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S Pass → EP upgrade packaging: salary, FCF, COMPASS docs
Companion to S Pass→EP upgrade — how to package fixed monthly salary, FCF advertising proof, and COMPASS C1–C2 inputs so HR does not treat a raise as an auto-conversion.
Parent map: S Pass → EP upgrade · EP vs S Pass. This companion is the packaging depth — where candidates assume payroll already “proves” EP.
Raise letter ≠ EP file
An in-country upgrade is still a new EP application. Packaging failures usually sit in three buckets: fixed monthly vs total package, missing FCF advertising proof, and invented COMPASS points from the old S Pass offer.
| Packaging miss | Safer reading |
|---|---|
| Offer shows OTE / allowances only | Stage 1 and C1 care about fixed monthly — C1 packaging |
| “We already employed them on S Pass” | FCF clocks still apply unless a published exemption fits |
| Degree assumed from LinkedIn | C2 needs verifiable awarding-body proof — C2 edges |
| SAT screenshot from last year | Re-run against this salary, title, and firm mix |
Packaging checklist
- One-page fixed monthly salary confirmation matching the EP form (not “package”).
- MyCareersFuture / FCF ad window screenshots + dates unless exempt.
- Degree / equivalent pack with awarding body names that match the certificate.
- Fresh COMPASS / SAT run with current firm diversity inputs.
- Written Plan B: remain on valid S Pass if EP is refused — do not cancel early.
Decision rule
Package the EP like a new hire file — a raise on S Pass is evidence for HR, not a MOM conversion toggle.
Sources & citations
Admin and policy details change. Prefer the official page when making decisions; we cite primary sources for Singapore government and statutory guidance.
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