So me and my friend applied as a preschool teacher in Singapore through an agency here in the Philippines. My friend's IPA got approved while mine wasn't 😭.
I applied before, year 2016 but i failed because i got diagnosed with PTB in Tan Tock Seng (inactive). I actually finished the treatment and my xrays are all good here in the Philippines. No scars. The thing is I exceeded more than 30 days because I need to do lab tests and xrays in Tan Tock Seng which I see as a valid reason why i overstayed. I don't see this as an offence though. My agency fixed my papers for overstaying and the immigration officer did not question me that much. The IO just asked me the reason for overstaying and I presented the printed document of my extension.
After 8 years of waiting i also applied and this year 2024 was my 3rd attempt. Everything is okay, from my interview, ielts, medical but now, i am having problems with my IPA. The reason i received is Applicant not eligible for work pass. Please look for other candidate.
I just feel like people with history of PTB are discriminated a lot because of this disease. I feel like we are limited by this disease even if cured already 😭. Please enlighten me. I feel so depressed
