MOM rejected work permit
Im faizal from Malaysia.I want ask you鈥檒l about Singapore MOM.I just get job at Singapore,but MOM rejected my work permit.Their reasons only this :
we regret to inform u that your application is unsuccessful
I work at Singapore before almost 5 years then resign and settle everything include my income tax.Now i get better job in Singapore,but my work permit rejected by MOM.What i should do for MOM approve my work permit?
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If anyone RECENTLY got a successful application, would you be so kind to share the experience/procedure etc. Thanks a bunch...
Faizal90 wrote:What i should do for MOM approve my work permit?
It sounds as simple as it is difficult: To get a work pass you must fulfill all written and unwritten requirements set by MoM.
Now, without all of these being publicised or known (plus changes going on all the time), there remains an element of chance.
Basically, there is nothing you can do if you do not belong to the group that MoM desires - and very little you (or rather, your employer) can do if the rejection reason is unknown.
Sorry!
Having a same problem here. I supposed to start my training on 24 Oct. But on 15 Oct, my employer called and tell me that my work permit have been rejected and they will do a second appeal. Until now I didn't receive any news from them. Everytime I emailed or WhatsApp, they said that still pending with MOM. 馃槱
If really your employer appealed then you need to wait for its outcome. But, meantime you should have asked your employer for the reason of your pass rejection. Good luck
But in case you meant your friend asked for the reason of YOUR rejection: MoM does not disclose such information to anybody other than you and your employer - so I assume there was a misunderstanding on your friend's part.
I am from Singapore, a filipino, 53 yrs old, had 12 yrs exp working in healthcare in Singapore. I resigned from my last job bec i got a better offer from another company. Cut the story short, i got offer, signed contract at new comp, tendered my resignation at current job, served 2month notice. Last nov18, my WP was cancelled and i left Sg so my WP can be processed . As healthcare worker, we need to get approval from AIC first before the employer聽 can proceed with WP application at MoM. AIC has already approved my application before my WP was cancelled. Nov 20, my new employer applied for my work permit and it was rejected bec of my age. During the whole time i applied to the new job up until the signing聽 of contract, my age is clearly stated there. Why the HR did not know this rule i have no idea! I would not have jeopardized my status if they have told me about this, i dont know as im just an applicant. I thought they offered me a job, then it means i am wualified on all counts. They said they put in an appeal Nov21. Up until now, i havent heard from the HR,,, i am stuck here in KL, cannot go back Sg bec of my pending appeal. My children( grown ups) are all in SG. Christmas is approaching. Can anyone pls tell me what are my chances for the appeal?
Thank you all in Adv
Gina
In those cases, we always say "Do not resign from your current job before the work pass for the new one is approved!", but this might be different for WP if, as you wrote, a new WP can only be applied for after cancellation of the old.
In any case, the employer is under no obligations to tell you all the visa requirements and can never give any guarantee at all that you will receive it. MoM decides and can reject for any reason they like!
If there really is an age limit, as you wrote, you are probably out of luck and my best advice is to look for a job elsewhere.
Then you may even work on LoC - but please note that issuance os LoC is not assured either.
Thank you for your immediate reply. You said the employer is under no obligation in telling me the visa requirement- it doesnt make sense at all bec why would they hire someone, who they know doesnt meet MoM standards?
My supposed to be employer said they have wrote in an appeal for reconsideration. But the problem is im stuck bec i cannot enter Sg while the appeal is pending, right? I need a miracle, Beppi
Gina1967 wrote:it doesnt make sense at all bec why would they hire someone, who they know doesnt meet MoM standards?i
Maybe they didn't know it themselves?
Gina1967 wrote:i cannot enter Sg while the appeal is pending, right?
Of course you can enter - if you have a valid visa (as ASEAN citizen, you can get an SVP on arrival).
But of course they will see your application, so they may ask questions. (And they can deny you entry for any reason they like, but that rarely happens unless they suspect you will do something illegal, like work before the WP is issued.)
Your two big mistakes were giving up the PR (why?!?) and resigning from your job before the new WP was approved.
Now you should wait until you have another residence visa (EP, S-Pass. WP, DP, LTVP or student pass). One short visit on SVP might be possible, but not more than that.
Well, because of these you need to be lucky now if the authorities allow you to stay in Singapore again in future. You should make a plan B for another country in case it does not work out
I know this is heartless in your situation, but authorities do not have a heart!
Yes, ASEAN country people can visit Singapore without requiring a prior visa but in your case is different as purpose of your visit should be rationale or else you may face questions at immigration checkpoint.
I can only say again that Visiting on an SVP (from ICA) is independent of any pending work pass application (which is at MoM). Cancelling your WP application will not give you any advantages (or disadvantages) for visiting Singapore.
BUT: cancelling it might have grave implication for your chances to live and work in Singapore again. So if you want to do that, I recommend waiting for the result.
- Visiting on an SVP (from ICA) is independent of any pending work pass application (which is at MoM). Cancelling your WP application will not give you any advantages (or disadvantages) for visiting Singapore.
- DP n LTVP can be applied by someone (your spouse) who can sponsor you. (You actually cannot apply by yourself.)
I have no idea why you think these aren't聽 true. But in the end you of course make your own (right or wrong) decisions.
My boyfriend whose also Malaysian (JB) a work permit holder. He's looking for a new job too, and I am afraid that his WP will not be approve too. Not sure if there's any updated advice on whether MOM will specify the reason of rejecting his application.
Im so worried sick but couldnt do anything!!
Need some advice here, thanks!
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