Why a 2nd chance is not granted?

[MarrickG]

I was an ex-convict and a repeated drug offender. I have stayed away from drugs since my release in Feb 2004. After working as a general worker for several years, I started a small construction business in 2007. I married a PRC national, a divorcee who brought her son here to study in 2005. I applied for PR on their behalf in Aug 2008.

In Nov 2008, I received a reply from the Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA) that their PR applications were unsuccessful "in view of your (my) adverse records."

I made an appeal through Mr. Zainudin Nordin, MP for Bishan- Toa Payoh GRC. On Dec 2008, I received a reply that my appeal was unsuccessful, citing the same reasons.

On Sept 2009, I applied for PR for them in separate application forms. I received an invitation letter for PR for my step-son. A month later, I was informed that my wife's PR application was unsuccessful, again citing the same reason.

To date, my step-son's PR application is still pending. As a foreign student, his monthly school fees were $130.50. He is currently studying in a secondary school and paying monthly school fees of $226. Furthermore, in order to adopt him, his mother must be a Permanent Residence - a basic requirement by the Family & Community Development Town.

Due to my wife's unsuccessful PR applications, I have not been eligible to purchase a subsidised flat directly from HDB. The subsidised flat is only available to applicants with a family nucleus, comprising of at least a Singapore Citizen and a PR.

I am allowed to purchase a HDB flat from the open market through the Non-Citizen Spouse Scheme and eligible for the CPF Housing Grant for Singles of $11,000. However, the open market selling price for a three-room flat - $270,000 to $300,000 - far exceeds my financial capabilities.

The Government has been encouraging the public and employers to give ex-inmates a second chance through programs like the "Yellow Ribbon". However, from these experiences, I feel harshly done by and brushed aside by the above mentioned authorities because of my past records. I would like to make an appeal to grant me a second chance to lead a normal life - to start a family, raise my child and have a place I can call home.

http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=32737

 

[zuoom]

they actually tell you the reason why they reject your PR?

know of a couple of guys n ladies unable to get PR... and no reason was given.

 

[ahleebabasingaporethief]

I feel for you. Singapore is a very unforgiving society.

IT IS THE PAP's policies that have made this country that way. DO NOT BE FOOLED BY THE YELLOW RIBBON PROJECT.

Even discharged bankrupts are frowned upon by employers. Try to apply for a credit or even a debit card from any of the Singapore banks after you are discharged from bankruptcy. YOU WILL BE REJECTED EVEN FOR A DEBIT CARD; LET ALONE TRY TO APPLY FOR A CREDIT CARD.

SO WHAT KIND OF SOCIETY IS THIS? IT IS THE LAWS THAT MAKE A COUNTRY. IT IS THE RULING PARTY THAT MAKE SUCH LAWS.
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[halsey02]

Ah Lee Baba's laws

Poor chap...no connection...should have doen his homework first, volunteer for RC activities, since he is contractor, volunteer to do 'community service' work, by repairing the RC centres, need it be, nails, screws, hunges, door, anything...just say, no no to payment...

Even a bald head religious person & a kidney advocator, gets a SECOND CHANCE...all you need is to get connection, be a MEMBER...he never paid attention to the auntie at the ants till u c supermart, she will piqued " mem bar "???

connection...money....power...open doors in SINgapore!