Hi All,
I graduated from local uni with a Master's degree in Finance last year. Before, that I had done my Bachelor's from a top-ranked university in India. I secured a job in a Sales & Marketing position. My EP has been rejected. The reason given is "This candidate is not eligible to apply for a work pass in Singapore. Please look for another candidate".
Any idea what could be the potential reason? The SAT (self-assessment test) shows that I am eligible for both EP and SP. How should I target my appeal and what are the things that I can include to strengthen my case?
Additional facts:
1. Salary meets the minimum requirement
2. When I was on a student pass, I had overstayed on my IPA by 5-6 days by mistake. I was asked to pay a fine of $100. I promptly paid the fine and was given my Students Pass. Moreover, I also applied and secured a 1-year long term visit pass in Nov 2016 under the "Student of Institute of Higher Learning" category after finishing my Master's degree. Could this overstay of 5-6 days affect my immigration history?