getting a foreign worker out of Singapore!

[KeithD]

I'd first of all advice her to contact Singpaore Ministry of Employment and see what they say (or you call them on Monday). It's preferable to do everything by the book if possible.

They'll tell you exactly what the law is, and any legal ways out of the contract.

The agency will not want her to bunk off either, as it will cost them business.

Possible futuristic problem: Applies for British Citizenship - Refused on the basis of outstanding bounty in Singapore!! Wouldn't happen now, UK only use pencil & paper, but you never know what happens, and we always advise everyone on here to stick by the book.

[andypaul]

I'd first of all advice her to contact Singpaore Ministry of Employment and see what they say (or you call them on Monday). It's preferable to do everything by the book if possible.

They'll tell you exactly what the law is, and any legal ways out of the contract.

The agency will not want her to bunk off either, as it will cost them business.

Possible futuristic problem: Applies for British Citizenship - Refused on the basis of outstanding bounty in Singapore!! Wouldn't happen now, UK only use pencil & paper, but you never know what happens, and we always advise everyone on here to stick by the book.

Just read the thread and i have to agree with mr Admin.

Best to go the right way about things, just imagine what would happen if a future flight was diverted to Singapore for whatever reason.

Sounds like your Lady is a good employee, that or the employees are worried that they will lose the bond if she leaves early even if they give her permission. That or are worried about the cost and hassle of finding another good employee though the agency.

Like baboyako said maybe assiting them find a new employee might be the best way? But no way pay them the bond!!

[easygoingman]

well thought I'd pop back and say what happened.
and anything I say is just what happened for us.
can't say it works this way for everyone else.

My fiancee ran away from Singapore, stole nothing, sent all her revelant docs and copies to her employers, they went to the police but found nothing was stolen and she had left the country so filed no charges.

When back in the Phils, she sorted out marriage docs with the amazing help of her half brother who did so much and we were married in a big Catholic ceremony 3 weeks ago

Married in Mindanao escorted by security 90% of the time!
Honeymoon in Manila, in the most memorable time of my life in the hottest country I've ever been with the nicest, kindest, softly spoken people I've ever found!
Lots of good food, friends made and I'm a member of a new family of about 160 people

The VISA application will be sent in very soon and hopefully my wonderful darling, loveliest lady I've ever known, so kind and sweet with that gwapa accent: now my first and only wife will live with me in the UK nearly next year!

take care all

[Ping]

Firstly, can I ask you a question. How many more months left of your fiancee@s contract on that time or was she been in Singapore for few months. If she got a good relationship with her employer they will understand her if she explain to them honestly. She knows full well that its in the contract agreement that you have to pay the employer five thousand dollars when you break the contract.In the case that if have few months to go why she cannot wait.In that case she can help her employer find a replacement and she can asked them permission to exit in Singapore.

I been working in Singapore for many years, and when I met my husband I was just renewed my sixth contract so I told my husband the situation
that I have to finished my contract so that I can exit in Singapore.The only difference was the employer is an expat from Holland.So my husband waited for two years. And its very easy to exit in Singapore not many requirements and our expenses was only two hundred eighty dollars for the
visa, and the processing was five working days. I submitted my application Monday morining, give schedule for interview by Friday morning and
collected my passport with the visa in it in the afternoon.The requirements from me was my passport and birth certificate only and from my husband was his passport,birth certificate, bank statement,decree absolute his a divorce or a pension payslip if his a pensioner.

Oh, by the way if your employer is Singaporean you have to asked thempermission to exit in Singappore,a written one. Because some Singaporean wont allow you to exit there and they insist to go back to Philippines but if you have good relationship and understanding employer they will help you. Like my friend went toAmerica with fiancee visa her employer help her because she got a good relationship with them and when the
future hubby visited her in Singapore she told them, introduced to them have dinner with them.That case the employer was so proud of her and
also gave advise and also gave her pocket money.

Well the way your fiancee did was very dangerous.Why because if incase the employer get sooo anger with her they can planted some evidence so that she will be put in jail.Did she know about Singapore law.Yes you can say it works but she did'nt realise its very dangerous.

Well its all done . Congrats and good luck to both of you.

[Ping]

Hey. don't say Singapore has a dictator govt.I've been working there for many years.And tell you what Singapore is one of the safest and best country to live in this century.And don't look down on me because I am degree holder before I went to Singapore. If you understand what is law and rules that it. Singapore law is law, rules is rules, its fair and just . You can
not bend or twist it,no favouritism.Not like here in Uk.

[Ping]

How come your girl friend suddenly change her mind after meeting you. Why can't she wait the 8 months time.Its not that long like my case before, we've
waited two years because I understand the laws and rules.I have a official contract between my employer and the Philippine govt. with the Philippine govt. official seal. You two are just so hot headed.The agency can't do nothing about it. Its between your girlfriend and her employer. Abide by the rules and don't be one sided.

[easygoingman]

Hello Ping

My then fiancee had over six months of her contract to go. Her employer would not discuss her leaving early at all. Just refused to accept the possibility. I absolutely never forced my fiancee to leave. I told her I would wait but a whole year without seeing one another?! So incredibly hard.
She had fully made up her mind to leave. She had no problems leaving through Singapore immigration as she had her work permit and passport. No one questioned her. Like I said I'm not advising this is the way for everyone but it's the truth of what happened in our relationship and of course when I flew out to Manila to marry her to be greeted at the airport by my tiny fiancee running to hug me, there is no feeling like it after 6 months apart!

why wait when we want to marry?
If you wanted to that's your decision but we didn't want to wait any longer. Hot headed? LOL, we are both in our thirties and calm people normally

I have one life to live and don't want to waste one day of it If I don't have to and I've found a lady who feels the same

[baboyako]

the best way to deal with authority is,

[KeithD]

the best way to deal with authority is,

...and that's why the UK is now a .....because of people with that attitude.

[fred]

Just read this thread.
I wonder why some people ask advise when they know exactly what they are going to do all along..
Im surprised that Keith wasted his time on this time wasting .

[KeithD]

Just read this thread.
I wonder why some people ask advise when they know exactly what they are going to do all along..
Im surprised that Keith wasted his time on this time wasting .

It gets picked up on Google in case some folks like doing the right thing

[easygoingman]

Just read this thread.
I wonder why some people ask advise when they know exactly what they are going to do all along..
Im surprised that Keith wasted his time on this time wasting .

We used this forum in order to help make a decision as well as other places on the internet, nothing said on here would dissuade my darling from running away to marry.

So thanks all for your support, friendly advice and celebrating the happy marriage of two people as you all do