Phone survey on Chronic Disease

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:24:17 GMT

We are looking for people who have chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney disease to participate 15-20 minutes phone survey at a time of your convenience.

To participate, please fill up this short form, and we will contact you if you are eligible:

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:51:14 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing to apply for Singapore PR... Here's your problem, in my view. As an EP, you .....

Re: PR Approval Chance 2023

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:34:24 GMT

~~[quote=peacemaker post_id=892604 time=1713400215 .....~~

Re: PR Application Criteria

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:30:03 GMT
sorry if we sound so....dour..

but it may behoove you to read through the multiple threads here on the chances of succes for PR applications....

and you will realize your questions are probably quite irrelevant in the big scheme of things.

Re: PR Approval Chance 2023

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:16:18 GMT

~~Submit button disappeared on 9th April, exactly 17 months after the application date. Received .....~~

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 03:08:36 GMT
~~[quote=BharaniK post_id=892590 time=1713342845 .....~~

Re: Pr Application chances for who living in jb

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:59:40 GMT
Secondly we can sacrifice but real reason is not want to save on rent. My husband is Greek and he stay with me in Malaysia with spouse pass. If .....

Re: PR Application Criteria

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:55:57 GMT
Your mind is set, just go ahead and apply. You won't hit the lottery if you don't buy the ticket.

Seems like it took 7 months of being .....

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 02:50:36 GMT
Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing to apply for Singapore PR ~~would love to .....~~

Re: PR Approval Chance 2023

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:30:15 GMT
~~[quote=peacemaker post_id=889140 time=1700026066 .....~~

Re: Pr Application chances for who living in jb

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:50:26 GMT
Your PR application will have a section for address. Which, if you don't fill in, you cannot submit.

Re: PR Application Criteria

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:48:46 GMT
Your mind is set, just go ahead and apply. You won't hit the lottery if you don't buy the ticket.

Seems like it took 7 months of being outside SGP to realise how valuable SGP was to you.

If you're looking for reassurance, you probably will not get it here.

If I .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 04:19:45 GMT
You’ve got some time, but you’ll be surprised how quickly college age comes.

My kids might both be starting college this fall. My wife is thinking of having my son take a high school exemption exam and skip the last two years - go straight into junior college (community college) .....

Re: Pr Application chances for who living in jb

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:15:45 GMT
Actually I’m surprised you could submit the application in the first place, since ICA stated that it is mandatory to have a local .....

Re: Lose driver's license

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:12:11 GMT
First things first, report the loss to the relevant authorities and your bank. Then, consider applying for a replacement license as soon as .....

Re: Sinha

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:22:42 GMT
Your chance is 5-20%. If you are Chinese, multiply by 5.

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:02:03 GMT
Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing to apply for Singapore PR (after multiple failed attempts) would love to leverage the valuable .....

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:52:38 GMT
Thank you so much for your efforts and step by step answer. I will go through this in detail and try it. Hello .....

Re: Question: Transparency of Activity(ies) on Appointment of Local (Nominee) Director

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:47:06 GMT
~~[quote=Commoner post_id=892557 time=1713168146 .....~~

Re: Lose driver's license

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:42:00 GMT
First things first, report the loss to the relevant authorities and your bank. Then, consider applying for a replacement license as soon as possible. As for advice, reach out to the licensing agency for guidance on the conversion process given your situation. And, uh, if you need any help with .....

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:34:05 GMT
Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing to apply for Singapore PR (after multiple failed attempts) would love to leverage the valuable knowledge within this community.

I've been working in Singapore (in IT secotr) since April 2012, but I briefly relocated for a job opportunity .....

PR Application Criteria

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:21:35 GMT
Hi everyone,

I'm currently preparing to apply for Singapore PR and would love to leverage the valuable knowledge within this community.

I've been fortunate to work in Singapore since April 2012, but I briefly relocated for a job opportunity in the UAE last year (February .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:52:42 GMT
Thanks for keeping my thread alive :)

I did a lot of research about several countries. In the end, I decided that to take the approach of go with the flow of money. Since there is no right or wrong country. You can be in the best country and still be in the bad situation over .....

Re: Survey on Netflix and Spotify Premium Subscriptions

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:39:48 GMT
Is it free?

Re: Pr Application chances for who living in jb

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:07:18 GMT
Actually I’m surprised you could submit the application in the first place, since ICA stated that it is mandatory to have a local address to apply for PR.

Husband not in sg is not a problem. My colleague had been renting a room in sg (local address solved) and going back to husband .....

Re: Sinha

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:33:31 GMT
Not enough data.

