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No update on EP Application after more than 3 weeks (approx. 24 days)

cherryblossom1307

Hi guys, I’d like to inquire regarding my employment pass application to MoM which hasn’t been approved yet since its submission 3 weeks ago. It was submitted by the employer on my behalf. However, I’d like to ask whether the delay could be caused by any reason?


Here’s the overview about my background: I’m an Indonesian (23 years old), holding bachelor in accounting from indonesian local university. The employer sponsoring my pass application is a big 4 accounting firm in Singapore which I’ve just accepted their offer last month. I’ve had 2 years + experience in the relevant assurance or auditing industry, working remotely in indonesia with a mid tier but top 5 audit firm in Singapore. I haven’t tendered my resignation to the firm yet as i’m waiting for the MoM approval for me to work on site with my next employer. The employer has done the self assessment test which shows i’m eligible and submitted the education verification result. May I know from my scenario, how high is the possibility for my pass to be approved?


Thanks in advance!

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beppi

There is no delay: The average processing time is 4 - 8 weeks, but some cases can take shorter or longer, depending on factors entirely out of your control. The key here is patience!

It is good that you did not resign from your previous job yet, as approval is never 100% certain (again often due to factors you cannot influence).

XDas

@cherryblossom1307

May I know what is your date of application?

P.S. for me also it is 3 weeks. They applied on 10th January. But still pending. Although MoM asked for some additional documents from my employer on 2nd week.My company already submitted additional docs. Waiting for the outcome🤞

cherryblossom1307

@beppi I see. Thanks for your explanation :)

cherryblossom1307

@XDas

Thanks for your reply… Mine was submitted on 7th January. Wishing us the best for the application outcome..

XDas

@cherryblossom1307

Any update on your EP?

cherryblossom1307

Hi @XDas, mine still pending. How about yours?

fighter0029

Hi guys!


My employer applied my Employment Pass on 24 January. The status is still pending. I'll update if there is news. Hopefully everything goes well for all of us!

datamaster01

Hi guys!


My employer applied my EP on 16 Jan 2025 (started showing as pending status) and still in pending status as of writing. Also, I asked the recruiter if there are notifications from MOM that the review process might be further delayed but they said none.


Hoping for good MOM feedback for everyone! Let's just pray for the best!

XDas

@cherryblossom1307

Mine also pending.I checked with my HR .She said need to wait for few more days

cherryblossom1307

@XDas I see…

XDas

@cherryblossom1307

Hi My EP just got approved today(11 am).waiting for IPA to get from HR.

My timeline

Applied:10 Jan

Asked for additional docs:22 Jan

Approved:6 Feb

Almost 4 weeks take.

Hope everyone's EP got approved.

fighter0029

@XDas

Congratulations! happy for you. What is your job role?

cherryblossom1307

@XDas Congrats! Happy to hear that.. Wish you all the best for the journey ahead..

fighter0029

@cherryblossom1307

Have you got any news today?

cherryblossom1307

Hi @fighter0029, still pending as of today cause the HR said it could take more time..

asaingp

Hi , anyone faced the situation, i am currently employed and signed offer with other employer and new employer says EP applied already but status is showing only 1 record in online portal?


is this expected and when does new application status will reflect on EP porta

edward living strowmann

It will take some time to show up online.

Wait for a few days. Eventually it gets visible second day but can wait for sometime

beppi

@asaingp We discussedthis before. (Did you try to find an answer by searching this forum?)

It can take a few days, after submission of the application, for it to be reflected in MoM's system.

But if it isn't shown a week later, then something is wrong - the employer should contact MoM to correct it!

asaingp

Hi edward, thanks but i think they applied in Jan last week but still not showing up

asaingp

It is showing as pending now thanks

fighter0029

Hi everyone!


My EP got approved last Saturday midnight. Hope everyone will be receiving good news soon!

datamaster01

Hi @cherryblossom1307, is your EP got approved already?

datamaster01

@cherryblossom1307

Have you got your EP approval yet?

cherryblossom1307

Hi @datamaster01 sorry for the late reply, it just got approved this morning.

datamaster01

@cherryblossom1307

Congrats to you! When you check your EP application status in MOM website, did it change or Pending state since 7th Jan?

cherryblossom1307

Thank you @datamaster01. The status changes to “Valid†after being approved.