Review of Criteria for Issuance of Permanent Residency to Attract Skilled Workers

Mr Lim Biow Chuan asked the Minister for Home Affairs whether the Government will review its criteria for the issue of permanent residence in order to attract skilled workers like nurses and skilled technicians to supplement the workforce in Singapore.

Mr K Shanmugam: Applications for Permanent Residency, or PR, are evaluated on a holistic range of factors, including the individual’s economic contributions, educational qualifications, age and family profile, the applicant’s ability to integrate into our society and commitment to sinking roots in Singapore.

As part of the assessment, we will consider if the applicants possess skills that are in need in various economic and social sectors.