Re: Pr Application chances for who living in jb

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:29:53 GMT
~~The answer is in the title of the acronym PR. It stands for PERMANENT RESIDENCE. If you are NOT resident in Singapore then no PR.~~

Sinha

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:25:03 GMT
Checking similar PR background success stories

Malaysian male
23 years old
EP
Applied for pr after working for 6 months

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Pr Application chances for who living in jb

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:30:54 GMT
Hi all, about 4 months ago I applied for pr. My application currently pending. I add my husband to my application. Since my salary range not enough to bring my husband to sg so that’s why we staying in jb in fist place:) But now we have some savings for the new start in sg. During my .....

Re: Outstanding payments

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:03:57 GMT
Hi, I left SG last year after 10 years so I’m no longer resident, however, the dentist I used are now saying I owe them over $900 due to a .....

Re: Question: Transparency of Activity(ies) on Appointment of Local (Nominee) Director

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:24:11 GMT
Hello All,

My first post here so pardon for any discrepancy/breach/err regarding my .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:27:01 GMT
There is a difference in the type of jobs available (and the depth of the labour markets). In the semi-mature corporate world, I would say what you are looking at matters. However, Silcon Valley (Wall Street as well) is quite different from that. If I worked at Google for one to two decades .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:15:06 GMT
I would say big cities between the coasts in the U.S. can be quite compelling. Even before I left for Singapore 28 years ago, Dallas and Houston had the highest ratio of salary versus cost of living, with Atlanta the next runner up. Surprisingly, that has remained consistent over the decades. My .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:01:51 GMT
This makes me wonder, where is the best place for my kids to earn good money without high tax or high cost of living… especially when they are .....

Re: Bondi Junction stabbing

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:46:23 GMT
It is sad to hear the incident, can imagine the nightmare the mall shoppers are going through. My prayers go to the innocent victims 🙏

There are many unsound minds roaming the streets all over the world even in a safe country. Life is just .....

Question: Transparency of Activity(ies) on Appointment of Local (Nominee) Director

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:02:26 GMT
Hello All,

My first post here so pardon for any discrepancy/breach/err regarding my query.

~~I used to run a pte ltd business (back in 2017) which has been strucked off. My ex-partner from previous digital marketing venture, whom is a .....~~

Re: Europe retirement visas

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 08:01:16 GMT
This makes me wonder, where is the best place for my kids to earn good money without high tax or high cost of living… especially when they are first starting out? Taxes are usually not as big of a factor for fresh grads earning starting salaries.

A fresh grad in the U.S. at my .....

Bondi Junction stabbing

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 01:36:59 GMT
How horrific and I thought Sydney was safe..
My friend said she's still trying to get over the fact she was there a few days back before the incident... :-|

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:29:55 GMT
Hi Experts,

I am following this forum for a while, being an Indian after reading SFs bold responses, i already lost my hope. After 4 .....

Re: Completing PR formalities - original documents missing

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:20:31 GMT
Hello Team
Need Help on my below ask:
1. PR Approved on 8th.
2. For PR Application, i had submitted my birth certificate issued by .....

Re: Completing PR formalities - original documents missing

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:27:38 GMT
As digital BCs increase, it will be interesting to see what countries (everywhere) ask for in relation to these documents. Seems like a pain if you need to get them apostilled (or whatnot). Not sure if there are any other security features in these documents?

If verification is .....

Attention! Certified native English speaking teachers!

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 01:24:32 GMT

~~Lorna Whiston Schools has been providing high quality education to students in Singapore since 1980. We hire the most passionate, nurturing and dedicated teachers we can find to help .....~~

Re: EP Rejection

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:19:21 GMT
His S pass would have been canceled in 2020 in all probability if he left at the start of the pandemic. Therefore, and maybe one of our Indian readers or SF can confirm, is a visa is required for Indian Nationals to visit Singapore? if so, it sounds like he came without a visa. If an invitation .....

Re: Completing PR formalities - original documents missing

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:48:31 GMT
I responded to your DM but will repeat it here for others.
As you were given a digitally signed copy, I'm assuming you received it via email. What I would suggest is you take it to a notary (the email AND a printed out copy) to have the printed copy notarized as a true .....

Re: Local for medical and hospitalisation insurance

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:35:31 GMT
Make an appointment with the nearest CPF office or better yet, go to the CPF office in Bishan and make an appointment (but if you want it that day, be prepared to sit around for a couple of hours. They should be able to give you the full skinny same day.

Re: PR Application for Msian

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:26:45 GMT
~~Can you please get rid of the chip on your shoulder? :roll: [-X [-(~~

Re: Checking Chance of Citizenship

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:16:32 GMT
There is a parrot in the building?

