EP or S Pass is decided by the salary bracket...
I think you can find it in MOM website...

not sure how long was it implemented? I heard singkie govt decided to increase CPF contribution for those 40 below and reduce for 40 above.

Is this signaling the end for foreign workers to come to singkie?

Foreign workers QUOTA only applicable for certain industry (like Construction, Manufacturing, Marine, etc) and for Work Permit and S pass. Locals here like to term them as FT = 'Foreign Trash' (it's harsh I know).

On the other hand if you belong to another group of FT a.k.a. 'Foreign Talent' where you are qualified for EP pass. These kind of roles are subject to Fair Consideration Framework where employers have to advertise in Job Banks first for 14 days before they can hire foreigners

Having said that, there are exemptions (aka legal loop hole) from the above 2 requirements for the firms to hire foreigners easily:

1. Firms with less than 25 employees
2. Jobs that pay >$12k pm

Based on above and my own research+observation, my advise to those who want to come to SG easily:

1. Aim for small firms, startups. However being small these firms don't normally advertise their jobs due to budget limitations. NETWORK and get referrals to get in.
2. For jobs that pay >$12k, find those reputable international HR headhunters. This kind of jobs not many btw
3. For entreprenuers - setup a company with ACRA here. It cost $2xxx only if you want local partners.

I just checked with my employer. He said he will be applying for work permit for me.

But I will be earning 3.8k, shouldnt I be eligible to apply for E Pass?
Should I press him to get E Pass for me?

why though?

I don't think they literally mean work permit.
IMHO even the EP can be classified as a work permit.

Im from IT field and been trying to spam resumes and applied jobs 100 over since last month but up till now only got 2 calls and 1 interviews invitation.. Why feel like so hard to get an interview.. not even mention to get the job T.T

i have friend, she got 4.8k salary and HR applied E-pass for more than one month pending.
then HR suggested to change to work permit and successfully applied within 2 hours.

i have friend, she got 4.8k salary and HR applied E-pass for more than one month pending.
then HR suggested to change to work permit and successfully applied within 2 hours.

No idea. Its a small advertising company. But I'll be joining as a degree holding IT professional.

i believe should stand and say u will prefer an ep as there are some differences eg, groupon offers

Could be just difference in terminology (using mom terminology, "work pass" = work permit, s-pass or employment pass). Clarify with him lo.

i'm soon to accept an offer to work at genting lane, kallang. im wondering where is a good place to rent a room somewhere not too far from there.. ideally not too far from mrt station..

This post has been edited by Grajindo: Jul 13 2016, 12:47 PM

take so long meh?

just renew my pass, my office submitted on 29/6, 4/7 MOM already issued IPA.

Same goes for a new recruit in my office, submitted on the same day and also obtain IPA dated 4/7.

Why should this affect foreigners coming to sg. They don't pay cpf anyway unless they are PRs

I signed the appointment letter today with a bank in singapore and have to declare all my debts/loans.

question is. should I declare everything?

Just got off the phone with him. He said s pass or e pass can take long, its just too much paperwork. He prefers work permit because its very easy to approve.

Well work permit usually got levy charges, if he willing to pay is fine, or u r expected to pay ? some china company is like tat

No matter how, this make u get lesser salary than market rate.... As company may cut from ur salary....

Bro at least you have some responses.. I sent almost 100 resumes and got 0 reply atm

He said company will pay the levy. Doesnt affect the salary he offered me.

My concern is, is not getting E pass or S pass something I need to be worried about.