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I have been asked to submit a verification proof, what are the requirements for it?

What are the requirements for verification proof of institution?

I am submitting an educational qualification in support of my work pass application. What verification proof do i need to provide?

  1. *RE: CERTIFICATE & INSTITUTION BACKGROUND SCREENING AGENCIES*.Β 

    *New Requirement:*

    • It is *mandatory to the employers of all Employment Pass (EP) applicants w.e.f. 01-Sep-2023 to get verified* with diploma and higher qualifications by the MOM approved background screening companies.
    • *If a verification proof is required for S Pass application, then the employer is to get verified* with diploma and higher qualifications by the MOM approved background screening companies.

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    *Q: I am submitting an educational qualification in support of my work pass application. What verification proof do i need to provide?*

    Employers must ensure that their candidates’ qualifications are authentic and were awarded by accredited institutions.

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    1️⃣   Β *If you are applying for ‘Employment Pass (EP) only’, or ‘EP or S Pass’:*

    • Diploma and above qualifications declared to MOM will have to be supported withΒ verification proofsΒ to confirm their authenticity.
    • Enter the details as they appear on the educational certificate and the verification proof.
    • For an awarding institution not found in the list, you must provide, from aΒ background screening company:
      1. Verification proof of authenticity of the educational qualification,Β and
      2. The awarding institution’sΒ accreditationΒ status.
    • For a ‘degree equivalent’ professional qualification, please select theΒ recognised qualification level.
    • For selectedΒ professional occupationsΒ (e.g. healthcare), verification proofs from Singapore’s professional bodies are also accepted.

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    2️⃣   Β *If you are applying for ‘S Pass only’:*

    • Enter the details as they appear on the educational certificate. If a verification proof is required, enter the details as they appear on the educational certificate and the verification proof.
    • For an awarding institution not found in the list, you must provide, from aΒ background screening company:
      1. Verification proof of authenticity of the educational qualification,Β and
      2. The awarding institution’sΒ accreditationΒ status.

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    Authenticity checks confirm that the candidate was awarded the qualification. Accreditation checks confirm the qualification is recognised by the local government authority.

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    Note: Educational certificates certified by a notary public and school letters are not accepted as a form of verification proof.

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    *Background screening companies*

    MOM will only accept verification proof from the background screening companies listed below. Most verification checks can be completed within 1 to 2 weeks. You can refer to the websites of the selected companies for the countries they cover, cost and processing time of their verification services.

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    1️⃣   *Background screening companies who are able to verify qualifications from most countries/regions:*

    • Avvanz International Background Checks: https://www.avvanz.com/singapore-work-passes
    • Cisive: https://levels2.cisive.com/SelfRegistration/ApplicantEnrollment/Index
    • Dataflow: https://corp.dataflowgroup.com/verification-services/start-your-verification/manpower-staffing/ministry-of-manpower-singapore
    • eeCheck: https://www.eecheck.com
    • First Advantage: https://fadv.com/apac
    • HireRight: https://www.hireright.com/apac
    • Risk Management Intelligence (RMI): http://rmi.com.sg
    • Sterling RISQ: https://www.sterlingrisq.com
    • Veremark: https://www.veremark.com/packages/mom-singapore-education-verification-package
    • Vero Screening: https://veroscreening.com/work-pass-ministry-of-manpower-singapore

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    2️⃣   *Background screening companies who are able to verify qualifications from selected countries/regions:*

    • Japan: https://www.gpc-gr.com/services/detail.php?seq=4
    • Australia, Malaysia, United Kingdom, United States: http://www.verityintel.com
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