For many foreigners living in Singapore, getting a PR is one of their "ultimate goals".
Recently, however, many people have been asked to participate in the "PR Journey" program, as well as community events and online courses after their PR has been approved.
In response, Singapore's Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Youth) responded that the scheme is still in the pilot phase and is not mandatory.
Singapore launches the "Journey to Permanent Residents" pilot scheme
800 new PRs were selected to participate
Don't panic if you receive a letter that you need to do community activities and answer questions online after your Singapore PR is approved, this is a pilot program that has just been launched in Singapore.
It is reported that the authorities launched the "PR Journey" pilot program on January 25. Some people who have just obtained Singapore PR will be arranged to complete an online course on Singapore's culture and life, as well as participate in community activities. This is so that the new PR can better integrate into the community.
Currently, 800 new PRs between the ages of 16 and 60 are randomly selected to participate in this pilot program.
The "Permanent Resident Journey" is divided into two parts:
1 E-learning course and quiz questions about local life
2 Participate in a total of 4 hours of community activities (optional sports and fitness classes, lifestyle or leisure classes, and sports volunteer activities)
Singapore's Ministry of Youth responded:
Not mandatory
Netizens have different opinions on whether they must participate in these activities.
In response, Singapore's Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth officially responded that the plan is still in the pilot phase and is not mandatory, and the trial period is four months.
However, many netizens said that the outcome letter was clearly written, and if they did not complete the online answering questions and community activities, they could not continue to make an appointment to get the card.
Therefore, this "non-compulsory" is more puzzling......
The program is very similar to the Citizenship Trilogy
Once officially implemented
If you don't complete it, you may not get the "little blue card"
The newly launched PR Journey is very similar to the Singapore Journey (commonly known as the Citizenship Trilogy), which you need to learn after applying to become a Singapore citizen.
Launched in 2011, the Singapore Citizenship Trilogy is a must-have path for every newcomer to become a Singaporean. Its starting point is to help newcomers integrate into life in Singapore and adapt to life in Singapore.
It consists of three parts:
1. Online testing
2. A half-day experiential tour of Singapore's national landmarks and national institutions
3. Community sharing sessions
After these tasks are completed, the newcomers can participate in the official citizenship ceremony.
Applicants applying for citizenship must complete the trilogy within two months of receiving the approval, otherwise the approval may be voided.
Judging from the above information, PR Journey is almost a remake of the Citizen Trilogy, and there is nothing wrong with calling it a PR Trilogy.
Although the plan is still in the pilot stage, once it is officially implemented, it is likely that it will not be able to get a "little blue card" if it is not completed......
summary
What do macaroni people think about this, and have anyone close to you been selected to participate in this project?