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Prnk

Hi I have applied Dependant pass for my second child new born in SG...the status shows “we need inputs from other agencies....”. Is this common?

beppi

Congratulations to the birth of your baby!
This status message indicates that the authorities are conducting background checks to verify the information you submitted. There is no reason to worry if your submission was correct and true - just be patient!

Prnk

Hi Beppi,

Thanks for the reply...what kind of background check? Like the passport details or the birth certificate are genuine? And any idea how long will it take to approve?

beppi

They can check anything they want. They usually engage for this some vetting agencies in your home country - and depending on how long they (and the authorities, etc. they enquire at) need to respond, it can take between a few days and several months. This is out of MoM's control. Just be patient!

Prnk

Thanks for the reply beppi...

Prnk

Hi Beppi

The status again changed to Pending today...what does this imply?

beppi

It probably means that the vetting is completed and MoM will continue processing it in-house now.

Anony4sf
Hi there,

My EP with the new employer is approved.

Can they proceed to apply for DP ? Or Do they have to wait untill the current DP or my current EP is cancelled ?


Can anyone please help me to clarify this ? Thanks in advance!
beppi
I think the new DP can be applied for immediately. The employer should contact MoM to confirm!
Anony4sf
@beppi

Sure, thanks!
tradepro
Similar case for me.


Background - Currently I am on EP and my wife is on DP with my existing employer.


My EP has approved and subsequently, received my IPA from the new employer. Just wondering when can my new employer apply for DP.


Do they need to wait till the issuance of EP card.
Anony4sf
@tradepro


My new employer told me that they can apply for DP only after my EP  (& DP as well) with the current employer is cancelled.
tradepro
@Anony4sf



But what I understand from one my friend and also from forum that IPA for the dependent pass can be applied (similar to what the new employer did for EP)


However, physical dp card will one be issued after the issuance of EP card.

Did your new employer mentioned any specific reason? Or I have misunderstanding of the application process.
beppi
As far as I know, the new DP can be applied for together with the work pass, or at any time afterwards.
daniel2488

@Prnk hi, so what is the result of your child DP and how long did it take? For me also, my EP approved in 5 days, my son DP approved in 4 days, but for my wife DP, it's showing "...need inputs from other agencies to process this application". Both my son and wife DPs were applied on the same by the agency.

beppi

@daniel2488 The user you are referring to, Prnk, last visited the forum two years ago. I think you are unlikely to get a reply. But please feel free to start a new discussion thread of your own!

daniel2488

ok sure. noted with thanks.

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