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:03:27 GMT
NYY1, it's an armchair guessing game, just like predicting the outcome of the next game for your favorite sports team. You've got the stats and .....

Re: EP Rejection

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:05:20 GMT
Thank you for your information.
Already he worked with S Pass.
We doubt if he is on any MOM/ICA blacklist as he traveled on a tourist visa and blocked him on airport.
Become he didn't bring invitation to attend his friend's function.

Re: EP Rejection

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:08:10 GMT
As the requirements for an S pass have gotten more stringent in the past couple of years he might not be qualified for the S pass due to educational and/or minimum remuneration requirements. Might not have anything to do with a ban unless he receive actual notification of a ban from the .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:23:41 GMT
NYY1, it's an armchair guessing game, just like predicting the outcome of the next game for your favorite sports team. You've got the stats and the latest starters. But you don't know the details inside the clubhouse. It's fun but it's not helpful, and it won't help you with your bet without .....

Re: PR Formalities completion - Translation Document

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:21:40 GMT
Hello Team
Need Help on my below ask:
1. PR Approved on 8th.
2. For PR Application, i had submitted my birth certificate issued by .....

Re: Applying for SC independently

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:15:59 GMT
Thanks @NYY1 and @hopeislife for taking the time to respond! I applied towards the end of Feb. Recently received an internship offer in SG .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:10:42 GMT
Hello Everyone,
Silent lurker and finally want to contribute a bit from my end:
1. Application Mid March 2023
2. 1st Inquiry from .....

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 02:00:40 GMT
Hi Experts,

I am following this forum for a while, being an Indian after reading SFs bold responses, i already lost my hope. After 4 .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:41:07 GMT
Hi .....

Outstanding payments

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:37:55 GMT
Hi, I left SG last year after 10 years so I’m no longer resident, however, the dentist I used are now saying I owe them over $900 due to a shortfall in my insurance company not paying the full amount. I find it bizarre that the treatment was back in 2022 but they are only now saying I owe them .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:26:04 GMT
What's the update on this? Would be interesting to know..

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:24:05 GMT
Hi

Thanks for the info, possible to share length of stay, education, field of work and age. Will be helpful for forum members .....

Re: Lend Lease REITS

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:15:56 GMT

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:29:17 GMT
Hello Everyone,
Silent lurker and finally want to contribute a bit from my end:
1. Application Mid March 2023
2. 1st Inquiry from .....

Anyone going to Korea for plastic surgery?

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:11:55 GMT
Hey! I'm planning to visit Korea this summer for des and rhino :D

If there's anyone who's also considering Korea, I would like to connect with you guys!
I'm kinda lost where to gain some legit info related to Korean plastic surgery... Any recommendation for good .....

Re: Korea Double Eyelid Surgery

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:57:51 GMT
I am also considering getting des in Korea this summer! Did you already get your surgery? If you have kkt can we maybe talk through it?? :-"

Re: Applying for SC independently

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:51:14 GMT
Thanks ~~for taking the time to respond! I applied towards the end of Feb. Recently received an internship offer in SG and will be returning for the summer. Am I supposed to .....~~

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:27:51 GMT
Hello Everyone,
Silent lurker and finally want to contribute a bit from my end:
1. Application Mid March 2023
2. 1st Inquiry from ICA Mid January 2024
3. Proceed to button upload button disappearance somewhere in last week of March
4. Approval - 2 weeks from .....

Re: PR Formalities completion - Translation Document

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:22:05 GMT
Hello Team
Need Help on my below ask:
1. PR Approved on 8th.
2. For PR Application, i had submitted my birth certificate issued by local authority in India. It was digitally generated and digitally signed Birth Certificate. They no longer provide hard copy with wet Sign/Stamp on .....

Re: Completing PR formalities - original documents missing

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:21:13 GMT
Hello Team
Need Help on my below ask:
1. PR Approved on 8th.
2. For PR Application, i had submitted my birth certificate issued by local authority in India. It was digitally generated and digitally signed Birth Certificate. They no longer provide hard copy with wet Sign/Stamp on .....

Re: PR Formalities completion - Translation Document

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:20:09 GMT
Hello Team
Need Help on my below ask:
1. PR Approved on 8th.
2. For PR Application, i had submitted my birth certificate issued by local authority in India. It was digitally generated and digitally signed Birth Certificate. They no longer provide hard copy with wet Sign/Stamp on .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:57:17 GMT
If this website is to be believed, the average price per square foot for properties in Dublin is €482 (S$700).

Re: Local for medical and hospitalisation insurance

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:59:01 GMT
All SC/PR are covered by Medishield Life. Hi,

this includes PR children? I'm wondering because my family was .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:16:23 GMT
If this website is to be believed, the average price per square foot for properties in Dublin is €482 (S$700).

