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Lanturn SG Blog - Immigration Category

  Reading time 9 minutesThe Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) is a crucial factor in attracting and retaining talented professionals from different countries and ethnicities in Singapore’s CBD. By balancing competitiveness and local’s interests, the Singapore government has created a vibrant and diverse workforce. However, this balancing act has certain effects on the Employment Pass (EP) application process. […]

 

  Reading time 6 minutes The 2023 Singapore Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) period is now open, bringing new updates and considerations for both first-time applicants and renewals. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has implemented streamlined processes and expanded benefits, while also imposing stricter eligibility criteria. Read on to ensure that you have the latest information before submitting your application […]

 

  Reading time 11 minutesThere are many different types of work pass in Singapore or work permits, and if you are looking to hire and retain the best staff, it helps to understand the options: Work Pass in Singapore – Employment Pass (EP) This is the most common type of valid work visa or work pass issued to skilled […]

 

  Reading time 19 minutesMany self-employed people worldwide have turned to the Internet to promote and sell their work. Presently, securing a freelance visa in Singapore opens doors to countless opportunities, with the increasing demand for skilled freelancers. After the pandemic, many came to realise that freelancing has become a lucrative source of additional income in Singapore’s […]

 

  Reading time 8 minutesTo attract more skilled foreign workers to Singapore, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass), which launched on January 1, 2023. This new pass aims to attract foreign talents who “possess valuable networks, as well as deep skills and expertise, that can help Singapore grow,” according […]

 

  Reading time 6 minutesStarting September 2023, Singapore work pass applicants would now need to hit a minimum threshold to qualify under a new point system created by the Ministry of Manpower called the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS). Would this new point system make things easier or harder for employers and employees?  What is COMPASS? As mentioned, […]

 

  Reading time 4 minutesOnce you gain an employment pass and are working in Singapore, you might consider becoming a permanent resident (PR). Being a Singapore PR comes with several benefits, such as easier access to certain loans for housing and investment purposes. Permanent residents can use the Central Provident Fund (CPF) for retirement, and it’s the […]

 

  Reading time 8 minutesIt’s no secret that Singapore is one of the best countries to live in. Its stable government, enviable economic landscape, universal healthcare, and adequate infrastructure attract a steady stream of people seeking to become permanent residents (PR) in Singapore. 2018 data shows that 522,347 Singapore PR holders currently reside in Singapore. Becoming a permanent resident […]

 

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