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1	ICA > Permanent Resident Services - Permanent Resident Application
	How long should she stay before becoming a Singapore Citizen?
	Applicants granted SPR under the AIP Scheme are eligible to apply for Singapore Citizenship after 2 years of permanent residence in Singapore.
2	ICA > Permanent Resident Services - Permanent Resident Application
	Can I apply for SPR immediately after working here?
	You can submit an application for consideration as long as you have been issued with a P, Q or S Work Pass.
3	ICA > Permanent Resident Services - Permanent Resident Application
	My SPR application has been approved. However, my employer refuses to sign the EP152. What should I do?
	The purpose of the EP152 is for the applicants to confirm that they are still working in the same company as declared in their SPR application forms. If the employer refuses to sign the EP152, ICA is prepared to accept other forms of documentary evidence (e.g. a valid work pass, last 6 months' payslips, etc) of applicant's employment status.
4	ICA > Permanent Resident Services - Permanent Resident Application
	What if I do not/cannot produce the required supporting documents, e.g. Income Tax Notice of Assessment, Central Provident Fund Contributions?
	You have to provide a written explanation on why you are unable to produce the documents.
5	ICA > Permanent Resident Services - Permanent Resident Application
	Must I remain in Singapore while the application is still in process?
	No, you are free to travel while the application is being processed.