Ireland seems to be a country of choice for its usage of English. If I'm not wrong, costs are relatively low compared to some of the other European .....

Re: Help in finding the scammer

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:52:43 GMT
Kind of reminds me of someone who randomly contacted me on WhatsApp a few months ago. She claimed to be a Singapore citizen working in Hong Kong .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:27:33 GMT
Ireland seems to be a country of choice for its usage of English. If I'm not wrong, costs are relatively low compared to some of the other European countries.

Re: PR Application: Additional Documents Requested

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:48:34 GMT
Update: after a year wait, it’s a reject Thanks for the update. If you have read enough posts, you can understand that .....

Re: PR Application: Additional Documents Requested

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:38:32 GMT
Update: after a year wait, it’s a reject

Re: PR Application for Msian

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 02:22:12 GMT
Bcos I help the firm to process medical and pharmaceutical related documents for submission to authority. Thank you for the advice.

Re: Checking on citizenship chances

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:44:51 GMT
Hi there, I would appreciate any sentiments on my citizenship chance as it’s been a while. below are the details and profile, I am applying .....

Re: Register as a nurse in Malaysia

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:04:25 GMT
We are always interested in long stories, especially one as unique as yours. This is definitely a new one that I have never heard of before… but knowing what I know, if it’s not for the money, I’d guess it’s for love.

Generally speaking, every country is looking to protect .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:53:35 GMT
NYY1 said exactly what I was thinking, have your daughter do her university study in an EU country that has a reasonable chance at a path to immigration. I find Ireland especially attractive because it offers the right to live/work in the UK and EU, but I believe many years spent in Ireland are .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:53:02 GMT
Thank you everyone! Malaysia looks interesting. I think my husband is going to explore how to potentially be transferred to Singapore. If that proves impossible, perhaps Malaysia could be worth exploring more.

Checking on citizenship chances

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:31:06 GMT
Hi there, I would appreciate any sentiments on my citizenship chance as it’s been a while. below are the details and profile, I am applying independently from my family and as an individual. Family hasn’t applied but are PRs

Citizenship Application - September 2023 (7 months .....

Re: PR Application for Msian

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:56:13 GMT
Hi @singaporeflyer
Im already 36yo, Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Msia.

Would my age downgrade my pr application?
Would .....

Re: PR Application for Msian

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:15:44 GMT
Hi @singaporeflyer
Im already 36yo, Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Msia.

Would my age downgrade my pr application?
Would .....

Re: Lend Lease REITS

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:08:19 GMT
Abby, a REIT is a "real estate investment trust". It is essentially a mutual fund that invests income producing properties. Examples include office buildings, residential apartments, hotels, hospitals, or even cell phone towers.

A key feature of REIT's is that the vast majority of .....

Re: Europe retirement visas

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:58:01 GMT
Spain supposedly scrapping its Golden Visa programme. See if they adjust it to non-real estate investment like Portugal did.

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:56:31 GMT
I .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 02:20:38 GMT
I don't know how you can just "terminate" your contract, but go ahead if you think that's correct (and been advised so). I don't know the case law here. .....

Re: Checking Chance of Citizenship

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:55:59 GMT
Received Rejection. ask to apply if change in circumstance. Any valuble input to increase the approval chances.
Son currently in .....

Re: PR Application for Msian

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:47:38 GMT
Hi
Im already 36yo, Degree in Biomedical Sciences from Msia.

Would my age downgrade my pr application?
Would the chance higher by applying alone first?

Thank you.

Re: Checking Chance of Citizenship

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 08:38:44 GMT
I would consider apply one more time as a family after your kid completes NS but before he turns 21, although it may not change anything. After that, there's no option but to apply separately.

If planning to continue studies locally, one consideration is the university fees and .....

Re: Checking Chance of Citizenship

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:36:32 GMT
Received Rejection. ask to apply if change in circumstance. Any valuble input to increase the approval chances.
Son currently in .....

Re: PR Application for Msian

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:30:45 GMT
Male profile:
Malaysian Chinese
Salary Sgd 5k
Employment Pass
Work in one of the Sg big4 law firm for 6 months
Residing in .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:17:56 GMT
I don't know how you can just "terminate" your contract, but go ahead if you think that's correct (and been advised so). I don't know the case law here.

I think most landlords would be happy to be made whole (economically) and the difference in rent would reflect the "loss." .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:07:52 GMT
Latest on this: had consultations with 2 different lawyers to know w"what is within the rights of landlord". All their response was that they can't demand the remaining rent, however their advice is that I need to take this legally and I can't take this anymore on my own. As mentioned before, I .....

