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5 weeks in, no Visa
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ipsofacto



Joined: 26 Feb 2007
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:20 pm    Post subject: 5 weeks in, no Visa Reply with quote
As above really. I'm curious to see whether this is normal.

Obviously I've approached the subject but nothing has been done as yet.
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plokiju



Joined: 15 Mar 2005
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'm not sure how common it is but my co-worker is in the same situation as you. She's been here for 3 months already so her tourist visa has already expired. The school is completely unconcerned. You'll have to start refusing to work until they send you.

Hopefully you aren't American, their tourist visas are only valid for 30 days.
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ipsofacto



Joined: 26 Feb 2007
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
plokiju wrote:
I'm not sure how common it is but my co-worker is in the same situation as you. She's been here for 3 months already so her tourist visa has already expired. The school is completely unconcerned. You'll have to start refusing to work until they send you.

Hopefully you aren't American, their tourist visas are only valid for 30 days.


I know, that would be worse than working here illegally. But seriously, I'll have to bring the subject up. Again. As you say, they are completely unconcerned at the moment.

Re your friend - overstaying your visa by two months could yield a number of harsh consequences. Thankfully I have another two months to resolve the situation.
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the eye



Joined: 29 Jan 2004
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Approached the subject????
Stop working until they send you on a visa run. If they don't send you, get another job. One that has responsible director.
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ipsofacto



Joined: 26 Feb 2007
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
the eye wrote:
Approached the subject????
Stop working until they send you on a visa run. If they don't send you, get another job. One that has responsible director.


As per my last post, I do have two months yet. I was curious to see whether there was an average time-frame regarding arrival and visa run.
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kprrok



Joined: 06 Apr 2004
Location: KC
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ipsofacto wrote:
As per my last post, I do have two months yet. I was curious to see whether there was an average time-frame regarding arrival and visa run.


If you are coming from your home country, you shouldn't have to make a VISA run. You should get your VISA in your home country. VISA runs should only be made if you are in-country when hired. YOU CAN NOT LEGALLY WORK WITHOUT A VISA. So why are you? Just because you have 2 months left to illegally work on a tourist VISA, why would you? Sit at your desk until you have your VISA. Better yet, don't even go in. I'm not sure if immi considers sitting at your desk work-related, which would make it illegal. Just stay home and don't go back until they have provided you with your VISA.

KPRROK
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ipsofacto



Joined: 26 Feb 2007
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
kprrok wrote:
ipsofacto wrote:
As per my last post, I do have two months yet. I was curious to see whether there was an average time-frame regarding arrival and visa run.


If you are coming from your home country, you shouldn't have to make a VISA run. You should get your VISA in your home country. VISA runs should only be made if you are in-country when hired. YOU CAN NOT LEGALLY WORK WITHOUT A VISA. So why are you? Just because you have 2 months left to illegally work on a tourist VISA, why would you? Sit at your desk until you have your VISA. Better yet, don't even go in. I'm not sure if immi considers sitting at your desk work-related, which would make it illegal. Just stay home and don't go back until they have provided you with your VISA.

KPRROK


1. Due to the fast turn-around between applying and arriving, I didn't have time to get my visa. Immigration in my home country said it took 5 working days. My flight was booked. This was not possible.

2. I know a few people here who processed their visas after arriving.

You are correct to say I should take more action but in light of the fact that so far I have good relations with my Director (notwithstanding the visa issue), I think refusing to work would make things turn sour so early into my contract. At this stage, this is something I am not willing to do.

I will approach the subject again today and report back.
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yingwenlaoshi



Joined: 12 Feb 2007
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PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have they paid you? Do they have any of your documents?

I'd ask about the environment at work, but that can all be deceptive.
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the eye



Joined: 29 Jan 2004
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's not so much that you have 2 momths left to get one. It's that you are working illegally without one and could be deported because of it if immi makes the rounds.

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ipsofacto



Joined: 26 Feb 2007
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
yingwenlaoshi wrote:
Have they paid you? Do they have any of your documents?

I'd ask about the environment at work, but that can all be deceptive.


They have my documents. I was paid on time. No problems.
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yingwenlaoshi



Joined: 12 Feb 2007
Location: ... location, location!
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ipsofacto wrote:
yingwenlaoshi wrote:
Have they paid you? Do they have any of your documents?

I'd ask about the environment at work, but that can all be deceptive.


They have my documents. I was paid on time. No problems.


Ask for your documents back. See how they react. Get angry at them and tell them you are not teaching until you get your work visa.

Have they even sent your docs to immi yet? Really get on their asses.
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Gwangjuboy



Joined: 08 Jul 2003
Location: England
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ipsofacto wrote:
I know, that would be worse than working here illegally. But seriously, I'll have to bring the subject up. Again. As you say, they are completely unconcerned at the moment.



Are you working at the school on a tourist visa? If so that is illegal.
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Gwangjuboy



Joined: 08 Jul 2003
Location: England
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
ipsofacto wrote:
You are correct to say I should take more action but in light of the fact that so far I have good relations with my Director (notwithstanding the visa issue), I think refusing to work would make things turn sour so early into my contract. At this stage, this is something I am not willing to do.


Your director shouldn't be putting you in the position you are in. If you are caught working illegally immigration will fine you and/or deport you. Don't work until you have secured your E2 Visa.
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formerflautist



Joined: 30 May 2006
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
No visa also means that you have no recourse if the school screws you over. The fact that they haven't sent you on a visa run is very telling. Are they taking taxes and pension out of your pay. What about health insurance? You need to be firm and have them send you on a run. If they refuse then you need to find a new job. Ultimately you'll be the one paying for it if you get caught.
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plokiju



Joined: 15 Mar 2005
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Not that I condone working illegally but if you don't want to create too much trouble between you and your boss tell them that you are becoming concerned and give them some deadline as to when you will stop working without a visa. Maybe 2 weeks or something. They are probably waiting for a good time to send you which is unlikely to happen.
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