Foreigner Wife!

[Rof|maoxz]

Originally Posted by Exciter101

New rules? got degree also difficult to get PR?

This sucks man....

Having a degree, and possessing a well paid job, with a degree qualification do make a difference hor.... get what I mean?

[nycaloth66]

Okay, I am intending to marry a PRC girl. I have been working in China since 2003 and paying taxes over here. Her parents want me to get the PRC marriage cert over here, do I still have to go to ROM in Singapore to get a Singapore marriage cert?

Also, she intends to find work in Singapore, does she return with me on a normal tourist visa and I go to MOM to seek permission to marry etc.....then after our marriage is registered at ROM convert her tourist visa to a dependent's pass?

Can she look for employment here on a dependent's pass?

I am confused bro? Any advise? Whats the best way? She doesn't want to be left alone in China when my work contract here expires?

[korb]

Originally Posted by Rof|maoxz

korb, never submit your IR8A, and submit your IR8A diligently, even your annual income is low, is a different thing leh.

i did not submit my tax for the last 2 years as a selfemployed.i only resubmit this year.and when i apply LTSV.the 'NOA' from IRA was not ready,so i only submit 1 year of 'NOA'.i think that the reason for being rejected. ica gave 6mth social visit pass to look for a job and apply work permit i think this is base on my wife qualificatiion.but the letter also state that if within 2 months i did not apply for the 6 month social visit pass the special 6 months grant will consider as concealled.

[kelwong135]

Originally Posted by stoneman1961

Hi Bro Rof,

My wife have just got a 6 months social visit pass which was stated that it cannot be renew. Was also told to get a job so that can get work permit to carry on staying here. Is it advisable to do that?

Go and find ur MP.My fren also got this case and he go to his MP.After 1 mth the ICA reply and ask him to give them the dox that they wan and now still waiting for the reply.dun wait liao go n find MP tell him that u wan ur wife to look after ur parent cos they old liao.Cheers

[-Potato-]

HI all bro,
now i appy my wife PR and also LTSVP.
But still waiting for reply..and ICA give 2 month visit pass.
can she apply for job now?coz my fren hav job to recommend.
for info,my wife is thai.
thanks

[diesel]

Originally Posted by nycaloth66

Her parents want me to get the PRC marriage cert over here, do I still have to go to ROM in Singapore to get a Singapore marriage cert?

You work in China (I used to travel to Yiwu frequently) and you should know WHY her parents wanted you to get a PRC marriage cert.

To answer your question "do I still have to go to ROM in Singapore", the answer is 'you may do so'.

However, there are complicated legal issues involved. You have to think twice to get registered in ROM. I am not discouraging you.

Those who (S'pore man marrying foreign bride (e.g. PRC)) have gone through ROM, (unfortunately, in the case of unsuccessful marriage) they will tell you the real bitterness.

[cereal-killer]

Originally Posted by -Potato-

HI all bro,
now i appy my wife PR and also LTSVP.
But still waiting for reply..and ICA give 2 month visit pass.
can she apply for job now?coz my fren hav job to recommend.
for info,my wife is thai.
thanks

If your wife applies for a job, that means the company have to pay levy
etc etc ??? kind of expensive for the company right ?

[cereal-killer]

Originally Posted by plain

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A Friend went thru the same thing you guys did, recently he received a letter from ICA, asking for his company details... Rental/lease agreement, company bank account statements for the last 12 mths, major contracts/invoices from company, documents to show his earned income etc.

wow.... ICA so strict ? or is this norm ?

First time hearing this sort of situation.

Any experienced bro here ? I'll like to find out too ....

[Rof|maoxz]

Originally Posted by -Potato-

HI all bro,
now i appy my wife PR and also LTSVP.
But still waiting for reply..and ICA give 2 month visit pass.
can she apply for job now?coz my fren hav job to recommend.
for info,my wife is thai.
thanks

Wait till her PR application is approved first lor.... why so fast let her work?

[cereal-killer]

wah liao , applied for my wife LTSVP 3 months ago and got a reply today, and her Long term has been rejected without any reasons.

After applying for her 3 mths ago, 2 weeks later I applied PR for her.... Now the chances are SUPER slim. I mean, if they reject LTSVP, what more about her PR status.

sigh...

