In the face of global technological change and the rise of hard power, Singapore continues to accelerate the pace of attracting talent.
With a dual background in software and electronic technology,Mr.Csubmittedhis EPapplicationonJuly14thandwas approvedjust5days later, and will soon land in the Lion City.
This not only highlightsMOM‘s efficient vetting and approval mechanism for Hi-Tech talents, but also reflects Singapore‘s policy direction of“attracting talent“inthe fields ofAI, semiconductors and automation.
1. Another tech guru lands in the Lion City!
On July14th,Mr.C, who has a rich background in technology research and development,formallysubmitted his EPapplicationto Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) .Afteronly5working days, theapplication was successfully approved onJuly19th, successfully landing in Singapore.
This time around, the efficiency of the approval is far beyond the norm; according to the MOM official website,EPapproval foronline applicationsis usually10working days or less, while it can extend up to8weeksthrough local guarantees.
Photo/Chief C was successfully approved for EP in Singapore, stolen image must be punished!
This successis a high recognition of Mr.C’s professional competence and personal qualifications, and a reaffirmation of Singapore’s priority in supporting high-end technological talent.
In recent years, Singapore has launchedtechnology talent support programs such as Tech@SG to actively introduce high-level professionals with hard technology background. From MOM‘s announcementthat ” from September2023, experienced tech professionals with scarce skills will be eligible to apply for longer-term five-year EPs”, it is evident that the policy inclination has become more and more significant.
2、Software engineering + electronic technology dual background,hard science and technology is still the golden track in Singapore!
Mr.Chas a dual-discipline background in software engineering and electronic technology, which is in line with Singapore’s current“hard technology“strategy. According toMOM‘sKey Facts,the initial EP approval is usually for3years, and can be extended to3years or even5yearsfor experienced tech talents(Shortage List).
Photo/sourced from MOM, United Daily News
3、Professional team escort
After Mr.Csubmitted his EP applicationon July14 , it was approved in just five working days. This highly efficient process could not have been achieved without thecollaboration ofthe company’s manpower, professional immigration team andMOM system.
According tothe latest official announcement from MOM :
Online applications (EP eService)aretypicallyapproved or receive processing progress updates within10business days;
For overseas companies with local guarantee, the approval time may be extended to8weeks;
Through theCOMPASSquantitative system assessment and reasonable salary matching, hard science and technology talents are often granted fast approvals and long-term visas.
ChiefC‘s application team does the following two guarantees on material preparation:
Refine Stage 1&2 materials: ensure that the monthly salary, job description, academic credentials, and previous program experience meetCOMPASSrequirements;
Fitting into the field of science and technology: highlighting its scarcity and technical contribution in algorithm development and hardware control system to enhance persuasive power.
Upon receipt of theIPAletter,Mr.C will quickly complete the immigration preparation, medical examination arrangement and visa activation. Upon arrival, he will only need tocollect the cardthrough EP eService or at the MOMService Center, without any additional attachment process.
EPcards are usually mailed within a few days and the whole process is smooth and hassle-free.
[Conclusion]The successful landing of ChiefCdemonstrates the following key points:
Singapore is continuing to enhance its “hard tech” strategy:composite professionals withsoftware+electronics backgrounds are at the most favored stage of the policy;
MOMapprovals are efficient, transparent and flexible: onlineEPsaregenerallyapproved within10working days, and tech talents are more likely to be granted five-year long-term visas;
A team of professionals assists in the precise operation: pre-screening of materials,COMPASS penetration and policy alignment make the process concise and smooth.
For more professionals with hard-tech capabilities,Mr.C‘s experience is a valuable model: focusing on professional competencies, ensuring a reasonable salary, and matching with a professional support team are the key toobtaining fast-track entry qualificationsinthe STEMfields to Singapore, as well as injecting new energy into the local technology ecosystem.
Note:References are fromMOMSingapore, United Morning Post, synthesizedfrom ChiefC‘s dictation, reproduced with attribution.
