Time-limit for PRs

Glimmerman SG

There should be a time-limit (max 10 years?) set for PRs. Though it is not a stated requirement, it is reasonable to expect a PR to take up citizenship after a no. of years of residing here. I do not see any sense in letting a PR remain as such on an indefinite basis while he/she competes with Singaporeans for Pr. 1 places, HDB flats (inflating prices of resale flats), medical facilities, road space(leading to more ERP gantries, mrt, etc.

After the time-limit set, the status and previleges of the PR should be removed and he should be made to ship out.............

Arapahoe SG

It is a possibilities, but all it will do is speed up the citizenship process. i think the main reason for importing excessive PR is to maintain the ratio between CPF contributors to collectors.

You notice most of the newly arrived are young hopper....

mlmersrlosers SG

After the time-limit set, the status and previleges of the PR should be removed and he should be made to ship out.............

The govt is too afriad to "discriminate" cos they dont want to lose foreign investors plus the recent uprising of "communist country."

oh ya at the expense of us.

Atobe SG

If motor vehicles have an artificial life span imposed through the C.O.E - that expires in 10 years, and made renewable for another 5 or 10 years, this should also be applicable to foreigners who seek PR status.

Some foreigners have been here as PR for more then twenty years, most of whom are married to Singaporeans, and find it convenient to retain their citizenship from their original homeland.

TTT203 SG

Some foreigners have been here as PR for more then twenty years, most of whom are married to Singaporeans, and find it convenient to retain their citizenship from their original homeland.

I agree with that. Many PRs choose not to take up citizenship simply because they want that added advantage of being a "global citizen". The distinction between Singapore Citizens should be made clearer, and it should go beyond medical fees, school fees, housing eligibility, etc. After all, if they can afford to live in Singapore, it can be assumed that they would not be any problem with them paying extra. So where's the distinction?

Instead, they should contribute to our community not simply in monetary terms. Time and effort in their contributions should be evident, to say the least.

TTT203 SG

Instead, they should contribute to our community not simply in monetary terms. Time and effort in their contributions should be evident, to say the least.