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Navigating Employment Passes in Singapore: Insights with Jennifer Yarbrough

In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel discuss the complexities of Singapore's employment visas with Jennifer Yarbrough, Managing Director of White Glove Helper Services. They cover various visa types such as Employment Passes, Personalized Employment Passes (PEP), One Pass, and S Pass. Jennifer explains the application processes, eligibility criteria, and the differences between these visas, as well as the impact on dependent pass holders. The conversation also touches on the implications of not meeting visa requirements and how Jennifer's agency supports clients through the visa application journey.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:24 Understanding Employment Passes
01:48 Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)
04:14 Dependent Passes and LOC
10:54 S Pass and Quotas
13:14 Levy and Compliance Issues
15:03 Insurance Policy Cancellation Shock
15:15 Understanding Mailbox Notifications
15:40 Employment Passes and Levies
16:15 Dependent Pass Holders and Work Options
16:43 Starting a Business on a Dependent Pass
17:14 Hiring Requirements for LOC Renewal
22:02 Challenges of Starting a Business
24:15 COVID-19 Impact on Dependent Passes
28:04 Comparing Employment Policies: Singapore vs. Dubai
29:42 Role of Agencies in Visa Assistance
29:51 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

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