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Employment Pass for foreigners
Posted: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 8:15 pm
by blizz1209
Dear all,
Does any1 knows how long it takes for SIA to process the employment pass application? Does SIA immediately submit your application once you've mailed them the completed form?
Is any1 in tis situation or was previously in tis situation?
Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Blizz
Posted: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 2:53 pm
by bbkangaroo
Yeah, I got through the final interview 2 weeks ago and also went through the medical check on the same day. SIA says they will contact us by email once our work permit is approved which takes about a month.
For those who went for the final interview 2 weeks ago, please share with me if you have already received their reply.
Thanks.
Posted: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 5:02 pm
by blizz1209
Was the work permit form given 2 u at the time of final interview?
Posted: Wed, 18 Oct 2006 5:20 pm
by bbkangaroo
Yes it was. We were asked to fill up the form before going for the medical check. As for those who are still working, they were told not to resign first as they were afraid that they may have a problem with the work permits. Permits not approved and stuff like that.
Posted: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 8:54 pm
by blizz1209
Is there any Malaysian willing to share wat is the typical waiting period for SIA to get the employment pass done? Wat is the typical waiting period from the walk-in interview till the notification of the training date?
Thanks in advance
Posted: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 9:02 pm
by shrapnel
i'm not sure bout it but as far as i m concern,they'll notify us bout a month later after our medical check up done..
or perhaps it might take a lil longer..a month plus..
anyway,i'm still oending for email or call fr sia ..it had been 2 weeks fr my medical checkup date
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 3:19 am
by ssszeee
my fd failed in work pass application without giving any possible reasons
What are the possible reasons behind?
I had been waiting for 3 mths more? What is the possible reasons for checking so long? Is it failed? Anyone has this experience sharing? Thousands worries~
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 5:08 am
by Plavt
ssszeee wrote:my fd failed in work pass application without giving any possible reasons
What are the possible reasons behind?
I had been waiting for 3 mths more? What is the possible reasons for checking so long? Is it failed? Anyone has this experience sharing? Thousands worries~
Go here;
http://www.singaporeexpats.com/forum/ftopic36930.html
I moved your original post to General Discussions where you were more likely to get answers, see that written by Strong Eagle.
Plavt.
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 1:46 pm
by blizz1209
From what i know. There r 2 types of permits for foreigners 2 work in Spore.(1) work permit (2) employment pass.
The 1st 1 requires less requirements & any1 can just easily obtain 1. For the 2nd, it requires higher requirements, ie: wage, quolification, years of relevant experience.
SIA usually applies employment pass for foreigners. I have filled & posted my application forms back to SIA around a week ago. I know the processing takes at least 2-3 weeks.
I really wonder do SIA submit application 4 us immediately after they receive from us? Or do they just throw it aside & submit whenever they feel like it.
Any1 who is a foreigner or Malaysian, who have already successfully obtained their EP & happily training in STC can share their experience in this forum? We r just helpless & no idea how it's gonna work out.
Thanks in advance

Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 3:59 pm
by ssszeee
I am coming from Hong Kong. The company is singapore airline
I had been waiting for more than 3months. There are many applicants, SIA won't apply the work pass for you immediately. You can send email to ask for your status. For my case, All SIA's replies are your work pass is still under approval. Please wait
Some candidates' work pass are already passed. One of the candidates were informed the failure of work pass without giving any reasons. Am I having a chance to fail?
So what are the reasons behind despite those serious offence
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 4:09 pm
by shrapnel
just received am email fr mary bout my diploma certificate.i've called her and i need to have a letter from my previous college to clarify that i had completed my dip level as the real cert is only ready for collection in Jan 2007..therefore,my work permit will be delayed.she asked me to get the letter as soon as poss and email to her so that she can apply for the work permit for me...
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 4:48 pm
by blizz1209
Dear shrapnel,
May i know when did u complete the employment pass application form & send 2 them? I only completed it like 1 week ago, i don't have any call from Mary. Really wonder how long is it gonna take.
I m a Malaysian. How abt u?
Regards,
blizz
Posted: Mon, 23 Oct 2006 8:50 pm
by shrapnel
i submitted the application form 2 weeks ago.that was the day of my final interview.the girl told me we'll have to wait for bout a month.
just wait...be patient.
Posted: Tue, 24 Oct 2006 4:49 pm
by blizz1209
ok, thanks.
Then we'll just have 2 wait.
Just hope we'll get it done fast.

Posted: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 9:01 pm
by shrapnel
anyone can tell me how long do i still have to wait?let say i submit the letter of clarification that i had completed my dip level on this friday....