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Update to PR application
Hi
I applied for PR in April 2013. With below details. Now, I have got a salary jump of 20% after PR application (I remain in same company.) though not very hopeful after reading in this forum about Indian race applications.
I have 2 questions and request suggestions
- is it very beneficial that I update ICA about it or it will mean that my application time will be counted from the new update
- how do I update ICA about this
Indian applicant,
EP1 pass
Age 30
MBA from IIM, B-Tech from IIT, CFA
Working in bank
In singapore since Apr 2011
Wife
EP1 pass
Working in bank
In singapore since Mar 2012
India, Chartered Accountant
Daughter is 2 year old and in singapore since Mar 2012
Thanks and appreciate your suggestions
I applied for PR in April 2013. With below details. Now, I have got a salary jump of 20% after PR application (I remain in same company.) though not very hopeful after reading in this forum about Indian race applications.
I have 2 questions and request suggestions
- is it very beneficial that I update ICA about it or it will mean that my application time will be counted from the new update
- how do I update ICA about this
Indian applicant,
EP1 pass
Age 30
MBA from IIM, B-Tech from IIT, CFA
Working in bank
In singapore since Apr 2011
Wife
EP1 pass
Working in bank
In singapore since Mar 2012
India, Chartered Accountant
Daughter is 2 year old and in singapore since Mar 2012
Thanks and appreciate your suggestions
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Basic salary is not a material change. It CAN be. A decrease of salary would need to be updated. An increase that would qualify you for a new employment pass would be. If you are on a P1 @ 8K and bumped to 9.6K (20%) I wouldn't bother as it's not really material. But if you basic is 10K and bumped 20% to 12k, then you are qualified for a PEP. That is a material change, or if you are already in PEP territory and you are bumped into offshore PEP application territory (18+K) it's a benchmark and would warrant notification. Also, births/deaths, marriages/divorces, Additional degree(s) (if relevant to your work).
Everybody generally gets a COLA yearly, so just saying a increment (whether 20% or 5%, if it doesn't change anything material) is not really required. However, if it makes you feel better, by all means, notify them.
Everybody generally gets a COLA yearly, so just saying a increment (whether 20% or 5%, if it doesn't change anything material) is not really required. However, if it makes you feel better, by all means, notify them.

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Thanks. Yes it moves from P1 to PEP area. So what is the best way to notify? Does this require the employer to fill the annex form again?sundaymorningstaple wrote:Basic salary is not a material change. It CAN be. A decrease of salary would need to be updated. An increase that would qualify you for a new employment pass would be. If you are on a P1 @ 8K and bumped to 9.6K (20%) I wouldn't bother as it's not really material. But if you basic is 10K and bumped 20% to 12k, then you are qualified for a PEP. That is a material change, or if you are already in PEP territory and you are bumped into offshore PEP application territory (18+K) it's a benchmark and would warrant notification. Also, births/deaths, marriages/divorces, Additional degree(s) (if relevant to your work).
Everybody generally gets a COLA yearly, so just saying a increment (whether 20% or 5%, if it doesn't change anything material) is not really required. However, if it makes you feel better, by all means, notify them.
I'd suggest you either email or call them to ask about this. I used this email address to contact the ICA during my PR application process:thisisashish wrote:So what is the best way to notify? Does this require the employer to fill the annex form again?
ICA_PR@ica.gov.sg
And here's the phone number from their Contact Us page:
6391 6100
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thisisashish wrote:Thanks. Yes it moves from P1 to PEP area. So what is the best way to notify? Does this require the employer to fill the annex form again?sundaymorningstaple wrote:Basic salary is not a material change. It CAN be. A decrease of salary would need to be updated. An increase that would qualify you for a new employment pass would be. If you are on a P1 @ 8K and bumped to 9.6K (20%) I wouldn't bother as it's not really material. But if you basic is 10K and bumped 20% to 12k, then you are qualified for a PEP. That is a material change, or if you are already in PEP territory and you are bumped into offshore PEP application territory (18+K) it's a benchmark and would warrant notification. Also, births/deaths, marriages/divorces, Additional degree(s) (if relevant to your work).
Everybody generally gets a COLA yearly, so just saying a increment (whether 20% or 5%, if it doesn't change anything material) is not really required. However, if it makes you feel better, by all means, notify them.
No need. Just visit ICA with original and photocopies of the documents you wish to update. You can walk-in anytime within office hours. No need appointment. Inform the counter staff you are their to update records in your PR application, they will give you forms and Queue no. to see officer. Dont forget to bring your acknowledgment page (with PR application reference no.) which they gave while submitting your PR application..
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Absolutely no point in reapplying. The Gahmen would have most likely looked at your application and decided there's no additional benefit to Singapore in granting you PR. The Gahmen will know exactly the reason for you applying for PR and it's something they are beginning to put a stop to.thisisashish wrote:My application got rejected in less than 4 months after application.
Got the rejection before I could submit documents for the increased salary.
Kindly advise if it makes sense to reapply? When and what changes could strengthen my case.
Thanks.
Wait until you get the official letter through and I'm guessing it won't say a timeline for reapplying and you can remain in Singapore on your EPs
Sorry to hear man. I guess only plastic surgery can strengthen your case, or rather our casethisisashish wrote:My application got rejected in less than 4 months after application.
Got the rejection before I could submit documents for the increased salary.
Kindly advise if it makes sense to reapply? When and what changes could strengthen my case.
Thanks.

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I think changing passport would be a better solution.Wd40 wrote:Sorry to hear man. I guess only plastic surgery can strengthen your case, or rather our casethisisashish wrote:My application got rejected in less than 4 months after application.
Got the rejection before I could submit documents for the increased salary.
Kindly advise if it makes sense to reapply? When and what changes could strengthen my case.
Thanks.
The high salary might have been a plus, but I guess you applied too early.
From your first post, it seems that you have been here for 2 years now and could not have submitted the 3 tax assessments required. The application might have been approved in earlier years (c. 2008), but it's been rejected now, maybe a result of the current political climate and your nationality.
Wait for the rejection letter in the mail and see if it indicates whether they invite you to apply again after some months/years.
From your first post, it seems that you have been here for 2 years now and could not have submitted the 3 tax assessments required. The application might have been approved in earlier years (c. 2008), but it's been rejected now, maybe a result of the current political climate and your nationality.
Wait for the rejection letter in the mail and see if it indicates whether they invite you to apply again after some months/years.
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I guess a change in facial features to that of chinese and a passport change to m'asian passport

the lynx wrote:I think changing passport would be a better solution.Wd40 wrote:Sorry to hear man. I guess only plastic surgery can strengthen your case, or rather our casethisisashish wrote:My application got rejected in less than 4 months after application.
Got the rejection before I could submit documents for the increased salary.
Kindly advise if it makes sense to reapply? When and what changes could strengthen my case.
Thanks.
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Thanks for the email, Mi Amigo. In my case, since I reapplied for in Feb(its still pending) my job has changed but salary not changed, my passport has been renewed and Passport number has changed and my mailing address also changed.Mi Amigo wrote:I'd suggest you either email or call them to ask about this. I used this email address to contact the ICA during my PR application process:thisisashish wrote:So what is the best way to notify? Does this require the employer to fill the annex form again?
ICA_PR@ica.gov.sg
And here's the phone number from their Contact Us page:
6391 6100
Just emailed the updated details!
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