I've considered approaching MP for this but if EVERYONE does this, then why should we go to ICA in the first place.

sigh... dunno where to let go my stress.

[KangTuo]

Originally Posted by cereal-killer

I've considered approaching MP for this

Seems like everyones last resort is approach MP...

I am thinking of joining the RC as volunteer, assit MP during meet the people session. Dunno if it will help in future when i bring my girlfriend back to sillypore in 2009 when her ban is lifted. Hope it will help when apply extention, LTVP , PR...

[diesel]

Originally Posted by KangTuo

Seems like everyones last resort is approach MP...
I am thinking of joining the RC as volunteer, assit MP during meet the people session. Dunno if it will help in future when i bring my girlfriend back to sillypore in 2009 when her ban is lifted. Hope it will help when apply extention, LTVP , PR...

That means you have to be the 'people-in-white'.

By the time year 2009, you may have met somebody better than her and you won't be so troubled by then.

[cereal-killer]

Originally Posted by KangTuo

Seems like everyones last resort is approach MP...

I am thinking of joining the RC as volunteer, assit MP during meet the people session. Dunno if it will help in future when i bring my girlfriend back to sillypore in 2009 when her ban is lifted. Hope it will help when apply extention, LTVP , PR...

I would prefer NOT to use MP (if possible) unless i've been cornered and no where else to turn to.

I just DON'T find the logic when they rejected the application LTSVP / PR . I've met people who earns as low as $1400 and yet they're still able to get PR for their wifes. (no, she's no graduate or any thing).

I've met PR citizens who applied "For the FUN of it" and got it on the first try and they have NO intention of staying longer and calling this country their homeland. I've met people who are PRs here for the past 10 years and LEAVING Singapore.

What can the MP do other than write a letter to ICA. Nothing else, the decision STILL rests on ICA officers.

[diesel]

Originally Posted by cereal-killer

I've met PR citizens who applied "For the FUN of it" and got it on the first try and they have NO intention of staying longer and calling this country their homeland. I've met people who are PRs here for the past 10 years and LEAVING Singapore.

Sorry to bring this ‘foreign wife’ thread aside for discussion.

I agree cereal-killer! It is VERY true. Chinese mainlanders are alot like this.

NUS, NTU, SMU pay tuition fees, scholarship and even subsidize for these foreign students, once got their PR and say bye-bye. Nowadays, lots of foreign students (especially mainlander Chinese) coming to Singapore for studies.

I have met and talked with many Chinese mainlanders working in local shipyards and those Chinese mainlanders managed to secure scholarships from shipping companies (e.g. shipyard). These shipping companies are so kind and offer them to pay fees for them. Once they completed their bond for two years and after getting PR, they are saying goodbye to Singapore! Worst, some already got their PR before they graduate!

Long ago, I interviewed three chaps from SAFTI OCS at different occasion. They were grumbling to me that Chinese mainlanders commissioned in SAF as officer and they have no intention of staying in Singapore at all!

I have traveling around the world. Singapore PR is the most easy to get. Free-flow like water! Most difficult PR to obtain should be Malaysia’s. And I doubt not many Singaporeans want a Malaysia’s PR. Even if yes, believe me or not, it is "super hard" tough to apply Malysia's PR! Surprisingly, United States’ PR is much easy to obtain than Malaysia’s!

I think ICA is the one to be blamed. I suggest PR can be placed in separate categories (e.g. long and short term). The short term can be treated like a VISA and can be extended on conditional basis. For a long term PR (also with 10 years expiry date) can be issued to foreign wife marrying to S’pore man.

Originally Posted by cereal-killer

What can the MP do other than write a letter to ICA. Nothing else, the decision STILL rests on ICA officers.

I fully agree with cereal-killer! ICA knows how to handle MP’s request. In fact, it is no use at all. The only benefit is, ICA thanking the MP to bring this issue into attention and that’s all.

I think we can resume discussion relating to this topic.

[-Potato-]

hi all,
got letter from ica.the ltsvp is apporve for 1 year..but pr kana rejected..haizz.said not met requirement,need to wait 2 year to apply again...
btw,ltsvp can looking for job?the letter only ask to go for medical check up..
ttanks..