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bhaskarnemala369 New member

Member since 25 May 2022

bhaskarnemala369New member13 June 2022 11:43:53

#161

@Wreckit17

Yes, this is my first time EP. MoM asked for updated Resume and personal email id as additional documents.

Hope you will get it soon!

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert13 June 2022 15:32:04

#162

15367

Simon: if MoM says the new thresholds apply to renewals later, then for now they will still use the older ones.

EPJune: Your employer should contact MoM to find out what is wrong!

Guest304958 Guest

Guest304958Guest13 June 2022 15:32:07

#163

214245

@bhaskarnemala369 : Yup waiting patiently with hope.

banananana New member

Member since 14 June 2022

bananananaNew member14 June 2022 03:40:24

#164

I used to be PR, moved away for almost 10 years. I've been told EP application might take longer because of this (further background checks on my time in Singapore previously). Doesn't ease the anxiety though........

Applied: 25 May

Status: Pending

Nationality: US citizen

Currently in Singapore

Salary: >$20k

Industry: Tech

sisigboi Member

Member since 14 June 2022

sisigboiMember14 June 2022 10:26:17

#165

Applied: 5 May

Additional docs submitted: 3 weeks after

Approved: Today, 14 June - total 5 weeks, 5 days

Industry: Tech

Salary: >$8k

Experience: 10+ yrs

Additional details: I have been on S pass for 7 years straight, last time I got EP was 2013-2015.

I was losing hope because this new company just recently opened their SG office, with 17 employees at the time my EP application was submitted.

For those who are waiting, just hang in there, stay positive and just trust the process.

Guest304958 Guest

Guest304958Guest14 June 2022 11:26:23

#166

214245

Congrats to all who got approved! How much was your % hike in salary?

In my case:

Applied: Apr 21
Rejected: May 17 (High salary)
Appealed: May 18
- @sgep

Mine got approved today. Worth a wait!

Elnino09 Active member

Member since 26 April 2018

Elnino09Active member14 June 2022 12:30:41

#167

Congrats all who got the approval. Waiting for mine.

Applied :1st June

industry: Fintech

salary:15k+

Will update once I hear something.

Guest304958 Guest

Guest304958Guest14 June 2022 14:42:53

#168

214245

@ramyavinodh : Hi Ramya, When additional documents was requested by MOM in your case. May I know what was the status on EP portal ? invalid (application rejected) or some other status?

ramyavinodh Member

Member since 02 January 2019

ramyavinodhMember15 June 2022 01:29:40

#169

@ramyavinodh : Hi Ramya, When additional documents was requested by MOM in your case. May I know what was the status on EP portal ? invalid (application rejected) or some other status?
- @Wreckit17聽

@Wreckit17聽 The status was always shown as pending.

Elnino09 Active member

Member since 26 April 2018

Elnino09Active member15 June 2022 01:37:37

#170

Congrats all who got the approval. Waiting for mine.

Applied :1st June
industry: Fintech
salary:15k+

Will update once I hear something.
- @Elnino09

Quick update from my side. EP got approved today. Thanks everyone for the helpful info on this and other threads.

sureshjy New member

Member since 10 June 2022

sureshjyNew member15 June 2022 02:47:04

#171

EP applied: 20May
EP approved: Pending
Industry:IT
Location:India

Anyone let me know how long we need to wait
- @sureshjy

Mine is still聽 pending. 25 days

mattlim76 New member

Member since 10 May 2022

mattlim76New member15 June 2022 02:57:08

#172

@sureshjy so is mine. Lets keep each other updated since we are both in IT and applied on May 20. God speed to the both of us.

Guest304958 Guest

Guest304958Guest15 June 2022 06:23:45

#173

214245

@ramyavinodh Thanks for the update.

Guest304958 Guest

Guest304958Guest15 June 2022 06:28:51

#174

214245

EP applied: 29th April
EP appeal with additional documents submitted : 18th May
EP approved status: Pending
Industry:IT
Location:India

It's been more than 3 weeks since the documents for appeal submitted.
- @Wreckit17

My Ep got rejected again after the 1st appeal, even after providing the required educational background check report as requested by MOM.

Can somebody tell me what else can i do before submitting the 2nd appeal ? I mean, whether any additional documents to submit or should i recheck the study period dates, will this be an issue聽 ?

Please share your experience and provide your help. Thank you

Ashesh_rocky New member

Member since 07 January 2022

Ashesh_rockyNew member16 June 2022 01:55:07

#175

Hi All,

To add another data point to the timeline,

Applied: 7th June

EP approval Status : Approved

Approval Date: 16th June

Industry - Tech Industry

Salary: >18k

This is my third employer in SG since 2011. Thanks to all and Good Luck to those who are awaiting outcome.

