Singapore Expats

Q, P2 & P1 have been done away with, and have been replaced with a single being, the EP or Employment Pass.

The difference is in the details, with the opening bid at $3300/mo (new grads, etc). Accompanying family members will be allowed in depending on the basic salary.

Fixed monthly salary = between $4,000 and $8,000

Dependant's Pass
Spouse (legally married)
Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted

Long Term Visit Pass
Common-law spouse
Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old
Unmarried step-children under 21 years old

Fixed monthly salary = $8,000 and above

Dependant's Pass
Spouse (legally married)
Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted

Long Term Visit Pass
Common-law spouse
Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old
Unmarried step-children under 21 years old
Parents

You will note, that there is no provision for the parent's of the trailing spouse. This will upset some, for sure.

There are no changes for WP, S Pass, PEP or EntrePass. Yet.

Hi, the new regulation say that for an EP holder to bring parent here, one must have a minimum salary of 10k.

My question: if my salary is 9.75k and on top of that I have an 8% SRS contribution from the company (which make my total reward surpass 10k), am i eligible for a LTVP for parent?

Thanks

hilkit wrote:Hi, the new regulation say that for an EP holder to bring parent here, one must have a minimum salary of 10k.

My question: if my salary is 9.75k and on top of that I have an 8% SRS contribution from the company (which make my total reward surpass 10k), am i eligible for a LTVP for parent?

Thanks

From what I know, contribution to SRS does NOT count.

Approaching MOM may get you replies like "each application is reviewed on individual merits ... "

You may approach MOM for clarification.

Minimum Salary is your basic salary without any additional emoluments or allowances. Your basic salary must be at least 10K/mo before adding in any other benefits. They "have" to have a cut-off somewhere, and sure it's going to hurt some, but there you go. You cannot please everybody and if they start toing and froing they may as well write it up as "we'll see - but don't count on it".

sundaymorningstaple wrote:Minimum Salary is your basic salary without any additional emoluments or allowances. Your basic salary must be at least 10K/mo before adding in any other benefits. They "have" to have a cut-off somewhere, and sure it's going to hurt some, but there you go. You cannot please everybody and if they start toing and froing they may as well write it up as "we'll see - but don't count on it".

Or you can informally approach your boss and explain to them that you love your job but are struggling with looking after your parent. For a minor payrise of as little as $250 per month you will be able to bring you parent here. Next time pay reviews are happening it will be in their mind

The Ref wrote:
Or you can informally approach your boss and explain to them that you love your job but are struggling with looking after your parent. For a minor payrise of as little as $250 per month you will be able to bring you parent here. Next time pay reviews are happening it will be in their mind

on the dot pay levels are seen suspiciously by MOM, sometimes ...

A revision to 10,500 $ or higher may raise less eyes, or so I feel ?

ecureilx wrote: on the dot pay levels are seen suspiciously by MOM, sometimes ...

A revision to 10,500 $ or higher may raise less eyes, or so I feel ?

A 2.5% payrise is much easier to get than 7.5% and in line with inflation

^^^This.

The Ref wrote: A 2.5% payrise is much easier to get than 7.5% and in line with inflation

true

some new criteria for march 2018 with https://suppsforlife.to/category/pct ? thanks for all posted earlier!

Peadlead wrote:some new criteria for march 2018? thanks for all posted earlier!

for new graduates, S$3600 is the requirement, more experienced need more money. haha. If you want your spouse and kids to get a DP, minimum salary of S$6000 per month. If you need your parents to be on LTVP, minimum of S$12k per month salary.

Hope this helps!

Outside salaries, are they other import factors that can play in deciding the EP?
I'm still waiting for an answer on the EP despite being offered a job by a leading consultancy agency with a salary excl bonuses of 15k +.. I have 15yrs of experience and come from Europe..

Relevant & Length of Experience you are bringing to the table. Race 'can' play a factor. And recently, most of all those being hired by body shops to second to other clients. Most of them are being rejected regardless.

iaannuk wrote:Outside salaries, are they other import factors that can play in deciding the EP?
I'm still waiting for an answer on the EP despite being offered a job by a leading consultancy agency with a salary excl bonuses of 15k +.. I have 15yrs of experience and come from Europe..

company profile and your profile (education, past work experience, race). If its longer than 3 weeks, then there is something brewing on your application.

RDG wrote:

iaannuk wrote:Outside salaries, are they other import factors that can play in deciding the EP?
I'm still waiting for an answer on the EP despite being offered a job by a leading consultancy agency with a salary excl bonuses of 15k +.. I have 15yrs of experience and come from Europe..

company profile and your profile (education, past work experience, race). If its longer than 3 weeks, then there is something brewing on your application.

Race? What do you mean by race? You mean background? (White, Black, Blue etc...?) Surprising if that is the case....