PR Application for Msian

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:18:57 GMT
Male profile:
Malaysian Chinese
Salary Sgd 5k
Employment Pass
Work in one of the Sg big4 law firm for 6 months
Residing in Sg for 6 mth since employment.

Wife (Chinese) and a boy child 5yo, works and studies in Msia.

How is the chance for SG PR .....

Re: Checking Chance of Citizenship

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:17:19 GMT
Received Rejection. ask to apply if change in circumstance. Any valuble input to increase the approval chances.
Son currently in NS

Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 03:37:03 GMT
Hi All,

Just wanted to get some insights about how hopeful I should be about my PR application. I just submitted mine today .....

Re: Pr chances 2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 01:35:57 GMT
your dad CPF contribution and uncle/auntie status dont think will help you.

But your long stay in SGP might help you.

You should know Malaysian Chinese and study all the way from Pri , will help but how much, I also dont know.

If this round dont get it. Try few .....

EP Rejection

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:57:03 GMT
My brother worked with S-Pass in Singapore since 2009 and left the company during the pandemic (COVID). He later went to Singapore on a tourist visa for his friend's hotel opening but was stopped at the airport and denied entry as he did not have the proper documents (such as a printed .....

Re: Pr chances 2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:19:56 GMT
Currently holding SPass, was previously wp and student pass.

Both deceased parents were Malaysians but worked in Singapore on work passes previously (s pass and work permit). My dad previously contributed CPF when foreigners were allowed to. Not sure if the records will show and .....

Re: Pr chances 2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:55:30 GMT
1. What's ur status in Singapore for the past 27 yrs.
2. What is ur parents status in Singapore?
3. Male or female

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Re: PR wanna be, would be or will never be. Read this

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:24:16 GMT
Hi All,

Just wanted to get some insights about how hopeful I should be about my PR application. I just submitted mine today and if the application turns out to be unsuccessful, I will be trying again when my circumstances improve.

Age: 27, born in Singapore with Singapore .....

Pr chances 2024

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 08:23:42 GMT
Hi All,

Just wanted to get some insights about how hopeful I should be about my PR application. I just submitted mine today and if the application turns out to be unsuccessful, I will be trying again when my circumstances improve.

Age: 27, born in Singapore with Singapore .....

Register as a nurse in Malaysia

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 07:24:30 GMT
Hello, I'd like to ask if anyone is familiar with applying as a foreign nurse in Malaysia. Upon reading, i understand they only accept specialised nurses. i've got a bachelor's and 5 years experience and will undertake specialisation soon. admittedly, an unconventional decision to move to .....

Re: Local for medical and hospitalisation insurance

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:58:17 GMT
Above 75 is PG
Why need to buy hospital insurance

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Re: XL Bullies legal in Singapore?

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:16:50 GMT
Hello all,

I am new to the forum and was going through all the dog related posts. My husband and I are hoping to move to Singapore in Jul/Aug from the US and would like to relocate with our 14 year old rescue mixed breed dog if possible. On the AVS website, it states that we should .....

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 01:15:27 GMT
The basic lesson in all this — keep your male children on a DP / LTVP / student pass ~~you are committed to having them do national service.~~

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 03:00:23 GMT
Please go back and read what I wrote. This time read all of it. Carefully. Particularly the 2nd sentence.

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:30:54 GMT
Our boys are still under 13y so I hope that will make things easier at this point

Re: Local for medical and hospitalisation insurance

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT
All SC/PR are covered by Medishield Life.

Re: Lend Lease REITS

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:31:44 GMT
First red .....

Re: PR Approval 2023

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 07:17:08 GMT
~~[quote=hopeislife post_id=889042 time=1699501157 .....~~

Re: Singapore Citizenship Chance

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 04:41:16 GMT
Hi All,

Indian household
husband and wife working - Banking, Insurance- Technology , Risk and Governance
Age - 42, 36
Combined .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 02:29:00 GMT
Singapore was top of the list due to its safety ratings. With having a family, that is important. Then the multicultural aspect and education being .....

Local for medical and hospitalisation insurance

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 01:46:20 GMT
I have a local friend who was saying she cannot buy medical and hospitalisation insurance (NTUC) as she's above 75 years.

Does anyone know of other insurers that has packages for the medical and hospitalisation insurance for above 75 yrs?

Re: OWIS (One World International School) Suntec

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 01:32:40 GMT
its true..the news has since came out in the papers..

I think they have temp permit to continue for another 6 months? I guess you'll need to find an alternative preschool if the location doesn't fit.

Punggol is quite far..

