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Case: Zero Academic Qualifications, Approved for Singapore EP Pass in 8 Days, How Did He Do It?

Education level is an important assessment criterion for immigration applications in many countries, but this does not mean that you must have a high level of education to successfully immigrate.

Sometimes, even those with zero educational background can successfully apply! Recently, the New Enterprise team successfully helped Mr. J obtain a Singapore EP pass in just 8 days.

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① COMPASS scoring criteria

So, how can someone with zero educational background apply for a Singapore EP (Employment Pass)? First, we need to understand the Singapore EP's review criteria.

1. Complementarity Assessment Framework

In addition to meeting the qualifying wage requirement, EP candidates must also pass the points-based Complementary Assessment Framework (COMPASS) starting September 1, 2023. Your application will be scored primarily based on four fundamental criteria: salary, qualifications, diversity, and support for local employment .

You can earn points if your skill bonuses and strategic economic priority bonuses meet or exceed expectations.

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2. Scoring Criteria

The COMPASS system requires applicants to have at least 40 points. If your application meets the relevant eligibility criteria, you can also earn additional points based on extra reward criteria.

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3. Various indicators

The COMPASS system provides the following scoring guidelines for each indicator:

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② Mr. J's Immigration Story
Mr. J is a young entrepreneur focused on blockchain technology research. He has served as CEO of Company M, located on China's eastern coast, for nearly 10 years. As his personal and company assets continued to grow, Mr. J began planning to expand into overseas markets.

After careful consideration, Mr. J chose Singapore as his ideal immigration destination because it is not only a global financial center with a stable market, but also a livable environment. However, for some reason, Mr. J was unable to provide convincing proof of his educational qualifications, which created an obstacle in his initial immigration application. Therefore, he sought help from a professional immigration service team.

Through a friend's introduction, Mr. J contacted the New Enterprise Point team. After thoroughly understanding Mr. J's background and needs, New Enterprise Point's account manager customized an EP (Electronic Pass) premium work permit solution for him. Thanks to thorough preparation, Mr. J's EP permit was successfully approved within 8 days!

③ EP Application Process

1. Customized solutions

The New Enterprise team communicated extensively with Mr. J to understand his needs and strengths. Based on Mr. J's personal skills and professional expertise, and in conjunction with the COMPASS scoring criteria, a customized EP application plan was tailored for him. Although Mr. J could not provide academic credentials, his position as a senior executive at Company M with a monthly salary exceeding 7,500 SGD significantly boosted his application.

2. Submit materials

On June 2, 2022, New Enterprise Assistance helped Mr. J submit his EP application materials.

3. Successfully approved

Just eight days later, on June 10, 2022, Mr. J's EP permit was successfully approved. The New Enterprise team followed up throughout the entire process, from document preparation and submission to review, to ensure the smooth completion of Mr. J's application.

For those immigrating overseas, education is not the only evaluation criterion.

Educational qualifications are not the sole basis for immigration assessment. Superior salary, eligibility, skills, and other factors can significantly increase the chances of a successful application. New Enterprise's team's professional services and precise application strategies helped Mr. J successfully obtain his EP pass, opening the door for him to enter the Singapore market.

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When immigrating overseas, education is not the only evaluation criterion. If your salary, qualifications, skills, and other conditions are superior, this will greatly increase your chances of success.