Sapphire17
Filipino expat in Singapore
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Filipino
Lives in Singapore
Registration: 05 March 2020
EP rejected after 2 months, appeal pending by buddhi862
Hi friends, I would like to get some advice from you regarding my current situation. let me describe my situation. 2020 3rd July - I got an offer through an agency called Nicoll Curtin for the client Equinix, while I was working for my ongoing ...
Hi was anyone of you experienced that mom asked to reupload your diploma? They already have the record of it since my first job. Thank you. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi rachelle tan, how did you extend ur stay? Ica or mom? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi anyone tried extending special pass via ex employer from august up to now? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi xelon, Do you have idea for the reason of rejection? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi all, Just want to ask what if the previous job is only 3-4months (Covid issue), still need to put in The next pass application? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi, just want to share my colleague鈥檚 timeline: June 12 Spass applied June 19 Rejected after (if in sg can appeal) June 23 Appeal pending June 30 Approved Both application took just 1 week. She鈥檚 currently in Singapore. Construction ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
鈥� Employers are urged to defer bringing foreigners into Singapore during this period until further notice. Approvals for any new applications will be limited. You may continue to apply passes for foreigners who are already in ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi just want to ask, why is it always rejected at first? Mom didn鈥檛 check in ICA if the applicant is still in Singapore or not? Because i think it鈥檚 a waste of time waiting for a result but then again it will be automatically rejected at ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Happygirl123 Are you sure they appeal it? (Pending on their status?) Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi, Is anybody here in construction sector? Have you done swab test? How long and how to get the result? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi beppi thanks! Meaning mom can approve even if salary become lower by -$1000? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi all, is anyone here knows if someone holding spass before can be downgraded to work permit? Nationality is filipino, degree holder. Thanks Read More
EP rejected - anyone got successful appeal? by schaw
My EP got rejected because there was a different in salary range in job bank ads with my EP salary. MOM asked HR to re open the job ads and appeal for my application. Anyone got successful appealing before?
You are lucky to get the outcome so fast Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi just want to share. In my case before, my employer called mom to expedite the appeal coz my stvp was expiring that time. In just 9 calendar days they approved it stating i am in Singapore. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
You can try extending your visit pass twice, thrice. I know a lot got approved due to lockdown. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi woshidavid, How鈥檚 your appeal? Is this your first job? Read More
EP rejected - anyone got successful appeal? by schaw
My EP got rejected because there was a different in salary range in job bank ads with my EP salary. MOM asked HR to re open the job ads and appeal for my application. Anyone got successful appealing before?
My appeal was approved last April 9, after 9 calendar days Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi Kenchoi, as far as i remember you cannot apply for an extension again online if once rejected. You can try walk-in with a local sponsor. My reason before was my flight was cancelled because no more flights in and out of my country and it鈥檚 ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi it鈥檚 indicated in the email once it鈥檚 approve already. The status will be 鈥淎pproval in-principle of payment of $30.鈥� Then will change to 鈥渁pproved鈥� once payment is done. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
https://www.ica.gov.sg/visitor/visitor_extendyourstay You can apply here online. Just state your purpose in the remarks section, you need to pay $30 upon approval. Goodluck! Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi guys, it鈥檚 Sapphire17 again, just want to share my timeline for my spass. - Feb 5 Spass applied - Feb 17 Rejected due to quota - Feb 20 Spass applied for their sister company (same boss owner) - March 26 Rejected again due to additional ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi soulsoy09, Background? What鈥檚 ur industry and is it EP? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
How would MOM know if someone who has a pending application is in Singapore already? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi, I called mom, they will still process pending applications as per usual for foreigners, those WHO ARE ALREADY IN SINGAPORE otherwise very limited. Also can still submit new applications during this time subjected to approval. Mom will not work ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Regarding the newest update from prime minister, work from home starting april 7, is anyone here knows if MOM will still work during this time and still process pending application? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Goldy_sam01 which industry are you in? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Cannot be appealed? My boss says she wants to appeal on this rejection. How?! Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi beppi the rejection is like this: We assessed the supporting documents the we have requested from you, unfortunately we find that your company is not suitable to employ foreign employees. Do you have any ideas on this? Thank you Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi beppi thank you for the response. I am currently in singapore, and employer still wants to appeal on that kind of rejection thru agency. Any advice? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Sapphire: This means the company is not allowed to hire foreigners. You better look for another employer! Hi beppi, my employer wants to appeal on this. Is it possible? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi. What does this mean? My employer told me it鈥檚 not about quota: 鈥渃ompany is not suitable to employer foreign employees鈥� Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi beppi is it possible to have 2 pending spass applications at the same time? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi, when it was approved? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi, i saw on facebook 1 spass was approved yesterday, so i think MOM still working on this despite of the virus issues. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Can you ask your employer if mom asked for additional documents on their side? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Any update since last week?? Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
Congrats! And details in between the approval? Read More
ICA implemented electronic arrival card for foreign visitors by surya2k
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has launched an electronic arrival card for foreign visitors to Singapore, and started a three-month trial for the card from Thursday (4 October, 2018, TODAY) at most of the air, land and sea ...
