how long have to work in SG before apply for PR?

Six months I guess since you need to give six months pay slips.

Hi guys,

I just started working in Sg and I would love to share some informations that couldn't be found in the first post (or maybe it's buried somewhere in this thread) especially for those newcomers so that you guys know what to prepare/expect before you come to Sg -

Duration of getting EP (card):
From EP application form submission from HR to MOM approval - 1 business day*
From the medical checkup to receiving notification from MOM to get your fingerprint at their office and submission of other required documents - 9 business days*
From scanning your fingerprint and submission of the required documents to getting your EP card - 3 business days*

*the duration might be different for different individuals. Just treat the info as a reference.

The importance of getting your card is that you need it for applications such as bank account, postpaid contract...

Bank account opening:
For DBS/POSB, you will need the EP card and SGD1k to open a saving account. Without the EP card, SGD5k is required for account opening. I am not sure about other banks but I guess they should share almost the same terms and conditions. You will need to check with them if you want to open an account with other banks.

I hope you find the informations useful and have a rough estimation on how long you can get your EP card and how much money you will need to prepare when you come over to work.

How long was your lease when you got your place?
What is the meaning of lease? Means you must pay 6 months rent? What if 3rd month you leave?

When renting a room in SG...normally this is how it goes...1 year contract..1+1 month rental. 1 month advance room rental + 1 month deposit. Normally will have an agreement of min duration of stay eg. 3 months. This means that if you do decide to stop renting within the first 3 months, you will lose your deposit too. Then termination notice is 1 month. Again you will lose your deposit if you dont give a min 1 month advance notice. Then finally when it comes to the final month's room rental most of the owner will take it from the deposit otherwise he or she will have to return you the FULL deposit amount provided you don't destroy/break anything in the room.

Right! Come to think of it, the weather was indeed unforgivingly hot during mid Feb. However, no matter how hot or cold SG comes to, breeze is a normal occurrence in where I live.

Thanks. Trying to apply for my wife, she not working in SG so can't apply on her on. Out of date with the PR application already.

get every documents ready...login everyday to check for cancellation.
my fren brought fwd her appointment by almost 2 months cause she rajin go find appointment dates everyday
once u see open slot, change your appointment date and time and proceed.

or 1 month payslip with 6 figures

it differs a lot for diff individuals

if your company have a relationship with the bank, then no $$$ required to open acct.. this usually means the company have mandatory direct transfer of your salary into the acct

Last time is queue early early outside ICA, when the gate open chiong like got gold pick then get numbers from machine and stand at one corner and wait few hours. I still see shorter queue now everyday I pass through ICA in the morning.

Just went to the e-appointment website, full until September, and after that the date are not open. How to know they will open the date? The available booking date only 6 months and open a new day at 12.00 am?

Nice to know I need to bring extra, Thanks.

Hi guys. Is 1800 considered good enough for fresh grads IT diploma holders? Thanks

Of course Singapore is hotter than PJ because nearer to the garisan khatulistiwa.

Or just put a remark, the priemer LKY is your uncle...

Which is why I stated that it's just a reference

Ahhh... didn't know that. Probably I'll just pop into the bank and ask them on this the next time I pass by.

But Singapore plants more trees along the road/walkway compared to PJ. The natural shade helps to cool it off a little

ocean breeze?

regarding this, can anyone confirm for me? i scare after i reject company A, when come to S-Pass application from company B, i will get in trouble, since my friend told me that the application is base on some sort of scoring system..

* I'm yet to accept company B's job offer

how to confirm ?

Just reject and take the risk on company B. You are facing this dilemma because you wanted company B more than company A. No one can confirm with you because if like i confirm with you that you will not get your pass from company B approved, but you got approved then you will say i am cheater, vise versa as well.

Take your risk get big return ??

Hi guys, I want to ask you lucky Singapore based people something, since I am going to be a fresh grad soon.

Are there a lot of graduate programs for students (specific rounds each year) or is it mainly just direct hire whenever?

Thanks