Paul Immigrations Reviews: Permanent Residence in Singapore

For those who wish to make the city-state their long-term home taking up permanent residence in the Republic is an obvious choice. Singapore is one of the most liveable countries in the world offering security, job opportunities and a diverse culture.

Permanent Residence gives many benefits over non-citizens. As a SPR you can live in the sunny nation, enter and leave the country without applying for separate visas to work or travel.  With a work-related visa if you want to change your job you have to cancel the old visa and apply for a new visa.  As a Permanent Resident (PR) you are able to move to a new role without having to re-apply for a visa.

You can apply for Permanent Residence in Singapore if you are the holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass, a student studying there or a foreign investor.  Permanent Residence is also available to the spouse of a citizen or of a PR, the unmarried children or adopted children (under the age of 21) or aged parents of Citizens or PRs.

PRs can benefit financially from the country’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) scheme, can get a higher priority for housing loans.  It also makes them eligible for a Singapore citizenship application after a period of years.

Paul Immigrations Reviews: Company Information

An immigration consultancy firm who specialise in assisting people to apply for PR.  Established in 2016 they have assisted over 15,000 clients.  Becoming a PR involves a process that can seem complex and tedious and gaining the support of a specialist who can bring their experience and insight to help you through the process can significantly improve your chances of a successful application.

Any missing documents in submissions made online through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) can lead to an incomplete submission and make the submission invalid. Experienced professionals can ensure that there are no omissions or errors in the documentation.  They can also ensure that additional documents highlight your best attributes, such as letters of recommendation from your employers, will help you stand out from other applications and increase the chances of a success. They will lead you through everything from end to end, ensuring no essential documents or other pertinent information are left out.

The ICA e-Service portal can seem tedious, especially to those who are applying for the first time and it can make a real difference to have an expert to lead you through the whole process saving you time and stress.

Paul Immigrations Reviews: The Application Process

1. Interview by Phone

The initial phone interview with a prospective candidate will ascertain whether they are eligible to apply for PR status.  They will establish:

• The type of work pass held (ie. S Pass, Employment Pass, Personalised Employment Pass)
• Whether the prospective client has any family ties with any Citizens or PRs.
• Whether there are any pending applications with the ICA.
• The prospective applicant’s age, length of stay and salary.

2. In-Person Appointment

• Confirm if the prospect is holding the correct work pass and verify the pass when he/she is in for the appointment.
• Review his/her profile and gauge the likelihood of success.
• Go though the factors that will impact the approval of their PR status, including:
  • The profile assessment including educational qualifications, industry experience and special experience/qualities.
  • Status of ICA’s unspoken annual quota of approved PR applications.
  • Political climate
  • Difficulty of gaining approval given number of applications, stats, demand and unspoken factors.

This enables the client to decide whether to take up their services.

3. Document Request

Following the review of the applicant’s eligibility they will be asked to send their documents to the Immigrations Specialists.  These can be submitted by scheduling a meeting or scanning the documents and emailing them.

The documents required include:

• Audited form (also known as Form 4A)
• Application Fee.
• A recent passport-sized photograph.
• Proof of identity and any change of name.
• Evidence of qualifications.
• Evidence of employment and basic salary.
• Resume / curriculum vitae.
• Additional documents to demonstrate participation in charity and community activities etc

Once received the documents will be reviewed by the IS and ensure that they meet the requirements of the ICA.

4. Taking Charge of the Administration

The specialist will complete the form based on the information provided and then compose a personalised cover letter based on a questionnaire provided to the applicant as well as the application form.  The cover letter will be designed to emphasise his/her commitment to the local community and Singaporean society as a whole.

5. Guiding Client to Submit the PR Application

After all aspects of the application are complete, the specialist will then provide guidance for it to be submitted online via a secured Government site by the applicant. It generally takes one to two months to complete these stages.

Paul Immigrations Reviews: Outcome of Application

It takes the ICA four to six months to assess each submission. Once the response has been received the IS will advise the applicant of the result and assist them on the next course of action depending on whether it has been accepted or rejected.

Applying for Permanent Residency can be a complex process and it is important to ensure that your application will be effective in ensuring that you stand out in what is a very competitive process given the limited number of successful candidates each year.  Employing the services of their experienced team ensures that you are supported throughout the process and are advised on the best way of presenting yourself.