To this day, there are thousands of foreign individuals seeking permanent residency in Singapore. Among them, only a few will be fortunate enough to receive approval. When there are many cases for permanent resident (PR) rejection in Singapore, this case is inevitable. ICA is tightening the Singapore PR process, after all, considering the number of applications.
Luckily, receiving a rejection letter is not the end of your journey to becoming a permanent resident. You can wait for six months after your initial application to send another application. Alternatively, within six months from the date of your application, you can file an appeal to the ICA. Should you opt for the latter, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to appeal after a PR rejection in Singapore.
Step 1: Review Your Initial Application
As the old saying goes, “solution comes after knowing the problem”. To make your appeal effective, you have to know why your initial application got rejected. Reviewing your application will help. Did you miss a required document? Have you included all your merits and credentials? Did you write your application letter convincing enough?
If you cannot find where your application went wrong, you can consult Singapore Top Immigration for advice and recommendations.
Step 2: Consider All Your Merits
Most of the time, applicants fail to include all their merits in their application. In some cases, they have simply forgotten to include them. Sometimes, they think the merit isn’t good enough to be included in the application. Honestly speaking, all your merits, especially those you get while living in Singapore are important.
Should you received merit after submitting your application, you can also include them in your appeal. This will make your appeal stronger and more convincing.
Step 3: Include Supporting Documents
Supporting documents such as official letters, receipts, and other papers must be included to support your appeal after PR rejection. Depending on the grounds of your appeal, you can include a letter from your company complimenting your contributions. You can also include documents such as school transcripts to prove your academic achievements if you are applying as a foreign student.
Step 4: Drafting Your Letter of Appeal
Once all the necessary documents are compiled, it is time to draft your letter of appeal. Writing an appeal letter is a bit challenging. You have to be both courteous and convincing at the same time. Be straightforward with your appeal and try to make it sound considerable for the receiver. If you need help in drafting your letter, we at Singapore Top Immigration are here to help!
Step 5: Review Your Appeal
Missing a required document or credential must be a lesson learned. Before submitting your appeal, make sure to double-check your letter, supporting documents, and credentials. It is also recommended that you have a professional immigration consultant check your appeal before submitting it.
Step 6: Submit Your Appeal
Again, you can submit your appeal to the ICA within 6 months after sending your application. You can send your appeal via mail to the ICA’s Permanent Residency Department with the following address:
Immigration and Checkpoints Authority
Permanent Residency Department
ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
Singapore 208718
After sending your appeal, you will need to wait for four to six months before receiving a response from the ICA. For more information, contact us at Singapore Top Immigration today!
