Hi all,
My name is Kate. I am from the Philippines. I just want to ask anyone here about some employment pass questions. I am currently in the Philippines now awaiting my calling visa. I received an email from my employer from Malaysia that my stage 1 with mdec has already been approved but they asked me to wait for next update because they still need to some sort of clearance from POEA? I asked if I should pick up my reference visa from the embassy but they haven't replied yet. Anyone can give me any advice what should I do from here?
Employment pass inquiry
kiel13
27 August 2018 03:58:47
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Gravitas
27 August 2018 05:51:06
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1. POEA clearance = permission for a Filippino to work in Malaysia (this is obtained from PH government)
2. After POEA clearance, only then a calling visa can be processed
3. You will be advised how to collect the calling visa (VDR - Visa with Reference) ONLY when the process is complete.
kiel13
27 August 2018 07:23:41
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I see, thanks. So I don't need to pick up this reference visa from the embassy yet until POEA is cleared?right?
Gravitas
27 August 2018 07:28:49
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Yes you need the clearance and then confirmation the VDR has been approved
kiel13
27 August 2018 11:22:04
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I see, thanks. If I may ask as well, do you happen to have any idea how long it usually takes to get POEA clearance?
Gravitas
27 August 2018 11:25:49
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Always think in terms of weeks not days.
kiel13
27 August 2018 16:26:33
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I see. Thanks a lot for the information.
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