As the global competition for talent intensifies, Singapore continues to be Asia’s “first choice” for talent, attracting countless high-end professionals with its efficient and transparent visa regime, diversified and open business environment, and highly internationalized workplace ecosystem.
The success story we’re sharing today is a true reflection of how Singapore is opening its doors to global tech talent.
Congratulations to our client,Mr.H, who was successfully approved for the SingaporeEmploymentPass(EP)! His story is not only inspiring, but also a valuable reference for more professionals with international background and technology expertise.
1、Extraordinary background: senior students of famous universities+continuous entrepreneurs
Mr.His an international tech talent with a strong academic background and entrepreneurial spirit. He holds an undergraduate and master’s degree from a prestigious university in the U.S., which is known as Silicon Valley’s “talent engine” and home to the founders of countless tech unicorns.
After graduation,Mr.Hdidn’t choose a big factory, but directly started his entrepreneurial path, founded several technology startups, and accumulated rich experience in product development, data modeling and market operation.
His career trajectory has never deviated from the keywords of “innovation” and “technology”, and hehas profound technical skills and business transformation abilityinthe field ofAIand data analytics. Based on this ability, he has been recognized by a local Singaporean tech company and has been appointed to a key position in charge of product strategy and data system construction.
At the early stage of our communication with the client, we judged that his academic background and work experience were highly compatible with the position applied for and he was a very competitiveEPapplicant.
2. Job matching: key technical positions, highlighting the advantages of international experience
Mr.His joining a rapidly expanding local tech company with a focus on AI and platform automation solutions with clients across Southeast Asia. He will be the Head of Product and Data, coordinating new product development andAImodule integration to help the organization expand into the regional market.
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM)has clear requirementsforEPholders: not only should they have a good educational background and salary level, but they should also demonstrate the irreplaceability of the position and its potential contribution to the local economy. From2023,MOMhas introduced a supplementary assessment framework, theCOMPASSsystem, which assessesEPapplicationson four dimensions: salary, educational qualifications, job scarcity and company diversity.
Mr.H’s application stood out with the following highlights:
Excellent academic score (Master’s Degree from a reputable US university);
The position is highly scarce (AI& Data Product Owner);
The business has a well diversified structure;
Well-matched technical experience with an international perspective.
Our application materials focused on his project results, experience in multinational teamwork, and the impact he could bring to technology transformation, which was supported by the employer and officially recognized.
Photo/Mr. H. successfully approved EP, stolen photo must be punished!
3. Efficient Approval: SuccessfulEP, Showing Singapore’s Sincerity in Attracting Talents
Mr.Hformally submittedhis EPapplicationonJuly11,2024, andreceived his approval notice onJuly21,2024,just 10 days later. The whole process was efficient and smooth, reflecting Singapore’s positive attitude towards “instant approval” for high-end technology talents.
The rapid approval ofthe EPis also closely related to the high degree of compatibility of the client’s conditions. At the same time, it also reflects the Singapore government’s policy direction of “grabbing the fastest and the most accurate” in the global talent landscape.
According toa recent report byLianhe Zaobao andMOM, as of2024,the proportion ofSingaporeEPholders in the tech sector continues to be high, especially insegments such asAI, data, and blockchain, where the demand for talent is much higher than in previous years.
In the future, Changi Innovation District andOne-NorthTechnology Corridor will become the main locations for more international techies to settle, start and grow their businesses. For those with international educational background, technical expertise and product capabilities, Singapore is a springboard to fast-track your career.
Conclusion: International background+professional ability, Singapore welcomes you!
Mr.H‘sEPapproval case reaffirms the fact that Singapore truly welcomes international talents who can bring about technological breakthroughs and industrial upgrades. If you also have a world-class education background, experience in technology entrepreneurship, or are thinking of expanding into the Asian market, Singapore is a worthy starting point for you.
If you would also like to assess yourEPqualifications, or would like to know more about the application process and strategies for success, please feel free to write to us privately. We are ready to provide you with one-on-one professional advice to help you start a new chapter of your career in Singapore!
Note:References fromMOMSingapore, United Morning Post, synthesizedfrom Mr.H’s dictation, reproduced with attribution.
