Hi,
I am wondering whether is it necessary for foreign workers to do the cooling period if worker wants to change employers?
Because I did meet one of the HR in the career fair, she told me that I dont have to do the cooling period as the “new” company can just re-apply for the visa for the workers.
Foreign workers is under EP category 3.
And also, if the foreign worker has to go back for cooling period for 3 months, is it okay to apply the EP during the second month of the cooling period? Or company have to wait until worker serve fully 3 months cooling period only the company is allow to apply for the visa?
Pls, need advice.
Is it necessary to do Cooling Period - Malaysia?
Nvlim
05 May 2018 09:07:47
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Gravitas
06 May 2018 03:19:19
9040
Foreign Worker is a completely different type of immigration and the hr is correct.
Professional EP cat. 3 has cooling unless moving to cat 2
The employer always has to make the application for EP for both FW and Pro categories
Nvlim
06 May 2018 09:25:13
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Thanks Gravitas.
Do the FW have to cool down for 3 months first only company allow to apply visa? Or in the meantime of that 3 months company can just apply?
Gravitas
07 May 2018 04:52:52
9040
A person cant apply for an EP in any situation, only the employer. No cooling period if a FW has left the country and does not have a valid FWEP, if not worked in Malaysia for 3 years.
If moving to Cat. III (Professional Employment Pass) from being on the FWEP system, there is no cooling off period either.
A foreigner is not a "foreign worker" (that's an immigration category - unskilled labour). A foreigner can also be a Professional Pass holder (have degree and at least 2-3 yrs relevant experience with minimum salary of RM3000 per month).
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