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psychedelic
Joined: 11 Feb 2003
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Location: China
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 Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:05 am Post subject: Seeking clarification |
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Hello all!,
I would appreciate some clarification. I have thought about completing a TEFL certificate with Via Lingua in Istanbul or a course in Seoul. A managing director with Via Lingua told me "In many cases, the employer can transfer your visa to a work visa without you needing to return to the USA."
By contrast, yesterday I was told by an American teacher in Istanbul that he's never heard in any situation of an American teacher NOT having to go back to the U.S.A. to obtain a Turkish work visa. So, I'm confused. ??
It's my understanding that I first have to complete a TEFL certificate to get a work visa to legally teach in Turkey. I would appreciate your feedback.
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wardaw
Joined: 14 Feb 2010
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I don't have a TEFL certificate but I do have a BA in English which is an equivalent for a work visa. I did not need to leave the country to get my residence permit changed to a work visa. I did however have to get a 6 month extension on my residence permit.
a TEFL certificate is a must to work at most of these language schools I do believe. A work visa might not necessarily come with it, though. |
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