EP Rejected and appeal recently

Moiz Najmi · 2021-10-10T14:20:19+02:00

Explore experiences and insights on EP rejection and appeal processes in Singapore for MNC banking roles. Share salary impact and approval rates.

Moiz Najmi Member

Member since 10 October 2021

Moiz NajmiMember10 October 2021 12:20:19

Hi Guys,

Would like to know if anyone in to similar situation.

My EP has been applied by Global Bank based in Singapore, MOM took over 8 week to reject the application with below timeline.

Question: Given below inputs what are the chances of EP Approval up on appeal? and How would MOM perceive new salary numbers provided in appeal compare to Initial EP Application (9.8K to 10.5K) Salary offered by New employeer was 22% hike initially and now 15% with new revised salary in current employeer.

Employeer Applying EP: Banking, Global Bank, MNC
My Experience: 13+ Year
My Education: BE In Computers
My Nationality: Indian
I have been in SG from last 7-8 years, last 6 year no change in job.

Offered Role: Specialist Role on Data & Analytics Technology
EP Applied: Mid July
Current Salary when applied EP on Mid July: 9.8K per Month
Offered Salary (New Employeer) : 12 K per month (22% Hike)

Rejected: 2-Sep
Rejected Reason: Initially on Salary hike, once employer justified salary, further questions asked by MOM on hiring process and why selected this person over Locals.

Employeer have justification on process now and applied for Appeal: This week

With Current Employeer Salary Mentioned as 10.5K (now increase is 15%: 10.5K to 12K)
This is due to I have got hike from current Employer from 9.8K to 10.5 K (Starting July 1) per month.

Note : no change salary offered by new employeer this is 12K in initial application and appeal.

In case someone has been to similar situation or have recent appeal which is approved this will boost my confidence.

Thanks

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert10 October 2021 17:16:40

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If the new employer found out and addressed the rejection reason in the documents or justification submitted with the appeal, MoM will evaluate these and make a new decision. Nobody other than MoM can (and will) tell you your chances - especially as we here don't know the details of your case.

Moiz Najmi Member

Member since 10 October 2021

Moiz NajmiMember20 October 2021 17:01:26

Got my EP Approved yesterday.
Appeal worked with proper justification to MOM.

Imran Ali Baig New member

Member since 03 November 2021

Imran Ali BaigNew member07 November 2021 10:35:35

Hi

May I know the key information required for appealing EP rejection due to high Salary ?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany/Singapore Expert08 November 2021 08:00:41

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Imran Ali Baig wrote:
May I know the key information required for appealing EP rejection due to high Salary ?

If the salary was too high, it should be reduced on appeal.
But since that route was abused too often (with salary changes only existing on paper), MoM will most likely reject that, too. Time to look for another job/employer!