Singapore’s PR system is designed to screen people who may be deemed undesirable in the country’s workforce. To become a Permanent Resident, you must prove that you have a sufficient income, that you are able to support yourself and your dependants, that you have no criminal record, and that you are not considered as a threat to Singapore’s security. The first impression is extremely important in today’s world. You cannot afford to make any mistakes when it comes to your personal information. You need to take care of it as your life depends on it.
Here are 4 reasons why your spouse’s PR application in Singapore was rejected:
Lack of Income
If the application for PR is being rejected due to the lack of your spouse’s income, unstable job, or being unemployed, then he/she must check his financial status with the help of an expert. Before filing for a PR Appeal, it is very important that he/she looks for a job that can generate enough money to support you and your family considering the high cost of living in the Little Red Dot.
Criminal Record and Threat to Security
If your spouse’s application is being rejected because of his criminal record, then he/she must clear the records from all the police stations. He/she should have had no criminal record.
Moreover, the government has made it mandatory to show that he/she does not pose any threat to the country’s security when applying for a PR. If he/she has any history of threatening someone, then he/she can expect to be rejected as a matter of course.
Incomplete Submission of Required Documents
When applying to become a permanent resident in Singapore for your spouse, you should be aware of the documents that ICA specifically requires to both the sponsor and the applicant. You’ll need to make sure that your application has all the necessary information and documents.
Sponsor checklist:
- Identity card
- Official marriage certificate
- Highest educational certificates (including all tertiary qualifications)
- Employer’s letter stating the date of employment, position held, salary per month for the previous six months with a breakdown into basic, overtime and allowance per month
- Payslips for the last six months
- IRAS/CPF consent form
- For self-employed: Valid Business Registration Certificate
- Occupational license pertaining to your employment
Applicant checklist:
- Valid travel document with valid Immigration Pass and passport pages showing personal particulars and official descriptions
- Identity card (if applicable)
- Birth certificate or official household census list or family register
- Deed Poll or change of name certificate (if applicable)
- Highest educational certificates (including all tertiary qualifications)
- Work Pass (if any)
- Employer’s letter stating the date of employment, position held, salary per month for the previous six months with a breakdown into basic, overtime and allowance per month
- Payslips for the last six months
- IRAS/CPF consent form
- For self-employed: Valid Business Registration Certificate
- Occupational license pertaining to your employment
Any missing documents will result in invalidation and another rejection of the application. So, if you’re unsure of what else is needed, contact a reliable PR application agency to help you.
Lack of Social Integration
If your spouse is applying for Singapore PR, he/she should be ready to spend a lot of time volunteering and taking part in activities. This is very important because he/she will need to prove that he/she has integrated into the local community.
He/She should try to do voluntary, and then take part in an activity organised by the local neighbourhood. If he/she does, he or she will be able to show that he/she has contributed to the community. The more time he/she spends volunteering, the better.
So, before submitting the appeal for your spouse, he/she should participate in activities with the local community to show his/her willingness to be a Singaporean.
Conclusion
There are many other reasons why your PR application might be rejected, but these are the most common reasons. You and your spouse should always keep an eye on these things to avoid any mishaps.
