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ESL Girl
Joined: 03 Sep 2007
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 Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject: E-2 Extension Online |
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I'd read that filing an E-2 extension is free; however, I navigated the online site and it says there's a 30k won fee. Huh? I don't think I'm doing it right. Also, I fly out the morning of the last day on my ARC - is that OK? Or do you think I'm pushing it and should get an extension?
http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/index.html |
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schwa
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Yap
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| Posted: Sat Aug 23, 2008 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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I havent tried doing immi procedures online but your confusion seems to stem from terminology. What the site calls an "extension" is equivalent to a visa renewal, ie re-upping for another year. That costs 30000.
If youre just looking for a bit of extra (nonworking) time before your flight date, refer to what they call a "temporary extension." Thats the free one.
Your post isnt clear what you're after. If you're flying out for good on the last day of your ARC validity, you dont need anything. But dont miss your flight. |
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Manticore
Joined: 20 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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| So how long is the temporary extension once the e-2 has expired? Without extension I believe you have 14 days... I may be wrong. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Manticore wrote: |
| So how long is the temporary extension once the e-2 has expired? Without extension I believe you have 14 days... I may be wrong. |
Yes, you ARE WRONG.
You have 4 choices:
a) leave - no later than midnight on the last date indicated on your ARC.
b) show an exit ticket to immigration BEFORE your ARC expires and get an extension until your flight (up to 30 days).
c) renew your contract and extend your status for another year (costs 30k and needs some paperwork).
d) overstay your visa and pay the price (minimun 100k won fine, delays at the airport and a blackmark in your file.)
There is NO legal stay (grace period) after your ARC expires without an extension or renewal.
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tiger fancini
Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Testicles for Eyes
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| Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2008 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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c) renew your contract and extend your status for another year (costs 30k and needs some paperwork).
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Spoke with immigration last week about this. You need a criminal check issued from your home country, not more than 6months old. It has to be verified, in my case by the British embassy in Seoul.
You also need the medical check, and that has to be less than 3 months old at the time of extension.
And also the usual paperwork from your employer - contract, business registration if Hagwon etc. |
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Ut videam
Joined: 07 Dec 2007
Location: Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:34 am Post subject: |
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| Spoke with immigration last week about this. You need a criminal check issued from your home country, not more than 6months old. It has to be verified, in my case by the British embassy in Seoul. |
Yes, if you haven't already provided one. If you submitted a background check when you first obtained your visa, then you don't need a new one to extend. |
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Manticore
Joined: 20 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:48 am Post subject: |
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So let me put my coming scenario to you:
I give notice of resignation (2 months).
Get letter of release (not sure if I get this on very last day of work or within the 2 month stay?).
Visit immigration to cancel visa. After that... how long do I have in the country to stay legally? |
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gteacher
Joined: 24 May 2007
Location: Ghost in the machine
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| Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:00 am Post subject: |
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| Manticore wrote: |
So let me put my coming scenario to you:
I give notice of resignation (2 months).
Get letter of release (not sure if I get this on very last day of work or within the 2 month stay?).
Visit immigration to cancel visa. After that... how long do I have in the country to stay legally? |
When you go with your boss to immigration to cancel your visa you can get an Exit Order for up to 30 days from that date. When they cancel your visa you need to ask for it. It is a A4 sheet of paper that they will staple into your passport and that you need to show the immigration official when you leave the country. |
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Manticore
Joined: 20 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:15 am Post subject: |
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Just to check... I found this on HiKorea.
http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/InfoDetailR_en.pt?cttSeq=&categoryId=2&parentId=391&catSeq=427&showMenuId=376
It says I've got to apply for an extra 30 days 2 months prior to the cancellation of my visa. This might be only if one's would expire normally, wihtout premature cancellation.
I am quitting my job early before my visa would expire by itself. So to confirm, when I go to immigration to cancel my visa with my boss, I ask for an exit order of 30 days, and after that very day I have 30 days in the country legally? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 5:52 am Post subject: |
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| Manticore wrote: |
Just to check...
I am quitting my job early before my visa would expire by itself. So to confirm, when I go to immigration to cancel my visa with my boss, I ask for an exit order of 30 days, and after that very day I have 30 days in the country legally? |
This is correct. |
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Juke John
Joined: 20 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:28 am Post subject: |
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| Manticore wrote: |
Just to check...
