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Completing the entire form may sound simple but it can be challenging, especially if you are a first-time applicant seeking to attain the approval. Keeping in mind that you will be competing against thousands of other applicants for this coveted PR status, how would your application stand out in the best way possible to raise your chances of an approval?
If you are unsure on how to go about it, here are 3 crucial steps that you need to take to help ensure your submission to be a compelling one for success.
First and foremost, check whether you fulfil the eligibility for Singapore PR status. If you belong to one of the following categories, you are eligible to apply for permanent residency:
Each of these categories has its respective PR scheme of which you may apply under. Every of these schemes has its own set of eligibility criteria, so be sure that you meet the list of requirements for the scheme that you are applying under, before continuing with your submission.
Every Singapore PR application has to be supplemented with a number of supporting paperwork, as required by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Singapore. Any missing paperwork will render your submission incomplete, thus leading to a rejection. While the list of documents might vary among the PR schemes, there are a few staple documents that you have to submit. These include, but are not limited to:
Supplement your application with additional paperwork that will help you stand out from the other applicants. The purpose is to highlight your positive attributes as well as the ways you can contribute to the country as a PR. Make sure that you highlight only the selected few achievements that portrays you in the best light.
The process of applying for permanent residency in Singapore involves the submission of various paperwork. The process can be tedious and complex. At Paul Immigrations, our team of specialists will handle this task for you and ensure total accuracy in your submission.
Completing your application and preparing all your paperwork can be time-consuming, and it might be challenging for you to meet the seven-day deadline set by ICA on your own. With our immigration experts’ guidance, your submission will be completed well within the time frame.
Since you will be competing for PR status with thousands of other applicants, setting your application apart from the rest is important. Our immigration specialists will advise you on the additional documents to include, as well as help you craft a customised cover letter.
If you have paperwork that are not in English, you have to obtain their official English translation and submit both versions to ICA. Make sure the translations are provided by a party approved by ICA.
ICA accepts translations from:
While the right additional supporting paperwork can help increase your chances of approval, we do not advise you to include too many of them as this may possibly prolong ICA’s assessment of your submission. Our team can advise you on the type of paperwork you should include to increase the success rate of your submission.
Yes, there is indeed a lot of tedious documentation to be done for PR application. One error might risk your application to be rejected by ICA. If you are unsure, consult our team of experts at Paul Immigrations, who will be able to advise you on the type of paperwork.
If you are applying for permanent residency under the Professionals, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) scheme, you need to submit your payslips from the last six months, from the time that you start your first job in the city-state. Hence, you will need to be employed for at least 6 months to qualify for the application.
Yes, you may do so as long as you upload all your paperwork within the stipulated time. As required by ICA, all paperwork has to be submitted within seven days (168 hours) from the time you begin your online application. Uploading your documents after this time will render your application incomplete, and your submission will not be accepted.
If your PR application status is approved, ICA will notify you via an approval letter by post. Upon receiving the letter, you will be expected to schedule an appointment either through ICA’s website or its mobile application, [email protected]
On the day of your appointment, proceed to level 5 of the ICA Building to complete the PR formalities as well as collect your Entry Permit/Re-Entry Permit.
Upon receiving the letter, you will be expected to schedule an appointment either through ICA’s website or its mobile application, [email protected]
On the day of your appointment, proceed to level 5 of the ICA Building to complete the PR formalities as well as collect your Entry Permit/Re-Entry Permit.