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Adopted child was Biological child of my pr wife. We have our own child and origin certificate I was stated as the father but not married. No problem with our own child applying sc. But it did took longer than what’s stated as 2 months. We get it about 6 months. I just feels bad for my adopted chil...

How long ago was the child adopted and is the adopted child your (now) PR wife's biological child? Adopted child was Biological child of my pr wife. We have our own child and origin certificate I was stated as the father but not married. No problem with our own child applying sc. But it did took lo...

How long ago was the child adopted and is the adopted child your (now) PR wife's biological child?

They could be out of Singapore or here without a job (has happened before on this board). Just crossing 55 may not resolve the issue. After working, whatever age that is, there's likely a number of factors taken into consideration. Some people have virtually no risk while others may have a tougher t...

I do think there is heavy consideration on the benefits enjoyed by the citizen or resident especially school and other welfare. again, it's all anecdotal, no clear framework to work with. It is certainly one of the considerations. However, based on both of your replies, I'd suggest that you read mo...

will let just the child (defer and then) renounce. I do think there is heavy consideration on the benefits enjoyed by the citizen or resident especially school and other welfare. again, it's all anecdotal, no clear framework to work with. It is certainly one of the considerations. However, based on...

I don't think it is any different than a minor who immigrated at young age. In addition to the child's age and the required steps, the other factor is your own citizenship. Regardless of where the child has resided and what he's benefitted/not benefitted from, I don't think they will let just the ch...

Both replies here have good points. If you put a gun to my head, I'd probably go with the second one. Part of the issue is that you've already applied several times under your current classification. I don't doubt that getting into the largest bucket is preferrable to being stuck in the smallest one...

Just apply, there's not much downside to trying. Personally, I think the "O" SC application is likely easier (relatively speaking) than the "O" PR application. Reason is that some O PRs are spouse of SC, and they will be very slow to convert (if ever). Outside of that, it's hard to say and it may ta...

Update: Received LTVP + Ploc. Hi KKJJ, hope you still read this thread. Congratulations on your Ltvp+ploc ! I'm kinda in same situation like you. My wife and I are both Viet in our early 30s. She's a PR while I'm on Spass. Our goal is also to get me a PR and we can buy resale and settle down in Sin...

There's likely truth to both narratives being pushed in this thread. Yet, as in many situations, both sides are probably anchoring to what they've seen (or the conclusion they've already arrived at) and are 100% convinced they are right. A company's decision on where to hire is likely influenced by ...

I agree that it is beneficial for Singapore to try moving up the value chain. But not everyone can be a "decision-maker" here. You can't have the whole population working as regional managers/directors or top-of-the-game technical leads. That is especially true for the young fresh graduates. Part o...

In general, it's no different than it has always been; you better be moving up the value chain or you are at risk of being left behind (and this may get worse in the coming years). Over the last decade or so, the higher end opportunity set here has increased quite a bit, which is consistent with wha...

It is listed in the link provided but look into the AMD (Advance Medical Directive) as well.

You were probably in the group that would have benefitted from waiting two years (after marriage to apply for PR).

One quick question - how old is your husband (there's some indication in your post, but the exact age could still vary quite a bit)?