Re: Lend Lease REITS

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 01:29:57 GMT
First red flag = “I was told by the bank”

Banks not only lack investment expertise, but have a conflict of interest because they .....

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:19:57 GMT
I am a main applicant / sponsor for our family SPR and we are currently located overseas. Our children will soon turn 13 years and will continue staying and .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:47:16 GMT
Nowadays employers have to submit any position that is going to be filled by a non-local into this jobs bank for 14 days. I just heard about it today from our recruiter after I posted a job that I’m hiring for. I asked how long has that been going on… apparently several .....

Re: PR approval chances 2024

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 04:38:59 GMT
Probably ethnicity. It's much easier for Indonesian Chinese to gain PR than for ethnic Indonesians. I have known some however, most (not all) of them were trailing spouses married to other races/nationalities with families. I tend to concur with SF on this.

Re: Frasers Hospitality

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:47:46 GMT
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Re: Singapore Citizenship Chance

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:49:58 GMT
My honest opinion is that... I'm glad that you're not giving a dishonest opinion! :D

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:36:16 GMT
Well said SE. I’ve seen so many expats on full packages come through our office (I’m not one of them), I only know one that put up his hand and was able to get sent to Singapore on a package… but in that rare instance, they already had an opening the guy was qualified for, and there were .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:20:40 GMT
Thank you. I'm a primary teacher with science/maths degree so could teach up to A Level in those subjects.
I'm sure there is a Croda in .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:07:52 GMT
Singapore was top of the list due to its safety ratings. With having a family, that is important. Then the multicultural aspect and education being highly regarded. We are considering Vietnam as know someone who lives there.

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:05:39 GMT
Thank you so much for your efforts and step by step answer. I will go through this in detail and try it.

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 02:59:26 GMT
@Strong Eagle, thanks for your response. Does your advice also apply if I want to transfer my shares to the majority shareholder, but he does not .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:01:20 GMT
They indicated wanderlust as a reason, but we all know, that alone is not enough to uproot your life, especially a family with kids. The novelty wears off quick and Singapore gets small really fast. I remember taking public buses all around the island and pretty much covered every nook and .....

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:37:51 GMT
~~, thanks for your response. Does your advice also apply if I want to transfer my shares to the majority shareholder, but he does not want to accept them?~~

Re: Singapore Citizenship Chance

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 03:56:42 GMT
Hi All,

Indian household
husband and wife working - Banking, Insurance- Technology , Risk and Governance
Age - 42, 36
Combined .....

Re: Singapore Citizenship Chance

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 02:01:33 GMT
Hi All,

Indian household
husband and wife working - Banking, Insurance- Technology , Risk and Governance
Age - 42, 36
Combined income ~400k sgd
9 year old daughter in local primary school
PR approved - 2023
Overall stay in Singapore since .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 12:15:23 GMT
I have a question. Why Singapore? What was it that made you decide to relocate to Singapore?

It's not unheard of to want to live in Singapore of course, but we don't really hear what the rationale is, the specific reasons, behind posters' desire to want to move here .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:57:29 GMT
This may be embedded in your "same rent," but make sure the landlord knows you will top up the difference if the new rent is lower (as Pal suggested before). Cover the agent fee and they are literally in the same spot as your lease.

Just tell them you will keep paying until you/they .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:15:16 GMT
Thank you. I'm a primary teacher with science/maths degree so could teach up to A Level in those subjects.
I'm sure there is a Croda in Singapore as my husband noticed a vacancy.
I appreciate all the feedback. We are just scoping out options for taking our family abroad to .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:03:01 GMT
Sorry to hear that. This Landlord is unreasonable.

Keep us updated on the outcome. Good luck!

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:07:38 GMT
I hate to discourage people, but yeah, if you have to ask… you can’t afford it. Even a single person with no kids has a hard enough time. Singapore is a place you want to be pulled to, not a place you push to. And even if you are pulled, you’d better be sure you’re kept whole.

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:00:06 GMT
Sounds bleak, but it’s no chope.

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:52:50 GMT
No, they didn't mention any now. Earlier they mentioned they are concerned about finding a new tenant for same rent. Our new proposal was to find a new tenant for same or more rent, on our own costs. They rejected that as well.
So now there are only 2 options. Either face it legally or .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:43:11 GMT
That is very unreasonable. Did landlord gives any reason? Is this rejection in written letter or email or message?

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 08:15:30 GMT
Landlord confirmed they are not open for any negotiation (including finding a new tenant) and sticking to their demand of rental amount for remaining tenancy period ($58K).

