Eligibility for PR

[chin_chon]

Came to singapore on Employment pass 1 year back. My spouse got Employment pass too 9 months back. I had cancelled Employment pass 4 months back to go to different country on some other assignment. And then re-applied for Employment pass successfully and entered Singapore. I had a Full time Masters degree in Technology field from USA University. We would like to know if we can apply for PR. But, both of our companies are unwilling to sponsor or provide approvals for our PR application. Please let us know the suggestions.

-Chi

[sundaymorningstaple]

I reckon you haven't bothered to do too much research on this forum as this has been discussed umpteen times (in the past 5 months alone). Unless you have been here two years and/or 3 tax assessments (consecutive employment/tax assessments) you are unlikely to gain approval, masters, PhD or otherwise. Having said that, there is nothing to stop you from trying but don't take it to heart when it gets rejected, as it most probably will.

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[chin_chon]

Hi , thanks for the reply. But can we proceed ahead for pr process after 2 years and without employers approvals.

[sundaymorningstaple]

Yes, but as I pointed out, it's likely to be an exercise in futility until you have been here at least 2 consecutive years or three tax assessments. You cannot blame the employers for the shitty way employees do after getting PR. Most leave within one month of getting PR. Therefore why should the employer cut their own throat? Sadly, ICA also knew this and removed the mandatory requirement for the Annex A, but be advised, you application will carry much more weight if the employer signs it.

[chin_chon]

Thanks staple