@SmsT New member

Member since 16 June 2022

@SmsTNew member16 June 2022 07:40:43

#176

@Fnso聽 Do you have how many % of salary gap? I am also IT sector.

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert16 June 2022 16:13:47

#177

15367

Wreckit: You should find out the rejection reason and figure out how to address it, before any further appeal (which would be your last chance!).

jjoshi69 Member

Member since 13 June 2022

jjoshi69Member16 June 2022 21:14:13

#178

My Case:

EP applied: 06th June
EP approved: Pending

Industry: Cyber Security
Current location: USA
Citizenship: Indian
Degree: Masters Degree from USA
Salary ~ 19k

Quick question: Since it has been after we submitted application, however, while checking the status of the application it throws this message, "No record found. Records older than 6 months are not shown."

Any Idea if this is bug and everyone sees聽 the same?

**Update: After 10 days, now when i check online it shows as Pending and Your Application is being processed.

Wondering is this expected or something to worry about?

banananana New member

Member since 14 June 2022

bananananaNew member17 June 2022 02:55:13

#179

My Case:

EP applied: 06th June
EP approved: Pending

Industry: Cyber Security
Current location: USA
Citizenship: Indian
Degree: Masters Degree from USA
Salary ~ 19k

Quick question: Since it has been after we submitted application, however, while checking the status of the application it throws this message, "No record found. Records older than 6 months are not shown."
Any Idea if this is bug and everyone sees聽 the same?

**Update: After 10 days, now when i check online it shows as Pending and Your Application is being processed.

Wondering is this expected or something to worry about?
- @jjoshi69

Same thing happened to me. My company's agent mentioned it's happened before and not a concern.聽

jjoshi69 Member

Member since 13 June 2022

jjoshi69Member17 June 2022 03:43:46

#180

@banananana Got it, thanks much!

mids34 Member

Member since 17 August 2018

mids34Member17 June 2022 04:06:01

#181

Hi All,

My Case:

EP applied: 27th May

status : Pending

Industry: IT

Current location: SG

Citizenship: Morocco

Degree: Masters Degree from France

cflower Member

Member since 11 June 2022

cflowerMember17 June 2022 04:52:11

#182

Aug 2019-Feb2020 I was on work permit (performing artiste)

May 31, 2022 New employer applied S pass (Service Industry) for me, But it was rejected. The reason is because of my previous employment background.

I did research about work permit performing artiste, I can鈥檛 apply for any other Singapore Work Permit for at least one year after my current permit for performing artiste expires.

But its been 2 years already, what should I do? Can I ask my employer to apply for an appeal?

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert17 June 2022 15:43:30

#183

15367

Jjoshi: Late entering of your application into MoM鈥檚 system is no concern, just delays the result.

Cflower: if the year is over, your rejection probably has a different cause. Ask your employer to find it out before any appeal

Guest304958 Guest

Guest304958Guest18 June 2022 03:52:31

#184

214245

Hi Guys,

Here is my case:

EP applied: 24 May 2022

EP status: Pending

Industry: Manufacturing

Current location: Indonesia

jjoshi69 Member

Member since 13 June 2022

jjoshi69Member18 June 2022 22:11:23

#185

@jjoshi69

Quick Update:

My Case:

EP applied: 06th June
EP approved: 17th June

Industry: Cyber Security
Current location: USA
Citizenship: Indian
Degree: Masters Degree from USA
Salary ~ 19k

Quick question on the MOM Status check website what is this Expiry Date? Is that the first initial 6 months where I have to be in Singapore or is that the overall EP expiry date?

Your application has been approved. Check your In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter for the next steps.
Pass type: Employment Pass
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022

Thanks everyone for all the help and answering my questions. Wishing luck for those who waiting and/or about to submit. Thanks

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert19 June 2022 21:39:18

#186

15367

@jjoshi69
Quick question on the MOM Status check website what is this Expiry Date? Is that the first initial 6 months where I have to be in Singapore or is that the overall EP expiry date?
Your application has been approved. Check your In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter for the next steps.
Pass type: Employment Pass
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022

This could be the EP validity (shorter than usual) or the IPA validity (longer than usual).

Check whether the IPA letter tells you more - or ask your employer what they applied for!

jjoshi69 Member

Member since 13 June 2022

jjoshi69Member19 June 2022 21:53:21

#187

@beppi Cool thanks.

