My company transferred me to Singapore (from the US) last December. They took care of all the immigration stuff, set up the apartment, services, etc.., so I never thought much about my application or my status here.
I have a blue green card that says "Employment Pass" at the top and it looks to be good for two years.
Does this make me a "permanent resident"?
If not, can I sponsor my Indonesian girlfriend to live here (not work just stay with me) with my current status?
Thanks.
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Actually, it starts just across the harbour in Batam!ecureilx wrote:unless of course he marries herSergei82 wrote:Not a permanent resident, and can't sponsor even if you become a permanent resident in the future.![]()
BTW, Indonesia is - or rather starts just across the sea - South China Sea .. so he isn't far from Indonesia anyway

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No you can't unless your marry her.seespot wrote: Does this make me a "permanent resident"?
If not, can I sponsor my Indonesian girlfriend to live here (not work just stay with me) with my current status?
Thanks.
You're not a permanent resident. But, the US Embassy will treat you (and her if she gets here) as a resident of Singapore once you've been here for six months. That implication is important if you want to get a visa for her to ever go to the US.
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