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[gbooty]

I have an unexpired f-2 visa, I'm assuming when I re-enter I will come in as an f-2. Any possibilies for an employer to pay for a ticket? Or for me to give up my f-2 visa and apply for an e-2. As a note, I never had an e-2 before, I went from visitor to f-2.

Any ideas?

Thanks

[timhorton]

Try asking your question more clearly.

[gbooty]

Do Koreans only give free plane rides to fresh meat teachers? Could I get one having an f-2 visa? If not, could I change/hide my visa status and appear to be fresh meat?

[young_clinton]

If the school isn't willing to pay your way to Korea after you arrive and start teaching it's definitely a red flag. It's standard practice for the school to pay your way to Korea and provide for a means back to your country. If the school doesn't do that then something is wrong with the school or the owners. You should be able to eventually find a school with a contract that stipulates your airfare is paid for (to Korea and back). Don't sign a contract for anything less.

[ttompatz]

[gbooty]

I appreciate the replies.

When companies put airfare terms into its contracts, is the airfare paid up front and arranged by them? Or would you get a lump sum refund in your paycheck after one month? Or would you get 1/12 of a refund every paycheck?

[ttompatz]

[gbooty]

Thanks again ttompatz

[alongway]

A lot of places won't give airfare to an F-2 though, because it's a resident visa, and you're expected to be here already, some places won't even offer them the apartment either, which for the majority of F-2/4/5/6 is usually fine as they already made other arrangements.

Also how long have you been out of country? Even if your F-2 isn't expired, if you've been out more than a year, I think it gets cancelled.

[gbooty]

I've only been out of the country for a few months. My f-2 isn't supposed to expire for another year and a half. This is my first time out of the country since I've gotten it, so I don't know the re-entry rules.

Before on teaching contracts I've gotten key money, severance, insurance, and pension. But I originally flew to Korea myself as a tourist. Being setup with an apartment, or ideally key money, and a plane ticket would be very helpful. I'd like to not front for a ticket and avoid a goshiwon.

[surendra]

Actually, for Busan EPIK, our fligh reimbursements are paid after 6 months.