Shekhz Singapore Expert

Member since 31 March 2021

ShekhzSingapore Expert19 June 2022 22:13:57

#188

964

@jjoshi69 This is standard, it is the IPA validity. When your pass is issued (EP), that will have the validity of the pass. For a first timer in SG, or even when you switch jobs, the EP is issued for 1-2 years, renewal is generally 3 years.

jjoshi69 Member

Member since 13 June 2022

jjoshi69Member19 June 2022 22:55:26

#189

@Shekhz ahh awesome!! Thanks much this is a good relief 馃槉

jjoshi69 Member

Member since 13 June 2022

jjoshi69Member19 June 2022 22:57:28

#190

@Shekhz btw once I land in SG, do you know how much time it takes to get the EP pass on hand? And is there鈥檚 any link or something where the whole process is document after first time arrival and whats required in terms of address etc? Thanks again!

EP16 Member

Member since 20 June 2022

EP16Member20 June 2022 00:54:44

#191

@EPJune22 Hi, i also have the same scenario. My EP was submitted last June 16 and until now it says no record found. Have you checked yours if it鈥檚 already reflected in their system?

EP16 Member

Member since 20 June 2022

EP16Member20 June 2022 00:56:43

#192

Hi everyone,

My employer applied EP for me 2 Fridays ago but I when I check my application status on MOM鈥檚 eServices it says no application found.聽 My colleague with similar profile applied 1 week earlier and we can see his status as pending on eServices. Should I be pinging my employer again? Just wanted to ask if it鈥檚 normal for pending status to not show after 7 working days before asking my employer again.

Application submited: 3 June 2022
Nationality: Malaysian
Salary: 7k
Industry: Finance but relatively new company (~3 years)

Any help will be appreciated! Thank you!
- @EPJune22

@EPJune22 Hi, i also have the same scenario. My EP was submitted last June 16 and until now it says no record found. Have you checked yours if it's already reflected in their system?

EP16 Member

Member since 20 June 2022

EP16Member20 June 2022 01:05:08

#193

Hi Everyone,

EP application: June 16

Nationality: Filipino

Salary: 7,300

My EP was submitted last June 16 by my employer however, when i checked my status it says 鈥榥o record found鈥� until now. Is this normal or should i wait a couple of days for my information to reflect in the MOM system?

Hoping for your reply guys. I鈥檓 getting nervous as it鈥檚 my first time to apply in SG. Thank you.

jjoshi69 Member

Member since 13 June 2022

jjoshi69Member20 June 2022 01:57:02

#194

@EP16 It is normal. It happened to me as well.

ghimiredambaru New member

Member since 20 June 2022

ghimiredambaruNew member20 June 2022 02:31:00

#195

Hi Everyone,

It is my first time posting here.

EP application: May 27

Nationality: Nepal

Education: PhD from South Korea

Currently at: South Korea (Postdoc Researcher)

Job Contract: NTU (Research Fellow)

Salary: 7515 Singapore dollar

YOE: 2 year 7 months as Postdoc

EP approval: Pending until today

Getting nervous as its my first time approach in SG. Thank you.

EP16 Member

Member since 20 June 2022

EP16Member20 June 2022 02:56:55

#196

@jjoshi69 thank you for the prompt response. Does it really take 2 weeks to get the approval? Or it depends on MOM? While i was checking here, some would take 1 month pending status, some would get 2 weeks approval.

EP16 Member

Member since 20 June 2022

EP16Member20 June 2022 02:57:52

#197

@jjoshi69 another question, how many days when your information was reflected in the system?

sireeshamaadala Member

Member since 20 June 2022

sireeshamaadalaMember20 June 2022 04:59:49

#198

@ramyavinodh anyupdate?

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert20 June 2022 06:32:37

#199

15367

EP16: This is a very common question - and much discussed on the forum. Please try to find the information you need, before posting a question!

In short: It can take a week or more for your application to be entered into MoM's system (and you see "no record found" until then). If it takes much longer (say, two weeks or more), your employer should contact MoM to find out what is wrong.

After that, the application processing starts. There is a long, sticky thread about how long this takes and what influences it. Luck and random influences play a part, too, and most applications are completed between two weeks and two months - but special circumstances can deviate from this. There is nothing you can do to speed things up, but after more than two months the employer could ask MoM to expedite (e.g. if they need the employee urgently).

William Chang89 Member

Member since 20 June 2022

William Chang89Member20 June 2022 06:37:08

#200

Hi, my employer applied for an EP on 20 May and I checked online today, 20 June and it got rejected. So the process took around 1 month. Not sure about why but waiting for my company to see what should be done next.

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