dont be and idiot and serve NS

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Sinkie died doing NS, ex-PR skipped NS but return to work.
Singapore Expats Forum - View topic - Renounced PR, re-enter with EP

Hi there - I wanted to ask some questions on behalf of my husband:

a) He grew up largely in Singapore and was a second generation PR
b) His parents were first generation PR when he got his 2nd generation PR and are still PRs (have not yet opted for citizenship but could choose to do so)
c) Me, his wife, has never lived in Singapore and has no ties to the country.

We are looking to relocate and he has choices of job offers in Singapore and another country, both of which are appealing. He likes the job in Singapore a lot though and loves the place having grown up there. He had to renounce his PR pre-NS at the age of around 18 for extenuating personal circumstances and went overseas to study. This was in 2001.

Big question - I would love to move to Singapore. He also would love to move back. The Singapore company was willing to apply for his EP to see if it gets approved (due to the obvious discussions on this board that say it's more difficult since he renounced PR prior to NS). The company applied and he got the EP which we were very pleasantly surprised. He is highly skilled in his field of work and I believe the company put up a very good case. He is extremely keen to join the company in Singapore. He also has a good choice of job in another country which he is happy taking as well.

Question - if we move to Singapore under his EP (I can also potentially move with my company and get an independent EP I think) - will this only be temporary? Can he get a PR again? Have there been cases? Or will it always be temporary? (i.e. on step-to-step renewing the EP). Is there a limit to the amount of times an EP can be rejected?

We also want to move to Singapore but it is important to consider if we will be able to settle again in Singapore and stay for a prolong period. It's important for us to move to a place where we can settle and not have to potentially pack up and move again immediately if he can never apply for a PR and just keep renewing EPs (again, is there a limit?).

Firstly we are very thankful the EP has been approved which was the first step. Now should we make the move to Singapore without fear of having to pack up and move everytime the EP comes up for renewal or if he can never apply for PR?

One other thing - what about inheritance? If he can never be a PR/citizen - does it affect being able to claim inheritance (since parents's assets are mostly in Singapore?)

Thanks and a prompt response would be very helpful!

I thought that farking Hen said that those 2nd gen PR who didn't serve NS, will not be allowed to work in SG. It seem that is is not true.

8,800 PRs served NS in last five years
These PRs were warned about the consequences of their action at the point of renouncing their PR status. 'Their failure to serve NS will be taken into account when they subsequently apply to study or work in Singapore,' said the minister

FT get scholarhsip while locals get jail

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Man torn between family responsibilities and national service went AWOL
January 2nd, 2012

A 21-year-old man was sentenced to 5 months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to an offence under the Enlistment Act.

The defaulter, Mr Chen FuQuan had failed to report for National Service as required under the Enlistment Act.

In mitigation, Mr Chen who is not represented by a lawyer said that he loves his country (Singapore) but he loves his family more. If he had reported at the date specified under the Enlistment Notice, it would sent his family into grave financial difficulties hence he choose to stay away – to make more money for the family.

However, after 9 months of being on the run, he felt that this cannot be allowed to go on and thus decided to face the music by surrendering himself to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) which he was supposed to report to.

The court heard that Mr Chen is married with 2 kids, the elder one being 4 years old and the younger one is 1 month old.

Those convicted for an offence under the Enlistment Act can face up to three years’ imprisonment or a fine not exceeding S$10,000 or both.