Thuylive
Vietnamese expat in Singapore
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Vietnamese
Lives in Singapore
Registration: 21 March 2020
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How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi @anilchoudhary84, Myself and some other people I know are in the exact same situation. Hope you feel better when knowing that there are others having the same challenge you have. This is what I am doing, I hope it gives you a different ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@beppi: I have no complaint to wait when knowing the situation will improve thanks to the strict restrictions. Now the hope is that my employer can hold the position until I can enter Singapore :D Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Thank you, @beppi, I found this info on MOM's website about the IPAs expiring from March 21. To help employers defer bringing foreigners into Singapore during this period, we will automatically extend all IPAs by 2 months. Thus, there is no ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi @beppi, My IPA letter for the work pass will expire on May 31. Do you know whether the letter can be extended in case I cannot enter Singapore by then? Thank you Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Congrats to you @Zharif178 @All: You can read MOM's changes to work pass services on their website https://www.mom.gov.sg/covid-19/adjustments-to-work-pass-services At the end of the page, they say: Approvals for any new applications will be ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@vigneshcoke, Even when my degree was being verified, the status showed Pending. Try not to interpret what the status means. It will stress you out. If your degree needs to be verified, the employer will inform you to get the letter of ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
hi @vigneshcoke, I understand that it's a nerve-wracking experience, but don't stress you out by overthinking about things that you can't control. Like beppi and surya2k said many times, every case is different. Here's my very ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Thank you, @Sid1988. I'm not in Singapore at the moment. This is my first time applying for the work pass there. My employer sent me the IPA letter right after my pass was approved. They will try to apply for the entry approval, though the ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
hi @ydkm, my IPA is valid 2 months. As far as I know it can be extended if cannot enter Singapore within its validity. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Dear all, I'd like to share my work pass application experience. Hope it brings you some positivity during this uncertain time. - 17/3: Applied - 24/3: Employer informed my edu degree needs to be verified, as it's not recognized by MOM. ... Read More
2020 Budget - Impact on work pass expats (Specially to S pass holders) by surya2k
In today’s Singapore budget (Tuesday, 18 February), it was announced that the Government will reduce the ratio ceiling for S Pass workers (min. salary is $2,400) in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors from 20 per cent to 15 ...
Hi@surya2k Do you happen to know how the virus situation will impact the number of work passes for expats? I’m having my EP application on progress, so I’m quite worried. Thank you Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@vineshcoke My employer informed me about the degree’s verification 1 week after they applied for the EP. I’m not sure if this timeline applies for most cases. I don’t know about distant learning degree either. As it’s ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@vigneshcoke I don't have the full answer for your question, but once the MOM requests your employer to verify your educational certificates, you will be informed by the company. To verify your degree, the employer needs to engaged an ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
My status have shown Pending ever since the application was submitted (17/3). But my employer got back to me yesterday with additional requests from the MOM. So I guess some queries are shown only to the employer. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi @beppi, I got the information from the employer yesterday. The MOM requests to engage an external agency to verify my degree's certificate. I got my degree at a local university in Vietnam so it's not recognizable to the MOM. Though ... Read More