New point-based system for EP applicants, including local employment, firm diversity criteria
The Compass framework will apply to new applications from Sep 1, 2023, new renewal applications from Sep 1, 2024
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A NEW points-based system will assess Employment Pass (EP) applicants and their employers on a set of 6 criteria, ranging from salary and qualifications to the share of local professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) in the firm.
"It is designed to be a transparent system, so that businesses have clarity and predictability for manpower planning," said Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng in Parliament on Friday (Mar 4) during his ministry's Committee of Supply debate.
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