A Steady Hand Through Every Stage of Your Journey

Processing through the Expatriate Services Division generally runs between four and eight weeks from the date of submission, provided the file is complete at the point of lodgement. Category I applications with a higher salary threshold sometimes move more quickly. We share an expected timeline at the start of each engagement and update you if circumstances shift.

Under the current MM2H framework, applicants are generally required to provide proof of liquid assets and offshore income meeting threshold levels, valid passport copies, a medical report, a clean police clearance, and a completed application form. Requirements have been revised several times in recent years; we conduct an up-to-date eligibility review before advising you to compile any documentation.

Refusals under the Immigration Act 1959/63 carry limited statutory appeal rights, but several review routes exist depending on the stage at which the refusal occurred — administrative representations, representations to the Director General, and in appropriate cases, judicial review. We provide a written matter assessment first, covering the sequence of events and realistic prospects at each available forum, before recommending how to proceed.

Yes. Employment Pass applications require a sponsoring entity that holds active ESD-registered company status and has an established payroll. We review the company's standing and any outstanding compliance obligations before filing. Where a company has not previously sponsored an expatriate, we assist with the initial ESD registration as part of the engagement.

Our fees are quoted on an engagement basis, covering preparation, correspondence, and follow-up for the specific matter. Government filing fees are payable separately and are set out transparently before any payment is made. We do not charge for the initial matter assessment, and no filing fee is collected until you have reviewed and agreed the scope of work in writing.

All client information is held under legal professional privilege and is not shared with third parties except where disclosure is required by the authority handling the application, or where you have given express written consent. For sensitive enforcement matters, the initial consultation is conducted privately and we take the necessary steps to ensure your information is handled with appropriate discretion throughout.