grandparents, althought it is a good thing and respectable attitude to show gratitude to those who brought them up, they have a lot of problems when migrating oversea. No country wants elderly peole to move to their land because these people are unable to contribute as much as younger ones but carry a lot of burden to the society. This is a serious problems with Idians and host countries should understand that when they accept someone to their society they also need to meet his expectation and needs

JR8 · Post by **JR8** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 1:04 am

vestapo wrote: This is a serious problems with Idians and host countries should understand that when they accept someone to their society they also need to meet his expectation and needs

Oh really? Would you advocate the same for countries like Saudi Arabia?

p.s. Z, bad idea man! 2:1 leaves you outnumbered.

the lynx · Post by **the lynx** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 8:43 am

Well vestapo, OP is not from India so you don't have to worry about that.

zzm, not sure about your wife's mom's nationality though but why not?

zzm9980 · Post by **zzm9980** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 8:44 am

nakatago wrote:
sundaymorningstaple wrote:Sure reads like it to me. Apply. What's the worst that can happen?
The mother in law gets the LTVP?

BA-DUMP-BUMP

It is definitely a mixed blessing...

zzm9980 · Post by **zzm9980** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 8:46 am

the lynx wrote:Well vestapo, OP is not from India so you don't have to worry about that.

zzm, not sure about your wife's mom's nationality though but why not?

In-fact, the mother-in-law had never even seen an Indian in person her whole life until she visited Singapore last time

She's Vietnamese.

JR8 wrote: p.s. Z, bad idea man! 2:1 leaves you outnumbered.

It is that or a DH, and the wife is very opposed to a DH. Plus, this would be cheaper (monetarily at least).

Anyway, I sent an email inquiry to MOM via their page. I mostly wanted the wise people here to also read it over and make sure I wasn't reading into it too optimistically. Sounds like it is ambiguous enough I have a shot.

the lynx · Post by **the lynx** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 8:50 am

zzm9980 wrote:
the lynx wrote:Well vestapo, OP is not from India so you don't have to worry about that.

zzm, not sure about your wife's mom's nationality though but why not?
In-fact, the mother-in-law had never even seen an Indian in person her whole life until she visited Singapore last time She's Vietnamese.

Duh I know

Not sure of the chances though.

zzm9980 · Post by **zzm9980** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:58 am

Well MOM just called to make sure I understand that if I apply it will be under the new rules. That's that, and how nice to call

offshoreoildude · Post by **offshoreoildude** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:02 am

zzm9980 wrote:Well MOM just called to make sure I understand that if I apply it will be under the new rules. That's that, and how nice to call

They obviously know your post here and needed some PR loving!

zzm9980 · Post by **zzm9980** » Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:17 am

offshoreoildude wrote:
zzm9980 wrote:Well MOM just called to make sure I understand that if I apply it will be under the new rules. That's that, and how nice to call
They obviously know your post here and needed some PR loving!

Hey, nothing but love for MOM here. Especially if they've now tied my FIN to this used ID because of the inquiry

MrBear · Post by **MrBear** » Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:48 am

zzm9980 wrote:Well MOM just called to make sure I understand that if I apply it will be under the new rules. That's that, and how nice to call

I went over the same details a few weeks back, when i called i was told can, when they called me to reply to my mail i was told cannot

lucky i only want mine over for 2 months so will do a short run to somewhere or send her home for a day or two.

zzm9980 · Post by **zzm9980** » Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:20 pm

I need three months, but it has to be a very exact three months, so a bit over is desirable. This will present logistical challenges but I'll figure something out.

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