Recently, it was reported online that University of Malaya confirmed with EMGS via email a piece of news that has not yet been officially announced: The Immigration Bureau will no longer handle the visa approval document (EVAL) renewal procedure starting from July 1, 2022.
As soon as the news came out, the entire Malaysian study abroad circle quickly exploded.
After the news spread on the Internet, many students also asked whether they should apply for a new visa? What does it mean that the Immigration Bureau will no longer accept EVAL extension applications?
Next, let’s take a look at the specific situation!
What is EVAL?
EVAL is translated as the electronic visa approval letter issued by the Malaysian Immigration Bureau, which is what we often call the "return letter".
As far as studying in Malaysia is concerned, after students receive the admission notice from the school they are applying for, their financial guarantors in Malaysia can apply for return visa for them. The application materials are sent to the Malaysian Immigration Department for review. Those who pass the review will be issued by the Immigration Bureau. The visa issuance permit, this visa issuance permit is what we usually refer to as the "return letter".
With this visa issuance permit, and then preparing some general materials as required, you can successfully receive the visa. The main responsibilities of the embassy visa office in this process are to issue application forms, verify identity, accept application materials, and issue visas, etc. Without special reasons, the embassy will not refuse to complete the final application for students holding visas and licenses. Visa procedures.
Malaysia’s EVAL policy update
The University of Malaya confirmed the news with EMGS via email that has not yet officially announced : The Immigration Bureau will no longer handle the visa approval document (EVAL) update procedure starting from July 1, 2022.
The original content of the University of Malaya email is as follows:
Since the EVAL of all international students cannot be updated after 7 months, students who intend to come to Malaysia must ensure that after entering Malaysia, when submitting their passport to apply for a student visa, the EVAL they hold must be Still valid.
Since students need to undergo a physical examination after entering the country and submit their passports only after passing the physical examination, the school calls on international students who intend to come to Malaysia to ensure that they go to Malaysia at least two weeks before the EVAL expires to ensure that there is enough time to apply for a student visa and avoid EVAL overdue before completing the visa application .
Students can choose to make a decision after the official documents are released, but if time does not allow, the school cannot be responsible for the subsequent impact and consequences, and students must bear it themselves. After all, the school understands well and constantly urges and reminds the worst-case scenario that may occur. No matter what, the school still needs to obey the national education and immigration policies. It can only appeal to the higher level, express opinions, and remind students to make adequate preparations.
In addition, UM students are required to complete the survey on intention to return to school and accommodation reservation registration on June 14, 2022 (this Tuesday). This intention survey is consistent with the intention.
Here, the editor wants to tell the students: does not require a new visa !
If you receive such a message from the school, you must follow the instructions in the official email and enter the country before the EVAL expires; if you have not received the message yet, don’t worry! If the EVAL cannot be renewed later because the school did not notify you in place, the school will solve the problem for you.
In short, students who have not received such messages can just study with peace of mind. Students who have received the messages should follow the procedures required by the email!
Summary and reminder
According to the email sent by UM and EMGS’s reply on this issue, we have summarized the following key points for you. Please read it carefully.
• Students who do not have EVAL do not need to worry about the EVAL extension issue for the time being.
•Students whose EVAL has expired, please contact the school visa office using your student email address to extend the EVAL. Be sure to complete the EVAL processing before 2022.6.30.
• Students whose EVAL is still within the validity period , please enter Malaysia within the validity period specified by the EVAL and apply for a Student Pass. If you are unable to go to Malaysia, please contact the school visa office, graduate school, and college for consultation.
• If the student fails to enter within the validity period of the EVAL, the student needs to contact the school visa office to cancel the visa application and ask the school to submit a new application on his behalf (new visa fees will be incurred accordingly).
• Students who need to update EVAL, please do so according to the email requirements.
•The policies of the Malaysian Immigration Bureau and EMGS are ‘sudden’ like lightning. The above analysis is based on the current policies and feedback from the school and is for reference only.
•As for whether online classes will be held in the fall of 2022, please refer to the specific notices from major institutions.
•All students please confirm the teaching methods for the next semester with the college and instructors as soon as possible in order to prepare for visas.
• Students whose passport is valid for less than 18 months, please contact the local Exit-Entry Administration to apply for a new passport.
once again advises everyone: everything should be subject to the official notice! Everything is subject to official notification! Everything is subject to official notification! (Say important things three times)
Even if the school’s notice is inconsistent with the relevant departments, please believe that the university will handle it properly for you!
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