Well I nvr translate any doc , same for my frens too , all apprived

No interview, just normal submission documents session , no q&a too, if u consider this as interview than yes ....

No translate.
No need pay anything also.

Just arrange appointment, prepare docs, submit on the appointment date and time, wait for 8~12 months for the result.
Once approved, go settle remaining stuff and prepare take SPR Blue IC.

Don't really know whether got interview leh.

I also just just just just submitted.

mine not translated also....no issue
submitted last year June if not wrong....got my results 10 months later

haha...guess still long to go then - -"
just check,still pending :/

Actually... I don't think even 10% of the landlord in SG do inform HDB.

But the important thing is to update you HR your latest address. At least that way you done your part to keep SG Gov updated

yea just heard from my fren...his pr application got rejected after 3 months...
so no news should be considered good news

When ICA will open the calendar for appointment? Seems all dates fully booked and not available until June (not open yet).

How long should I work in SG before I can attempt to apply for PR? I heard after 6 months can apply but sure 100% reject wan...

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Job Hunting

- Job hunting is more difficult now thanks to the Fair Consideration Framework but still possible.
- Popular Job Search Sites: JobStreet, Monster, eFinancialCareers

Employment

- There are 4 types of Work Passes for foreigners in SG: WP, S-Pass, EP and PEP. Visit MOM website for more information on these passes.
- The company hiring you has to initiate all the formalities for you so no need to worry too much on what type of pass or how to apply for it.
- Note that different types of work pass have different rights, benefits & restrictions.

CPF and Income Tax

- If you work 183 days or more in a calendar year you are a tax resident and pay the same progressive tax rates as locals.
- If you work less than 183 days you are not a tax resident and pay flat 15% tax or progressive tax rates as locals (whichever is higher). However the following year if your employment spills over into exceeding 183 days you can request IRAS to re-assess you as a tax resident and refund you the difference in tax paid.
- Visit IRAS website for more information on taxes.
- CPF (equivalent of our EPF) is only mandatory for PR's and SC's (Singapore Citizens) at 16% Employee, 20% Employer, capped at first $5k per month.
- Some companies will encash the employer portion for foreigners.
- Visit CPF Website for more information on CPF.

Permanent Residence

- ICA does not have any official guidelines for PR approval (or any points system like Australia/NZ).
- Previously most agencies recommend applying for PR after 1 year if you are on P1 EP, 2 years or more if you are on P2/Q1 EP.
- Visit ICA website for more information on applying for PR.

Accomodation in Singapore

- Accomodation $600-$100 (room) $2000-$3000 (entire flat)
- Typical costs are 1st month rental + 1 month deposit (for each year of the lease) + 1/2 month agent fee (for each year of the lease).
- Foreigners can only own Private Condominiums and are subject to ~18% stamp duty. PR's can own Private Condominiums and Resale HDB's are and subject to ~8% stamp duty.
- Popular room/house search websites: PropertyGuru, FlatsDB, RoomsDB, EasyRoomMate.

Accomodation in Johor

- Foreigners on Work Pass living in Malaysia and commuting to SG can drive MY-registered cars and bikes. Cars incur $35 and bikes incur $4 VEP/daily.
- PR's and SC's living in Malaysia and commuting to SG can only drive SG-registered cars and bikes into the island.
- Visit LTA website for more information on operating a car in SG as a foreigner.

Driving in Singapore

- Foreigners on Work Pass are allowed to drive in Singapore for the first year only using Malaysian Drivers License. For second year onwards you are expected to convert to Singapore license.
- Visit eCitizen site for more information on converting your license.
- Note that foreigners on work pass are only allowed to drive Malaysia-registered cars if you stay outside Singapore. Visit LTA site for more information.

Expenses

This is very subjective depending on the spending power of different individuals. Basic monthly expenditure:
- Accomodation up to $600-$1000 (room) $2000-$3000 (entire flat)
- Food $500 and up
- Transport $60 and up
- Handphone, bills and utilities $100 and up
- Entertainment, shopping etc $xxxx

How long should I work in SG before I can attempt to apply for PR? I heard after 6 months can apply but sure 100% reject wan...

How long should I work in SG before I can attempt to apply for PR? I heard after 6 months can apply but sure 100% reject wan...

Lol u haven't know PPL who got rejected after more than one Yr

Even more of them

I thought max is wait for 6 months, then either reject/approve.

my first daughter PR approval took 2 months (3 years ago)
my 2nd daughter PR took 8 months for her PR to be approved last week (maybe cause they bo song i still din convert?)   
my colic applied for his son a week before mine and was approved after 6 months.
so it is pretty much random.

from what i know from ppl around me

1 get approved in 4months, others >12months.

put aside the minimum required item, i think the approval is totally random.

since need to wait that long, what happened if you jumped into another company which gives you better skills,higher salary, greater responsibilities?