Hi how will employer send this electronic arrival card when issuing pass? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Congrats po. They approve on saturday? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi just want to ask (cant find any answers tho) Is there anyone here experienced this, mom asked for additional documents from employer (coz first spass, small company with 6 staffs only but got quota) WHY? And how long to get approval after ... Read More
EP Pending for almost 3 months(83 days) by r8rai
Hi Everyone, My employer has applied for the EPass on 30th Nov and after almost 3 months it is still pending. There is no communication from MoM. MoM asked for some letter from the HR withing 20 days of application and it was provided by HR. After ...
Hi what are those addtl docs? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi, im also worried if i stay longer outside SG because of the increasing cases of ncov and will soon have travel ban and cannot enter SG anymore.. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Hi, My spass was applied nearly 3weeks ago and just today, mom asked for additional docs from employer since it is the first time they applied for spass. Tomorrow my employer will submit the docs and will call mom. Questions: 1. Is my waiting time ... Read More
EP second time application by amanda96
Hey guys, looking for opinions/views from other members on here. I鈥檓 a Malaysian Chinese and my employer applied the EP for me. But it got rejected due to them not posting on Jobbanks. My employer then posted up the ad for 14 days and then ...
Is job bank post needed if spass only? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
Even mom closes at 5:30pm? Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
What time mom usually posts results? Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
Hi what if exit in JB and stay for 1 week. Then bus jb to kl Airplane kl to sg? Thanks Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
Does anyone experience going to JB to extend visit pass in singapore and going back? Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
I am being paranoid, keep refreshing and refreshing eponline lol I dunno why this time approvals are taking too long, is it bec of the virus? Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
Hi, is that a big impact? Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
My first job was 1.5 yrs and the 2nd is 10mos only (company cant pay for full time anymore so it鈥檚 not me) Question: Does mom approve on sat and sun? I鈥檝e read here a lot of approvals were during weekends?! Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
Hi beppi thank you for your response! Tried SAT and i am eligible for spass.. $2900 $2700 below is not Read More
EP second time application by amanda96
Hey guys, looking for opinions/views from other members on here. I鈥檓 a Malaysian Chinese and my employer applied the EP for me. But it got rejected due to them not posting on Jobbanks. My employer then posted up the ad for 14 days and then ...
Hello everyone! Just want to ask for my SPASS (Im worrying you are all EP holders) Country: Philippines Almost 3 years working in Singapore This is my 3rd job already: Applied: Feb 5 Rejected: Feb 17 Reason: Wrong previous company name in the ... Read More
EP processing time May 2019 by He19
Hi All, Had applied for EP last week , till today status is pending. My last EP was approved in 5 days. And renewals took 10-15 days. Forum postings from last year gives me an idea that it may take 2-6 weeks to get outcome from MoM. Any recent ...
Hello everyone! Just want to ask for my SPASS (Im worrying you are all EP holders) Country: Philippines Almost 3 years working in Singapore This is my 3rd job already: Applied: Feb 5 Rejected: Feb 17 Reason: Wrong previous company name in the ... Read More