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:57:10 GMT
Even if you can renounce all of the others and keep your PR, I'm not sure how many REP you can keep renewing, especially if you are not .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:37:34 GMT
Teach what? If you're contemplating a "teach English in Asia" stint, Singapore isn't the place to do it. If you are a uni prof specialising in generative AI, you may have more luck landing a job that ~~support a family.~~

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:10:45 GMT
Thus my question is that does anyone know is it possible to renounce / cancel our children PR´s
while me and my wife maintaining our PR .....

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:23:06 GMT
It is clear that a dependant cannot keep the status if the main applicant renounces, but the converse is not addressed. You can try but most likely the choice is renounce for all or keep for all (think about it from their perspective).

The following page on ICA's website seems to .....

Re: WHere to buy brown rice

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:59:02 GMT
Great first post ^ presumably from Iran?

Is this what it has come to? IP address resolved to Germany... static .....

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:01:28 GMT
I'll buy them off you for $2. I'm serious. I've done this before. I do need to see some basic co docs to understand if there are .....

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:12:10 GMT
Nope, my wife is also in residing in overseas. That could be an option as well to renounce her PR as well, might make the case easier? The key here is for me to maintain my PR

Re: Is Singapore Losing Its Appeal?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:27:45 GMT
While Singapore faces challenges with rising costs and regional competition, its strategic location, strong infrastructure, and business-friendly .....

Re: Renounce of children´s SPR status

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:14:30 GMT
Is your wife still residing in Singapore?

Why does she want to retain PR?

Re: WHere to buy brown rice

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:12:24 GMT
Great first post ^ presumably from Iran?

Is this what it has come to?

Re: Where can I find German speaking parents?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:09:17 GMT
Maybe you could try contacting the German Association for ideas…

https://german-association.org.sg/

Renounce of children´s SPR status due NS

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:02:30 GMT
I am a main applicant / sponsor for our family SPR and we are currently located overseas. Our children will soon turn 13 years and will continue staying and studying overseas.

Plan is to have our children to do their national service overseas instead of Singapore.
Singapore .....

Re: "We associate your Google Account with a country"; do I need a VPN and why?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:57:23 GMT
Thanks for the tip =D>

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:46:29 GMT
Yup, propose to find new Tenant and see what Landlord says.

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:01:04 GMT
Thanks . I have just realised something else. Landlord claim here is $58K. This means, this is above SCT limit to handle and this could be a straight fit for court. This is based on my little knowledge that I have got in past few days. I .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 02:33:02 GMT
They will have to prove that they are not unreasonably objecting to find a replacement Tenant. This is the best solution for all.

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:13:17 GMT
~~please send me a PM, I do not have that option enabled since I am a new user.~~

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:58:00 GMT
Totally agree with all points made by SE, and I think I can sum it up in 4 words: who is your daddy?

For locals, it’s the government that provides nearly free school and subsidized-ish housing for her citizenry.

For expats, it’s the companies who send them over and .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:27:03 GMT
Thanks both. I am going to make this as my proposal tomorrow morning as first thing. Jus trying to avoid late night conversation with them, it takes a heavy toll on our stress. Meantime, my agent is suggesting to face this legally if LL is not agreeing for this new proposal (initially he was .....

Re: "We associate your Google Account with a country"; do I need a VPN and why?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:35:51 GMT
No need to VPN to create a google account.

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:10:00 GMT
I'll buy them off you for $2. I'm serious. I've done this before. I do need to see some basic co docs to understand if there are liabilities.

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 10:00:27 GMT
Have you suggested to them to find a replacement Tenant at your cost? You should continue to pay the rental until you find a replacement. In case the rental of the .....

Re: PR Application: Additional Documents Requested

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:57:28 GMT
@hopeislife I suppose you have not completely read the information about one pass. There are some exemptions for 30K per month like academic .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:56:28 GMT
Have you suggested to them to find a replacement Tenant at your cost? You should continue to pay the rental until you find a replacement. In case the rental of the replacement lease is lower than your current rent, you have to top up the losses incurred by the landlord.

In this way, .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:51:51 GMT
Thanks for your response. Owner declined our proposal to forfeit security deposit. Rather they stick to their initial demand of rent for remaining 14 months (58K) and asking to confirm by Thursday. Otherwise they will be suing - as per their message.

Thanks and regards.

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:04:29 GMT
Hello! Thank you for your answers and help. I have a couple of additional questions:

>>>Essentially, it says that if you request a transfer of shares, the company must act upon that transfer or give you a valid, legal reason why the company will not allow the transfer. If the company .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:53:24 GMT
We have been staying in our current place for 7+ years now. Last rental renewal happened in Aug last year for a 2 year contract. We had .....

Re: PR approval chances 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:13:07 GMT
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Re: PR approval chances 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:38:24 GMT
Hi all,

We applied last December 2023 and it is currently "Pending".

