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Update on COMPASS Bonus Criteria

Singapore – More Details on COMPASS Bonus Criteria Released

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) released additional details on the two bonus criteria that form part of the Complementarity Assessment (COMPASS) framework which will apply to new Employment Pass (EP) applications staring September this year. The two bonus criteria that will help supplement the COMPASS score of EP candidates are: Criterion 5 (C5): Skills…

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Educational Qualifications

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower announced that a mandatory verification of educational qualifications (diploma level and above) should be completed by companies intending to hire Employment Pass (EP) holders from September 1st 2023 onwards. This change will require hiring companies to work with third-party government-certified screening agencies and submit a verification proof for EP candidates’…

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SINGAPORE

The Singapore authorities announced that eligible companies may apply for a temporary increase in their S Pass and Work Permit quota with the launch of the Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities (M-SEP) Scheme. Under this scheme, companies may be eligible to apply through the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) website if they can meet the qualifying…

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