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sundaymorningstaple wrote:Which just goes to show, the goalposts keep changing almost on a monthly basis. Sure would be nice to have a crystal ball to use around here....

Thanks for the previous advice =) now waiting for the letter~

I received my PR approval a couple of days ago. Indian, 34 years, in singapore since Mid 2011, 300++, banking , BE Hons and MS Hons, had applied End of aug 2012. Wife - architect , doesn't work here, daughter 3 yrs. Was a full 1 Year wait before I finally got it. Congratulations! 1 year is really a...

sundaymorningstaple wrote:I waited 11 years.......

Now I regret it.

Are you serious? or 1.1 years?

The short answer is that that the decision is announced when the ICA are ready to announce it. TBH, for someone who is really committed to Singapore for the long haul, waiting a few months or more shouldn't be too onerous. Thanks, you're right. I'll be in SG for many years by necessity. It's just I...

In earlier years, ICA used to invite NUS/NTU students who have been in Singapore for 1-2 years to apply for PR. I used to have one of those letters with me (just threw it away recently) , and the scheme is called something like 'SPR scheme for student pass holders'. It is similar to the PTS scheme,...

Does anyone know any case approved in 2013, how long is the timeline in processing? Thanks.

I applied for PR with the invitation letter as well (as i graduated from a local uni - similar to you), but for me and some of my batch mates, we had a specific clause saying that we must find full time employment in Singapore in order to apply. Perhaps the invitation letter you received didn't hav...

sundaymorningstaple wrote:I don't have much hope until you finish your Masters.

Oh... then looks like it'll be pending for another one year or so...thanks anyway

what category did you apply under? family sponsored or economic scheme? I don't exactly really remember what category I falled in for application, but definitely not family sponsored, nor did I possess any work pass. I just learnt from my friends that university students who have stayed for over th...

beppi wrote:The main deciding factors, ethnicity and time spent in Singapore so far, were not mentioned in your post. So nobody can give a meaningful answer!

Sorry forgot to mention that,
ethnicity: Chinese
time spent up till Nov 2012: 4 years

Hi friends, Please share your view on my PR approval chances. I've really been waiting for too long for the result. Below is my detailed information. Time applied: end of Nov, 2012 Degree: Bachelor from local university (in my final year at application) Time submitted a more detailed family CV: mid ...