SINGAPORE PR
1. What is your success rate of getting a Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)?
Our success rate based on previous years have been maintaining at around 99%. The reason for our high rates is that we focus on error-free documentation and select suitable clients with highest level of credentials to work with. We work closely with government authorities such as MOM and ICA, to ensure that we follow all their rules and regulations, and abiding to their accepted standards in all our client’s application form.
2. What is Singapore Permanent Resident?
Once given a Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) status issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore, he/she and their family have the right to live, work and integrate into the fabric of Singaporean society just like ordinary citizens. You will be treated as a part of the local community and enjoy the freedom of moving in and out of the country without the need for additional visas and passes. Your school-going children will also have priority access to Singapore’s esteemed public education system as compared to foreigners. Your employer will be required to make monthly contributions to a compulsory social security account and you will no longer have to acquire a new working visa every time you transfer between jobs. For more information, kindly arrange a meeting with one of our friendly consultants to find out more.
3. Why it is harder and harder to get PR?
Since 2009, the government has tightened its immigration policies to ensure adequate expertise is being maintained across all industries. This also ensures that salaries and distribution of skills across sectors remain competitive. While nobody can guarantee a 100% success rates in PR application, but one can be assured that every application is being considered on its own merits. Those who have shown outstanding commitment, hard work, and social contributions especially in Singapore, should not feel discouraged. Our team have a proven track record of high approval rate for our clients. You may arrange a meeting with one of our friendly consultants to find out more.
4. Top benefits of being a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR)?
The range of benefits that a Singapore PR can enjoy includes affordable housing due to the lower stamp duty, a PR would be able to buy a HDB flat after three years, supposing the income does not exceed a certain amount. A PR can leave and enter the country without visa restrictions and also a better standing to public schooling options for the children. Another great benefit is job stability. You will have access to more employment opportunities within the country without the hassle of requiring any work passes. Employers generally prefer hiring a local (PR or Citizen) as it saves them the trouble of getting work passes. In addition, having more locals in the team means having a higher quota for hiring foreigners. You also get access to subsidised medical services and ease of acquiring loans through local banks. Lastly, there are financial benefits in the form of the Central Provident Fund (CPF). CPF acts like a retirement plan so that you can feel secure as you get older. You can use the CPF to pay for medical expenses, housing, and even investments. The companies that you become affiliated with are required to contribute to your CPF based on a percentage of your salary. You may arrange a meeting with one of our friendly consultants to share with you more.
5. Why did I get rejected?
ICA does not provide the reason for rejecting the application. However, there are many factors for rejections that we can work on to build up a strong profile based on the economic and social factors that can be determined by our expertise. Many of our clients found it beneficial and eventually gotten their PR approval through us. Most importantly, our Singapore government reviews the number of existing PRs over the total population in the country and calculates the assigned quota each year. This quota is confidential and is adjusted periodically. Therefore, it is important that you get your profile ready for their assessment of your PR when you submitted your application. You may arrange a meeting with one of our consultants to assess your eligibility and success rate.
6. Can I appeal if my application gets rejected?
Yes, you can put in an appeal. As such, it’s advisable to meet up with one of our consultants to assess your profile and advise you on the appeal process. If we see that you are eligible and capable of furnishing additional reasons/achievements or have strong grounds for ICA’s re-consideration, then we shall assist you to file an appeal within six months from the date of rejection. Our team have done up many successful cases for our client and had their PR approved through an appeal.
7. What are the criteria to meet before applying for Singapore Permanent Residence (PR)?
To be eligible for Singapore PR consideration, one must fall into one of the following categories:
• Spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years old) of a Singapore Citizen (SC) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)
• Aged Parents of a Singapore Citizen
• Employment Pass/ S Pass / Personalized Employment Pass / Entre-pass holders
• Investors
• Spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years old) of a Singapore Citizen (SC) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)
• Aged Parents of a Singapore Citizen
• Employment Pass/ S Pass / Personalized Employment Pass / Entre-pass holders
• Investors
8. How long should I wait before I can apply for PR?
There isn’t any specific employment period which foreigners have to wait before applying for PR. In general, employment Pass or S pass are eligible to submit their applications for PR under Scheme for Professional/ Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) for ICA’s consideration. In the past years, we have many successful clients that have gotten their PR approved with less than a year of duration in Singapore.
8. How long should I wait before I can apply for PR?
There isn’t any specific employment period which foreigners have to wait before applying for PR. In general, employment Pass or S pass are eligible to submit their applications for PR under Scheme for Professional/ Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) for ICA’s consideration. In the past years, we have many successful clients that have gotten their PR approved with less than a year of duration in Singapore.
9. How long will my PR application take?
Upon submission of documents, the PR application results may take an average of 4 – 6 months. In some cases, it might even take up between 1 – 2 years. You will be informed of the outcome by post once it is finalised. You may use ICA’s iEnquiry service at https://ienquiry.ica.gov.sg if you wish to enquire about the application status. Alternatively, since time is the essence and wastage of time for rejected applications would be highly inconvenient, interested applicants should work with our experience consultant to understand how we can put your best case forward. We guarantee documentation integrity and ensure our client's interest remains our priority.
10. I am above 50 years old. Am I still eligible to apply for Singapore PR?
You may submit an application for ICA’s consideration. Each application will be considered based on its own merits. At Singapore Immigration Partners, we do have successful cases of our client gotten PR approved at the age of 55.
11. I have studied in Singapore before. Will this give me an advantage when applying for PR ?
It all depends on where you studied. If you went to a local school (NUS, SMU, NTU, TP, NP, NYP, RP, SP, etc.), you will have an edge over other applicants, as the ICA officials will take into consideration that you were able to successfully integrate with the local community.
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