Singapore PR application through spouse

[dexter2409]

I am planning to apply for a Singapore PR and just need to know what my chances are. I have just finished my MBA in States, have approx 4-5 years of prior experience and would be taking up a job with a firm that unfortunately doesn't sponsor a work visa. Now since I have a degree from States, I have applied for a work holiday permit that will allow me to work for 6 months. I would put in my PR application during this 6 months time through my wife who is a Singapore Citizen (We got married recently ... just 3 months back).

From what I have read I think the ICA looks at the PR application positively if the applicant has atleast 6 months of work exp in Singapore (preferably on a work visa) and has been married for atleast a year. What would you all say? Should I go ahead with my PR application through my wife or apply for a Landed PR instead?

[Depends]

If you subsequently get divorced, you will have problems renewing your PR if you applied as a spouse. May be a small issue now but may become a big one one day (based on Singapore statistics). So my advice, apply on your own.

[Vulcanl]

Dexter,

This is weird:

"...a job with a firm that unfortunately doesn't sponsor a work visa..."

It doesn't cost them anything to apply EP for you, so their reluctance to do so would raise alarm bells in my mind.

My opinion re: your query is to take the easiest route to obtain you PR.  That would be via your spouse.  It is a no-brainer in my mind.

Best of luck to you.

[dexter2409]

Thanks VulcanI and depends. I have also read on some of the forums that one has to be married for a year or two to apply for a PR. Would applying immediately (within 4 months) be viewed negatively? I don't know how much of my education (dual degree) and work experience will be looked into while evaluating my application. If it is then I presume it will help atleast make my appn stand out in terms of other factors (possibility of finding a job, contributions to CPF etc).

[advisor]

You can apply for 1 year Long Term Social Visit Pass. Maybe even longer. Your wife will be the 'sponsor'.

[Vernon]

My friend was in the same situation last month. His wife wasn't working, so he was told to apply PR under his own merit. Instead he applied a long stay visa and got it.

[happy PR]

I am a US citizen and Married a Singaporean in September 2008. 2 days after our marriage I applied for PR. I recieved my 5 year PR January 2009.No questions asked

[vagabond]

Get a self sponsored work visa (PEP) and you can get a PR independent of your wife status

[Dingaling]

Thanks VulcanI and depends. I have also read on some of the forums that one has to be married for a year or two to apply for a PR. Would applying immediately (within 4 months) be viewed negatively? I don't know how much of my education (dual degree) and work experience will be looked into while evaluating my application. If it is then I presume it will help atleast make my appn stand out in terms of other factors (possibility of finding a job, contributions to CPF etc).

I'm not sure what their criteria is based on, but I'm single and applied within a month after arriving here on an EP. Got approval within a couple of months.