My EP got rejected and I sent an appeal

Rymx

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Member since 11 August 2022

Rymx

11 August 2022 21:21:11

Rymx

11 August 2022 21:21:11

Hello!

My name is Rym and i am Algerian. About 2 months ago, i got a job offer from a Malaysian language center which i accepted, so i was waiting for the visa process to finish in order to plan my trip. Yesterday, the company informed me that my EP was rejected because the ministry of education did consider my degree, and figured that my TEFL certification is not enough. Bare in mind, i have a Master's degree in Applied linguistics as well as 2 years of relevant experience on top of my 120-hour TEFL certificate.

Now, the language center sent an appeal and said to wait until we get a response. Therefore, my question is how long does this process take? And what are the chances of my EP being approved after the appeal?

Thank you so much in advance!

Nemodot

ViP

Member since 04 April 2011

Kuala Lumpur

Nemodot

12 August 2022 02:11:32

2093

Nemodot

12 August 2022 02:11:32

2093

Kuala Lumpur

Could be as you are paid too little, or simply the new tough rule that they needed to show they can't get a Malaysian before hiring overseas. This may have been compounded as you are not a native English speaker, the officer just said no.

An appeal is unlikely but possible especially if your employer made a silly mistake eg wrong paperwork.

Alex627

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Member since 31 May 2022

Alex627

12 August 2022 02:31:56

Alex627

12 August 2022 02:31:56

@Rymx am sorry to hear this but am not suprised as there are alot of gaps which cannot be explained well enough why rejections happen in Malaysia, sometimes it's a lot to do which side of the bed the approver woke up from, sad but true, or how powerful enough is the company that's recruiting foreign staff. I've never seen anything logical in how they work it's all temperaments.

How long will the appeal take? Well it depends again who has signed the appeal, does the person have a title or no title. People with titles are more visibly addressed than those without, hence some have less choice but to buy titles to help their business grow.

I would suggest you also look to explore Thailand and Indonesia which are another two budding and booming economies to happen.

My best to you..

Stay safe

Rymx

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Member since 11 August 2022

Rymx

12 August 2022 10:23:42

Rymx

12 August 2022 10:23:42

@Nemodot Thank you!

Im still confused because the company hires alot of foreigners who are both native and non native. That was never a problem yet somehow now it is?

I just hope the problem is with the paperwork.

Thanks again!

Rymx

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Member since 11 August 2022

Rymx

12 August 2022 10:26:10

Rymx

12 August 2022 10:26:10

@Alex627 Thank you so much!

I completely agree because this "reason" is ridiculous. I cannot tell who signed as the matter was not in my hands; nonetheless, i hope the process does not take that long.

In the meantime, i will check Thailand and Indonesia.

All the best!

niloyy

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Member since 13 December 2022

niloyy

13 December 2022 06:23:52

niloyy

13 December 2022 06:23:52

Did you get your EP finally? @rymx

yudirajput

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Member since 30 September 2018

yudirajput

13 December 2022 14:58:42

yudirajput

13 December 2022 14:58:42

@Rymx Hi Rymx,

Can you please provide an update on your matter ?

Did you manage to come to Malaysia and start your job ?

Your experience may be beneficial for others who are in the same situation.

Regards,

Yudi

Guest9764

31 December 2022 13:25:36

Guest9764

31 December 2022 13:25:36

Hi im facing the same issue too. Did u manage to get your EP after appeal?

Tasdid Hossain

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Member since 17 January 2023

Tasdid Hossain

17 January 2023 09:45:58

Tasdid Hossain

17 January 2023 09:45:58

How long does it take to hear back after you submit for an EP? Rymx hope it worked out for you.

Cheryl

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Member since 15 October 2018

Port Louis, Port Louis

Cheryl

17 January 2023 12:02:16

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Cheryl

17 January 2023 12:02:16

#10

10560

Port Louis, Port Louis

Hello Tasdid Hossain,

Welcome to Expat.com

I suppose you have already applied?

If so, since when?

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Tasdid Hossain

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Member since 17 January 2023

Tasdid Hossain

18 January 2023 02:42:15

Tasdid Hossain

18 January 2023 02:42:15

#11

Hi Cheryl. My company got the PERKESO approval, and I have sent them all my documents (passport copy, certificates etc). Now they will start processing the EP application. How long will the process take?

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