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sunrise9nature

Hi all, any ep approval still pending for more than 2 months?

DC123

Yes applied on 22nd June still pending..

Shekhz

There are a couple, even appeals pending for 6  weeks.

leanne0214

Hi, mine is still pending and no update since June 14, 2021. 🙏 it's may ongoing 10th week now of waiting.

sunrise9nature

Thanks for the update. Mine is pending from June with no comments or updates from MOM. Submitting a formal request letter for an status didn't help.

rosemaryasp2

Mine is pending from 16th June and 2 times mom asked additional documents in 5th week and 7th week

Feb2Oct

Hi Rose, sad to know about your delay.
If you don't mind, can plz share what type of documents MoM had requested in ur case?

SuperMan123

Is this the norm now? I recently heard from a well known recruiter that current processing times are 10+  weeks in each go (application/appeal to approval/rejection) for new applications. This is apparently a very recent development (last 2 months or so)

Shekhz

SuperMan123 wrote:

Is this the norm now? I recently heard from a well known recruiter that current processing times are 10   weeks in each go (application/appeal to approval/rejection) for new applications. This is apparently a very recent development (last 2 months or so)


There are recent posts where forum members have had approvals within a week, two weeks or even 3, while some have not heard for over 2 months or even more. You can’t generalize it, it depends on a case to case basis, whilst MoM typically outline that 8  weeks is the processing time.

leanne0214

Hi, as per my new HR, she have the case that waited for 12 weeks for approval. Still hoping for the best. ❤🙏

SuperMan123

Shekhz wrote:
SuperMan123 wrote:

Is this the norm now? I recently heard from a well known recruiter that current processing times are 10   weeks in each go (application/appeal to approval/rejection) for new applications. This is apparently a very recent development (last 2 months or so)


There are recent posts where forum members have had approvals within a week, two weeks or even 3, while some have not heard for over 2 months or even more. You can’t generalize it, it depends on a case to case basis, whilst MoM typically outline that 8  weeks is the processing time.


Yeah but isn't 8 weeks the maximum time stated on the MoM website for a long time, not a new update right?

Renewals even I have personally heard they come within a few weeks still

Shekhz

SuperMan123 wrote:
Shekhz wrote:
SuperMan123 wrote:

Is this the norm now? I recently heard from a well known recruiter that current processing times are 10   weeks in each go (application/appeal to approval/rejection) for new applications. This is apparently a very recent development (last 2 months or so)


There are recent posts where forum members have had approvals within a week, two weeks or even 3, while some have not heard for over 2 months or even more. You can’t generalize it, it depends on a case to case basis, whilst MoM typically outline that 8  weeks is the processing time.


Yeah but wasn't this 8 weeks the maximum time stated on the MoM website for a long time, not a new update right?

Renewals even I have personally heard they come within a few weeks still


There is nothing called as maximum time, 3-8 weeks is what’s listed clearly on MoM work pass division page for most cases. Request for additional info, clarifications, educational verification and improper submissions don’t guarantee an approval and hence the delays.

For your info and read,

rosemaryasp2

Hi Feb20,

Appeal was submitted with my payslips,bank statements,Tax diocument and justification letter

Then Mom asked agency information such as company turnover, profile details,prove how can they pay my salary and business contract etc

Finally mom asked the reason for adjusting salary as we reduced salary to meet minimum ep salary requirement and contract with revised salary

GuestPoster655

Hi rosemaryasp2

Thanks for the reply..
Is this your first job in Singapore ? are you currently in Singapore?

Feb2Oct

Hi Beppi, Shekz..based on your experience, after how many days of appealing, HR should ideally start doing followup with MoM.. also what is the best And assure mode of followup, email or call as calling seems have a long waiting time for connecting MoM.
If email is recommended then if can share email address detail for MoM, would be helpful.
Thanks...

rosemaryasp2

Hi Feb20,

No. This is my 4th job and 3 times worked for the same end client under different agencies.

Yes. I am currently in Sigapore on DP and my last working day was 18th may. Since then waiting for this ep approval.

Shekhz

Feb2Oct wrote:

Hi Beppi, Shekz..based on your experience, after how many days of appealing, HR should ideally start doing followup with MoM.. also what is the best And assure mode of followup, email or call as calling seems have a long waiting time for connecting MoM.
If email is recommended then if can share email address detail for MoM, would be helpful.
Thanks...


After 2-3 weeks for an appeal, a follow up is justified, call the number (ask your submitter to do so).

SuperMan123

GuestPoster655

How can i Check my  S Pass appeal status?

DC123

My EP application rejected after 2 months , still awaiting inputs from HR for the reason. Could you please advise what can be the next steps?
Submitted on 23rd June
Rejected 25 th August

Shekhz

DC123 wrote:

My EP application rejected after 2 months , still awaiting inputs from HR for the reason. Could you please advise what can be the next steps?
Submitted on 23rd June
Rejected 25 th August


Sorry to hear, an appeal with justification towards the specific ask/ rejection reason.

DC123

Ok reason of rejection will be shared with whom?

Shekhz

DC123 wrote:

Ok reason of rejection will be shared with whom?


The application submitter gets the notification with the rejection reason. If there is any ambiguity, they can contact MoM to seek clarity.

Dogsaresocute

there are couple of things unusual with my case, not sure if other people have similar experiences they can share here

I was on EntrePass for the past 4 years and running a startup with a cofounder(local), now i have decided to leave the startup and accepted an offer in a large tech company, my EP application was submitted on 18th Aug and currently pending

1. i'm still listed as one of the directors in acra for the startup, the process of removing myself will take some time as the company is going through a restructure and some other documents i signed as director needed to be filed first
2. I was paying myself a low salary, now with the new offer the salary part would be more than 3 times of my original salary

any other ppl with similar experience? would mom block the ep application?

Dogsaresocute

Dogsaresocute wrote:

there are couple of things unusual with my case, not sure if other people have similar experiences they can share here

I was on EntrePass for the past 4 years and running a startup with a cofounder(local), now i have decided to leave the startup and accepted an offer in a large tech company, my EP application was submitted on 18th Aug and currently pending

1. i'm still listed as one of the directors in acra for the startup, the process of removing myself will take some time as the company is going through a restructure and some other documents i signed as director needed to be filed first
2. I was paying myself a low salary, now with the new offer the salary part would be more than 3 times of my original salary

any other ppl with similar experience? would mom block the ep application?


EP approved today!!! I'm so happy MOM didn't block the application just because it doesn't fit the stereotypical conditions.

Application date: 18 Aug 2021
Approved; 30 Aug 2021
Total 9 working days

Shekhz

Dogsaresocute wrote:
Dogsaresocute wrote:

there are couple of things unusual with my case, not sure if other people have similar experiences they can share here

I was on EntrePass for the past 4 years and running a startup with a cofounder(local), now i have decided to leave the startup and accepted an offer in a large tech company, my EP application was submitted on 18th Aug and currently pending

1. i'm still listed as one of the directors in acra for the startup, the process of removing myself will take some time as the company is going through a restructure and some other documents i signed as director needed to be filed first
2. I was paying myself a low salary, now with the new offer the salary part would be more than 3 times of my original salary

any other ppl with similar experience? would mom block the ep application?


EP approved today!!! I'm so happy MOM didn't block the application just because it doesn't fit the stereotypical conditions.

Application date: 18 Aug 2021
Approved; 30 Aug 2021
Total 9 working days


Congratulations!

abhilashothers

@DC123 Did you re-appeal and what happened later ? Mine is pending for more than a month and I strongly suspect mine will be rejected too.

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