I am quitting my job early before my visa would expire by itself. So to confirm, when I go to immigration to cancel my visa with my boss, I ask for an exit order of 30 days, and after that very day I have 30 days in the country legally? |
This is correct. |
Is it legal to look for a job during those 30 days?
Does it make a difference in getting your next E2 if there is a lapse between the two or if your new one begins the very day after the old one expires? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:34 am Post subject: |
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| Juke John wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| Manticore wrote: |
Just to check...
I am quitting my job early before my visa would expire by itself. So to confirm, when I go to immigration to cancel my visa with my boss, I ask for an exit order of 30 days, and after that very day I have 30 days in the country legally? |
This is correct. |
Is it legal to look for a job during those 30 days?
Does it make a difference in getting your next E2 if there is a lapse between the two or if your new one begins the very day after the old one expires? |
look for your new job.
BEFORE your 30 days are up, do your visa run and Bob's yer uncle - off you go on a new job.
IF you mean a visa EXPIRING, then you have a different matter to deal with.
In that case you must:
a) get an extension,
b) do a quick run out and back (to put you on a tourist stamp) or
c) get a LOR from your current employer and transfer to the new employer (contracts must be consecutive).
pick one.
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Juke John
Joined: 20 Nov 2007
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| Juke John wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| Manticore wrote: |
Just to check...
I am quitting my job early before my visa would expire by itself. So to confirm, when I go to immigration to cancel my visa with my boss, I ask for an exit order of 30 days, and after that very day I have 30 days in the country legally? |
This is correct. |
Is it legal to look for a job during those 30 days?
Does it make a difference in getting your next E2 if there is a lapse between the two or if your new one begins the very day after the old one expires? |
look for your new job.
BEFORE your 30 days are up, do your visa run and Bob's yer uncle - off you go on a new job.
IF you mean a visa EXPIRING, then you have a different matter to deal with.
In that case you must:
a) get an extension,
b) do a quick run out and back (to put you on a tourist stamp) or
c) get a LOR from your current employer and transfer to the new employer (contracts must be consecutive).
pick one.
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Forgive me, but I am really confused by this.
By "consecutive contract" you mean that the new one begins the day after the old one ends, right?
Why do I need an LOR if my contract is ending?
If one contract ends and I get a 30-day extension on my visa, and find a new job/contract to start, say, three weeks after the old one ends, I must complete my visa run before the 30 days is up, right? This would be "non-consecutive," right?
So the difference is if they are consecutive, one does not need to do a visa run, right? Is there any difference in the necessary paperwork, i.e. health check, background check, etc.? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Juke John wrote: |
Forgive me, but I am really confused by this.
By "consecutive contract" you mean that the new one begins the day after the old one ends, right?
Why do I need an LOR if my contract is ending?
If one contract ends and I get a 30-day extension on my visa, and find a new job/contract to start, say, three weeks after the old one ends, I must complete my visa run before the 30 days is up, right? This would be "non-consecutive," right?
So the difference is if they are consecutive, one does not need to do a visa run, right? Is there any difference in the necessary paperwork, i.e. health check, background check, etc.? |
Consecutive means you go directly from one sponsor to the other with no lapse in between.
Because the 2nd job is being processed while you are still technically employed at the 1st one you need the LOR.
If you complete the 1st job and are here on a non-working extension then you WILL have to do a visa run.
You do NOT need to have a visa run during that 30 days BUT
a) you must leave the country (visa run or not) before your extension runs out.
or
b) it is convenient to do your visa run during that time so that you don't need to make 2 trips out of the country.
If the contracts are consecutive AND you have the LOR (to enable the paperwork to start) you can "add/change your workplace", then extend your status of sojourn (visa) to cover the next year.
In this case you won't need the medical or CRC (assuming you have submitted one already).
If you have NOT submitted a medical or CRC to immigration you will need them.
The paperwork is a bit different. If you add/change-extend you don't need transcripts or diploma copies. You will need:
1. Visa Extension Application
2. Passport and your Alien Registration Card
3. LOR from the old school and the New contract from the new school
4. Sponsorship Certificate (from new school)
5. A copy of Certificate of School / Business Registration (from new school)
6. Processing Fee
7.(optional - re-entry permit application and fee {50k won}). Your previous re-entry privileges do NOT carry over into the extension. (free if you are from the UK) |
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