Many people who come to Singapore to work or study will apply for permanent residence. But Brother Yan recently saw that many friends around him have hit a wall.
In the "Immigration PR" group of Singapore Eye, there are group members who ask for help, they are citizens, but they apply for PR for their daughter but are rejected, and their appeal to ICA is also rejected.
On other social platforms, there are also many netizens who have been rejected for PR.
Friends with the same background, age and occupation have already gotten PR, but they have been rejected twice for their own applications.
Source: Xiaohongshu @ Xiaosweet Potato 65C4CBC2
I applied for PR with an SP pass, but I waited for a year and was still rejected.
Source: Xiaohongshu @Ruoxin
Even Malaysians were denied applications in seconds.
Source: Little Sweet Potato 640F45CC
After working in Singapore for 5 years, I was full of confidence, but after waiting for a year, I was rejected.
Source: Xiaohongshu @ Love Cake Girl
There are many cases of holding an EP pass and working in Singapore for 4 or 5 years and being rejected.
Source: Princess Wendy in Xiaohongshu @ Fairy Tale World
Source: Xiaohongshu @ Qian Bao Gugu
I applied in July last year, but there is no news yet.
Source: Xiaohongshu @Paribus
Their conditions are not bad, they have been working in Singapore for at least 4 years, and there were rumors on the Internet that Malaysians are easier to apply for PR, but this may not be true.
The reason for the rejection
If the PR application is rejected, don't be discouraged and you can apply for a second time. Here are a few things to keep in mind when applying again:
1. Understand the reason for the first rejection
2. Improve the application requirements
3. Resubmit the application
However, it should be noted that if the conditions do not improve significantly in a short period of time, it is recommended to resubmit the application after 6 months.
Everyone is more concerned about the reasons for rejection, and Singapore Eye has searched online to sort out the reasons for the rejection of the PR application:
Reasons for rejection and precautions
- Whether the information is filled in correctly
- Whether the application documents are genuine (especially proof of academic qualifications, proof of employment and proof of salary)
- Have a criminal record (as long as you can find a criminal record online)
- Short period of residence in Singapore
- Single people who have been married for a short time (Generally speaking, it will be more difficult for single people to get PR, unless the applicant is engaged in an occupation that is in short supply in Singapore and has good economic conditions.) In addition, if a family of three or more family members apply together, the chances of approval will be greater. ）
Friends in the "Immigration PR" group also shared their experiences.
Applying for PR is a "mystery" operation
As of June 2023, Singapore has a total population of 5,917,600 people, with 538,000 permanent residents, accounting for 9%.
The approval of Singapore's citizens and PR has always been a mystery, and everyone doesn't know what the criteria for Singapore's "selection" are?
There is a reason why the selection criteria for new immigrants are not disclosed.
First of all, if the "selection" conditions are listed in detail, some applicants who are not qualified will be asked to provide untrue materials and information in order to increase their chances of successful application.
In addition, most of Singapore's new immigrants come from neighboring countries, so in order to avoid distorted or misused immigration data and provoke sensitive topics between countries, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore will not disclose the country of origin of new immigrants and the specific number of applicants. At the same time, this also avoids being misinterpreted by people with intentions as "Singapore does not welcome a certain ethnic group".
But there are some conditions that can add points to the PR application.
1. Pay attention to the actual length of stay
To apply for Singapore citizenship, one must first become a Singapore PR. It takes at least two years to get Singapore PR status, and the success rate of applying for citizenship will be greater, and finally stay in Singapore.
(Five conditions that must be met to apply for Singapore citizenship, Source: ICA)
2. Kinship in Singapore
Currently, under the Family Ties Scheme, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) will only approve an applicant's application for Singapore citizenship after determining whether the marriage between the applicant and her/his Singaporean spouse is stable.
III: Male military service
According to the Singapore Enlistment Act, all male citizens and permanent residents of Singapore nationality must register for military service at the age of 16 and a half and must serve for two years at the age of 18.
Interpretation 4: Economic contribution
A good Singapore tax record, financial assets and investments held in Singapore can also be a plus.
How to apply for Singapore PR online
With effect from 18 December 2017, all PR applications in Singapore have been changed to online applications. With the launch of this e-service, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore will no longer accept paper forms for PR applications. This will include all applications submitted from overseas embassies and consulates.
All applications for permanent residents can only be submitted online through the e-PR system.
Applicants are required to use Singpass to access the e-PR system and enter the required information into the electronic application form. All supporting documents can be scanned and submitted electronically.
The Singapore PR application fee is S$100, and the applicant will pay another S$20 for the Entry Permit after the application is approved. Therefore, the total fee payable by each successful PR applicant is S$120.
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