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= Discuss the attempts to control migration into one country. = Countries may also diminish their attractiveness to certain types of migrants by enacting domestic policies that serve as deterrents. These include measures such as that limited access to public education, welfare, and health care for illegal immigrants. Onerous banking policies regarding remittances are another way of exerting influence on the immigrant. Policies at the local level regarding bi-lingual instruction in the public school system can also impact “pulls” migrants feel for certain locales. Community mores and attitudes may serve as de-facto immigration restrictions if migrants feel discriminated against or unwelcome. Nativism and xenophobia are powerful deterrents; many countries of destination are home to right-wing political parties espousing anti-immigrant platforms.
 * Below are materials that look at migration restriction in general. For specific case study**
 * Reducing Incentives for Migration**
 * Reducing the Pulls**

By addressing economic inequality among the nations of the world, many experts feel that the developed world can help potential migrants stay home. From wages to jobs to quality of life, making the experience of staying home more bearable may be the answer to regulating migration flows at their source. Interestingly, this is where two of the major conundrums facing developed nations collide:
 * Reducing the Pushes**

Case Study – Identify the measures to control migration Company owners or skilled employees || degree holder from a reputable university || more than S$3,000 || None || initially issued for 1-2 years (at the discretion of authorities) renewable as long as the applicant continues to be employed by the company. || in due course || Owners of newly incorporated (or to be incorporated) companies || None || None || None || issued for 1-2 years (at the discretion of authorities) and renewable after that as long as the business remains viable. || in due course. || mid-skilled employees || technical diploma || least $2,000 || employer’s quota eligibility || issued for 1-2 years (at the discretion of authorities) and renewable after that as long as the applicant continues to be employed by the same employer || 4-5 years and have a stable job history || Well paid professionals who want to work in Singapore || not allowed to start your own company ||  || None || issued for 5 years and non-renewable. || in due course. || Singapore Permanent Residence –Drawbacks All male permanent residents are liable to register for national service upon reaching 16 and a half years of age. This is followed by 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service every year until 40. When buying property, permanent residents are only allowed to buy second-hand units of government HDB flats while only citizens can purchase new ones.
 * Work in Singapore**
 * Work Permit Scheme || Requirements ||  ||   ||   ||   ||
 * || Education / Skills || Salary || Quota || Validity || PR Eligibility ||
 * Employment Pass
 * Entrepreneur Pass
 * S Pass
 * Personalised Employment Pass
 * Staying in Singapore**

Singapore Citizenship - drawbacks Male Singapore citizens are liable for National Service and must register for NS upon reaching 16.5 years of age. They are also required to serve 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service every year until the age of 40 years Singapore does not allow dual citizenship. To withdraw all CPF savings as a lump sum, the only option is to denounce your citizenship b or PR status.

The advantages and perks of living and been a singaporean are many but not relevant to the syllabus so its not as if Singapore is a horrible place to be in!