Frustration Over PR Rejection

[NYY1]

@Bean123 assuming you are around ~30-35, you will more likely than not get PR at some point. All things considered, you may have been part of the group that is better off waiting a bit longer after marriage before applying. At the same time, it's kind of strange they sat on it for so long.

Anyways, what is the rush? Stability to start a family and/or BTO application?

If you can, maybe wait until Q4 of this year to apply again. Although maybe it doesn't matter that much either.

Good luck.

[NYY1]

On one hand, there are some things in life where you don't know if you don't ask. Similarly, giving up only guarantees you won't be successful.

At the same time, people could probably learn to write in a humbler way or at least think about how their words may be perceived. But that is hard to do when everyone thinks they are the greatest and/or they should be first in line for something. Even if true, it's probably better to choose your words and descriptive phrases wisely.

[MOCHS]

We were married less than 1 year when i applied.

And there is your answer. You applied too soon after marriage which can be perceived as marriage of convenience. Usually recommended to wait 2-3 years after marriage.

You still did not say if it was PTS or family ties scheme. The approval algorithm would be different.

mal also did not mention his wife’s appeal was done more than 20 years ago when things were different. I doubt you can “march down” without appointment now.

[Bean123]

We were married less than 1 year when i applied.

And there is your answer. You applied too soon after marriage which can be perceived as marriage of convenience. Usually recommended to wait 2-3 years after marriage.

You still did not say if it was PTS or family ties scheme. The approval algorithm would be different.

mal also did not mention his wife’s appeal was done more than 20 years ago when things were different. I doubt you can “march down” without appointment now.

Thanks for your reply. At first i applied under PTS scheme. One year later ICA asked if i wanted to br considered under family ties and I agreed.

Yeah I agree with u on the march down part. I ask my wife jokingly she can "march down" for me and she thinks I am crazy haha

[Bean123]

@Bean123 assuming you are around ~30-35, you will more likely than not get PR at some point. All things considered, you may have been part of the group that is better off waiting a bit longer after marriage before applying. At the same time, it's kind of strange they sat on it for so long.

Anyways, what is the rush? Stability to start a family and/or BTO application?

If you can, maybe wait until Q4 of this year to apply again. Although maybe it doesn't matter that much either.

Good luck.

Thanks for your reply. Yes I am around 35. My wife is older than me and we already bought a HDB ard Serangoon. You are right there is no need for rushing. Thanks for the advice. I will wait abit longer to apply

[malcontent]

I ask my wife jokingly she can "march down" for me and she thinks I am crazy haha

My wife is a little crazy like that. She is in sales and can be very persuasive with a brilliant mind for negotiation, but I think she missed her calling, she should have been a lawyer. Needless to say, she is used to getting her way… and usually does.

[MOCHS]

One year later ICA asked if i wanted to be considered under family ties and I agreed.

Family ties will look at the Singaporean sponsor. You didn’t mention if your spouse is employed, her occupation/salary, any criminal record, etc.

[digitalfruits18]

Out of curiosity @malcontent, how does one get in touch with the processing officer directly at the ICA building? Won't they stop you from meeting them given how busy they are?

[malcontent]

Out of curiosity @malcontent, how does one get in touch with the processing officer directly at the ICA building? Won't they stop you from meeting them given how busy they are?

All I know is that my wife simply goes down there and asks to speak to an officer regarding her case, and she has been able to do so on all 4 occasions I mentioned. She has complained that it takes a lot of time and ain’t easy. That last time she did it was when her REP renewal was taking too long, and we had upcoming travel plans (they approved it on the spot in that case). That was maybe 4 years ago.

For the OP who is still recently wed, I doubt going down there would do any good because we know why it was rejected.

[Bean123]

One year later ICA asked if i wanted to be considered under family ties and I agreed.

Family ties will look at the Singaporean sponsor. You didn’t mention if your spouse is employed, her occupation/salary, any criminal record, etc.

My wife work as HR in Healthcare . Pay ard 100k a year. Records cleaned