In the past I'd have said you needn't worry too much, but nowadays it's very hard to guess on the processing time (and indeed outcome) for PR applications. FWIW I applied for PR (whilst holding a PEP) in late June 2011 and was told to expect the outcome within 4-6 months. As it turned out, I received my approval in early November 2011, i.e. after just over four months. So on that basis, your timescale looks OK, but my case was obviously just a single example, so who knows for sure?singapore eagle wrote:I complacently assumed that the usual Singaporean efficiency would make for a processing time of a few weeks. (I recall that the PEP took about two weeks to come through.)
Respect is due for that comment. If only everyone had applied that reasoning in the past before applying for PR, we wouldn't have had so many cases of people abusing the system in the past and making things much more difficult for those who are genuinely here for the long haul.singapore eagle wrote:We'd better decide if PR is the way forward. Perhaps foolishly, we figure that I should apply for permanent residency only if we intend to reside here permanently.
Mi Amigo wrote:In the past I'd have said you needn't worry too much, but nowadays it's very hard to guess on the processing time (and indeed outcome) for PR applications. FWIW I applied for PR (whilst holding a PEP) in late June 2011 and was told to expect the outcome within 4-6 months. As it turned out, I received my approval in early November 2011, i.e. after just over four months. So on that basis, your timescale looks OK, but mine case was obviously just a single example, so who knows for sure?singapore eagle wrote:I complacently assumed that the usual Singaporean efficiency would make for a processing time of a few weeks. (I recall that the PEP took about two weeks to come through.)
Respect is due for that comment. If only everyone had applied that reasoning in the past before applying for PR, we wouldn't have had so many cases of people abusing the system in the past and spoiling it for those who are genuinely here for the long haul.singapore eagle wrote:We'd better decide if PR is the way forward. Perhaps foolishly, we figure that I should apply for permanent residency only if we intend to reside here permanently.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck.
singapore eagle wrote:First post from a long-time lurker - please be gentle!!
I am wondering if anyone has any insights into the processing time for a PR application. My details as follows:
Nationality: British
Age: 38
Currently on: PEP
Lived in Singapore since: 2009
Married to Singaporean
2 Singaporean children
Own house in Singapore (alebit in wife's name)
Monthly salary: five figures
My PEP expires in March 2014. Do I need to get my act together and get the PR application in now?
Many thanks in advance.
With due respect to OP, he is a PEP holder, has condo. Why would he need to abuse PR? The people you are talking about who abuse PR are a different league. Even now the OP hasn't said anything about wanting to stay for the long term, its only because his PEP is about to expire he wants to apply for PRMi Amigo wrote:In the past I'd have said you needn't worry too much, but nowadays it's very hard to guess on the processing time (and indeed outcome) for PR applications. FWIW I applied for PR (whilst holding a PEP) in late June 2011 and was told to expect the outcome within 4-6 months. As it turned out, I received my approval in early November 2011, i.e. after just over four months. So on that basis, your timescale looks OK, but my case was obviously just a single example, so who knows for sure?singapore eagle wrote:I complacently assumed that the usual Singaporean efficiency would make for a processing time of a few weeks. (I recall that the PEP took about two weeks to come through.)
Respect is due for that comment. If only everyone had applied that reasoning in the past before applying for PR, we wouldn't have had so many cases of people abusing the system in the past and making things much more difficult for those who are genuinely here for the long haul.singapore eagle wrote:We'd better decide if PR is the way forward. Perhaps foolishly, we figure that I should apply for permanent residency only if we intend to reside here permanently.
Whatever you decide to do, good luck.
Rev, please read my comments again. I expressed respect for the OP for his stance. At no point did I suggest that he would be abusing the PR scheme. We all know many cases where PR applicants have taken a very cynical, selfish attitude and 'collected' a Singapore PR despite having no intention of 'permanently' settling here, then maybe bought a resale HDB and promptly buggered off as soon as some other opportunity comes along. This is why I think it's refreshing that the OP is having a serious think about whether they really want to stay 'permanently' in Singapore. I agree that this is a different case to that of the 'typical' PR abusers we have seen over the years.Wd40 wrote:With due respect to OP, he is a PEP holder, has condo. Why would he need to abuse PR? The people you are talking about who abuse PR are a different league. Even now the OP hasn't said anything about wanting to stay for the long term, its only because his PEP is about to expire he wants to apply for PR
singapore eagle wrote:Actually, our oldest has just turned 4 years old, so, with decisions about schooling in mind, this is genuinely a 'where do we want to live permanently' thing.
I got your point, what I am trying to say is the league in which the OP is, anybody in that league will do exactly what he is doing. I mean, if there is nothing there to abuse then the next thing you would think about is whether you want to stay permanently or not.Mi Amigo wrote:Rev, please read my comments again. I expressed respect for the OP for his stance. At no point did I suggest that he would be abusing the PR scheme. We all know many cases where PR applicants have taken a very cynical, selfish attitude and 'collected' a Singapore PR despite having no intention of 'permanently' settling here, then maybe bought a resale HDB and promptly buggered off as soon as some other opportunity comes along. This is why I think it's refreshing that the OP is having a serious think about whether they really want to stay 'permanently' in Singapore. I agree that this is a different case to that of the 'typical' PR abusers we have seen over the years.Wd40 wrote:With due respect to OP, he is a PEP holder, has condo. Why would he need to abuse PR? The people you are talking about who abuse PR are a different league. Even now the OP hasn't said anything about wanting to stay for the long term, its only because his PEP is about to expire he wants to apply for PR
To reiterate - I wish the OP and his family all the best.
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