While we wait, would appreciate your input regarding our PR .....

Re: PR Application: Additional Documents Requested

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:41:49 GMT
~~I suppose you have not completely read the information about one pass. There are some exemptions for 30K per month like academic researcher.~~

Re: PR Application: Additional Documents Requested

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:38:00 GMT
@FrontMan We are also in same situation. I received email from ICA in mid February to submit my family CV, my wife's family CV and my past 6 .....

Early termination of rental contract

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:22:26 GMT
We have been staying in our current place for 7+ years now. Last rental renewal happened in Aug last year for a 2 year contract. We had intentions to buy a new house in 2025. The agent was positive about early termination provided we give enough notice, mainly due to the fact that we are .....

PR approval chances 2024

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:07:34 GMT
Hi all,

We applied last December 2023 and it is currently "Pending".

While we wait, would appreciate your input regarding our PR approval chances:

(me) Husband:
- Indonesian malay
- 29 yo
- EP since 2021 (but moved company in 2022)
- annual .....

Re: Am I being unrealistic?

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:54:09 GMT
Yes, you are being unrealistic. In the first place, very few people, and I mean very few, ever actually succeed in finding employment in Singapore by cold call job hunting. The vast majority of employment passes are issued to multi-national firms who are transferring in their employees from .....

Re: PR Application: Additional Documents Requested

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:19:22 GMT
We are also in same situation. I received email from ICA in mid February to submit my family CV, my wife's family CV and my past 6 months pay slip.

Still, our application is pending. Did you get any .....

Re: PR Approval 2023

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 01:34:09 GMT
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Am I being unrealistic?

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:15:41 GMT
Hello,

Please can someone let me know if it's possible to live and teach in Singapore if I have three junior aged children?

I'd be looking to teach, my husband works in Croda UK, as a QC chemist, he'd be looking for something similar.

Is it affordable with 3 .....

Re: Authentic Bagels in Singapore

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:45:51 GMT
I’m currently happy on the NYC brand bagels (local) which are nice sized. Straight from the freezer, 10 secs in the microwave, serrated blade to saw it in half, then into the toaster with defrost mode on. Once they are gently sizzling, you know they are almost done. I stick the knife in the .....

Re: PR Chances 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:35:55 GMT
There are still Pinoys getting approved for PR at age 45 and above together with their families. But these are rare. My advice is just to keep applying and keep your fingers crossed.

Re: PR Chances 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:27:54 GMT
We applied for a slot in a local school for my youngest son (where my eldest was studying) but was not given.

Thanks SF for your inputs. We .....

Re: HR professional : Seek Help

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:27:03 GMT
hai,
Regarding your first question, while there have been recent policy changes, there is still a possibility of securing a new HR role while on an EP. However, the process may require additional paperwork and approvals from relevant authorities.
Regarding your second question, beyond .....

Re: PR Chances 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:15:42 GMT
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Re: PR Chances 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 05:32:52 GMT
We applied for a slot in a local school for my youngest son (where my eldest was studying) but was not given.

Thanks SF for your inputs. We .....

Re: PR Chances 2024

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 01:33:50 GMT
We applied for a slot in a local school for my youngest son (where my eldest was studying) but was not given.

Thanks SF for your inputs. We will go ahead and submit the application and hope for the best.

Where can I find German speaking parents?

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:31:58 GMT
Hi, I'm not too sure where to look so I created an account to ask.

We just moved back to Singapore after living in a German speaking place for some years. It's been difficult trying to give away some of the German kids toys to Singapore parents because of obvious reasons, but we don't .....

Re: WHere to buy brown rice

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:46:10 GMT
If you lived in Iran, you could buy brown rice from me

Re: PR Chances 2024

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:44:06 GMT
Hi,
Would like to get inputs regarding our PR chances. Our profile;

16 Years working Singapore
46 years Old
Senior Crewing .....

PR Chances 2024

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 08:49:05 GMT
Hi,
Would like to get inputs regarding our PR chances. Our profile;

16 Years working Singapore
46 years Old
Senior Crewing Superintendent
Shipping Company
Gross Salary 150K
2 Sons both born in Singapore
Eldest Studying in Local School Sec .....

Re: 44 yr old guy looking for an expact gf

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 01:42:38 GMT
What I have observed… couples where it’s an Asian guy with an ang moh lady — usually the Asian guy is a SNAG (sensitive new age guy), which is what most western women are looking for. There is one such couple in my condo who we know well.

Re: Surrender shares to exit company

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:39:02 GMT
OP - who is the company secretary? Normally that is a third party. Speak to them about this.

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