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[depth]

hi all,

am interested in renewing my contract for between 4 to 6months only... as i can't commit to 12months.

is this possible...... or are E2 visa's only issued for mandatory 12month duration?

if it is possible, what do i do next to get this organized?

thanks for any answers

[xingyiman]

[depth]

xingyiman,

thanks for the response.

whats the deal with the bonuses and perks??

what bonuses and perks are you referring to?

are you saying they are not provided on temporary extensions?

i would of thought it would still be ok to:

1) have employer continue to pay 50% monthly into NHIC medical insurance
2) continue to have housing provided
3) receive FULL pro-rata severance pay for period of employment beyond 12 months
4) continue to receive pro-rata vacation time

regards,
depth

[Otherside]

By perks I'd assume he's referring to severence and airfare.
Employer is legally obliged to pay 50% of pension and medical and obviously you can't live on the street. If you don't go home after the original contract, the original return airfare should still be there.

However, severence is only legally required for each FULL year worked.
It would be possible to work out some sort of arrangement (i.e. cash bonus at the end of the 6months similar to pro-rated severence or so.)
Just make sure you get paid out in full at the end of your original contract - could save more than a few headaches down the line.

[jadarite]

Severance should be given for the same reason as the return airfare. The only "perk" I would give up is vacation time since you aren't working a full year, you shouldn't be given another 10 days off or whatever is agreed to.

[Ut videam]