Hi i am a malaysian who recently got offered a position in a singapore company. I hold a malaysian diploma and a UK university based degree. Its been around 2 weeks and my incredibly nice employer whom used an agent to apply for the EP is saying there is still no status. I have over 8 years experience. Couldnt possibly see why it would take long to approve my pass. Is 2 weeks normal without any status/under processing? Thanks in advance.. 
EP application
Native19
21 April 2015 08:37:30
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beppi
21 April 2015 09:42:31
14820
For EP processing, anything up to a month is quite normal, and it can sometimes also take two months.
So relax and be patient!
Native19
21 April 2015 09:44:09
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I guess ill just have to wait and see..fingers crossed..thanks beppi
Native19
23 April 2015 15:28:17
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Got approved!! Thanks beppi for encouraging me to wait. 
Patient
01 May 2015 08:01:23
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I receive a better offer from another company and was applied by my employer for ep last april 21. But until now i still dont have approval. Hope it gets approved i really wanted to start working with that great company.. Hopefully this week or next week we will receive approval from MOM.
shilpabruce
05 May 2015 10:26:16
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Hi Bepi,
I hv applied for the EP pass on 23rd of April through my employer. Its been 12 days now the status shows its underprocess. I m worried and want to know how much time does it take For an IPA to get cleared . TIA ☺
beppi
05 May 2015 11:47:27
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Processing of EP applications can take anywhere between a few days and one or two months.
A major factor in this is the background checks and verifications MoM does at the applicants previous countries, schools and employers - if they do not respond in time, the process takes longer.
There is nothing you can do to accelerate this, so just sit back and wait!
Patient
05 May 2015 12:24:21
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I got rejected. 😓
Loony_worker
05 May 2015 17:12:44
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My Employer applied for my EP renewal on 17th April , But still status pending . I am in SG from 3 years and every other time it never took more than 5 days . Seriously worried !! Any Suggestion why its taking this much time.
Loony_worker
05 May 2015 17:13:37
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Too Bad .I am also getting the intution that My EP will also be rejected
beppi
05 May 2015 17:37:59
14820
As I said, there is nothing you can do but wait.
It makes no difference whether you worry or not, so I suggest you don't!
associategal
14 May 2015 15:20:22
6
Hi Loonyworker, did you ever hear back regarding the renewal of your pass?
Loony_worker
31 May 2015 07:48:06
3
Hi It was approved . Sorry for delayed response.
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