Recently, we helped our client to successfully renew his SingaporeEP, this time, he got3yearsEP!
Mr.Z, a90-year-old company director,approached us in early2025with a clear goal:to renew his SingaporeEPand continue his investment layout.
But he was blunt:“My biggest concern, is the degree.“He had a wealth of management experience and a salary that far exceeded the norm, but he did not have a bachelor’s degree. At that time, the SingaporeEP‘sCOMPASSscoring framework had been fully implemented, andacademic qualifications were a mandatory scoring item, and without a degree, this item was0points.
This is a typical case of“outstanding strengths and obvious weaknesses“.Many people think that education is a dead end, but we know thatCOMPASSis a more flexiblepoints game, and the total score can be passed.Our task is to help him win this“points war“.
Picture / Screenshot of customer’s favorable comments, theft of pictures will be punished!
Our strategy is not to harden the shortcomings that cannot be changed, but to maximize the longcomings that are already there:
1、Accurate score calculation, a point is not wasted
The first thing the account manager did was to“actuarize“with him.The Singapore EP application is based on theCOMPASS scoringmechanism, with apassing score of40points.
We quickly targeted the two main high scorers:salaryandskills.His salary is well above the industry standard for his age, a solid20points.
At the same time, we systematized his professional skills and scarce experience as a senior manager in the investment field, and madeevery effort to get extra pointsinthe“skills“category.
2、Tailored application portrait
Instead ofexplaining anythingaround“academic qualifications” inthe application materials,we havedevoted all our efforts to portraying as an “experienced investor who can bring capital and professional value to Singapore“.
The business plan highlights his past successes, his deep understanding of the industry and the investment projects he can actually bring to Singapore.
3、All the way to keep a close eye on the details of the escort
From updating company documents to certifying salary structures, the account manager is on top of every step of the process to ensure that the logic between the materials is tight and impeccable.
We know that any small omission can be magnified when the shortcomings are obvious, so it is essential to be solid as iron in all other areas.
RESULT: Successfully approved fora 3-yearEP.
When the approval letter came down,Mr.Zwas very emotional. He said,“It seems that what is specialized should really be left to the professionals. Instead of focusing on my‘no’s‘,you guysturned my‘haves‘into a winning key.“
Application date: December 10th;
Date approved: December 15th.
Photo/Client successfully approved for EP in Singapore, photo theft must be investigated!
What this incident has taught us is this:
SingaporeEP‘sCOMPASSframework, which seems to be strict, actually gives applicants a clearer path to work on.Academic qualifications are not the only key to pass the test; high salary, scarce skills, and excellent management experience are all strong scoring points. The key lies in whether you can show it accurately and make the reviewer recognize your value.
If you are anxious aboutashortcomingin yourEPapplication, contact us for a professional assessment. Perhaps your path to success is clearer than you think.
*Reference source:MOMSingapore, Lianhe Zaobao, synthesized customer oral collation, reproduced with attribution.
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