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AJR
Joined: 29 Jun 2009
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 Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject: District Education Office Visa |
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Hey- I am reposting my situation with an update because I keep getting conflicting directives, and I need a solution.
I just went through a second interview for an English Center job for a District Office in Seoul. This is a public job. Happily, I was offered the job. All good, but the recruiter is denying having any part in the visa process. They are glad I got the job of course but are saying that I take care of everything here (U.S.) and they do nothing. Here are the two emails I got from them:
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good to hear that the interview went well.
But you have to have your working visa before you leave your country.
I can't have it done here. So I think it is better to prepare it from now.
Try to call the nearest Korea consulate office for the process.
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I got a call that you passed the interview! congrats!
Since you got the job, you have to hurry for the visa to secure it.
What are they talking about? How can I convince them that one must first send all relevant visa documents to Korea (to the recruiter)? Or are they right? Except I will of course need the NOA which they can issue without seeing my diploma, etc.
As far as I remember, they only have my resume and a scanned in photo of myself.
I want this job and they want me- is there a way? (by aug.24th)? |
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tired of LA
Joined: 06 Nov 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 8:35 pm Post subject: Re: District Education Office Visa |
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| AJR wrote: |
Hey- I am reposting my situation with an update because I keep getting conflicting directives, and I need a solution.
I just went through a second interview for an English Center job for a District Office in Seoul. This is a public job. Happily, I was offered the job. All good, but the recruiter is denying having any part in the visa process. They are glad I got the job of course but are saying that I take care of everything here (U.S.) and they do nothing. Here are the two emails I got from them:
1)
good to hear that the interview went well.
But you have to have your working visa before you leave your country.
I can't have it done here. So I think it is better to prepare it from now.
Try to call the nearest Korea consulate office for the process.
2)
I got a call that you passed the interview! congrats!
Since you got the job, you have to hurry for the visa to secure it.
What are they talking about? How can I convince them that one must first send all relevant visa documents to Korea (to the recruiter)? Or are they right? Except I will of course need the NOA which they can issue without seeing my diploma, etc.
As far as I remember, they only have my resume and a scanned in photo of myself.
I want this job and they want me- is there a way? (by aug.24th)? |
Maybe there are other emails, but from these two it seems like he is telling you to get your documents ready in the first email and telling to hurry up and send them the documents in the second email. Its true that you must have your visa before you come and that they can't get you the visa when you're in Korea. Just ask them for their address so you can send them your documents.
However, you're going to cutting this real close. It takes about 10 days for your visa issuance number to be issued and then a few more days for mailing your documents and then a few more to go to the consulate to apply for and get the visa. If you don't have all your documents ready, then chances are you won't make it. If you do have everything ready, you might make it. |
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AJR
Joined: 29 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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No, trust me, those emails are not saying 'here is my address' rush me everything' they are saying 'I don't do anything here, you do everything there'.
Though I did wish I had misread them... all the context I left out kinda makes it certain for me... |
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Carla
Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject: |
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| AJR wrote: |
No, trust me, those emails are not saying 'here is my address' rush me everything' they are saying 'I don't do anything here, you do everything there'.
Though I did wish I had misread them... all the context I left out kinda makes it certain for me... |
My recruiter didn't get me my visa confirmation number. What she did do is give me the address for the school. Then, I sent UPS my stuff to the school, and the recruiter told me "Ok, the school got all your documents. They should have your number in about 2 weeks. I'll keep you updated and give you your number as soon as they get it and let you know your stuff is on it's way back."
The only thing my recruiter needed to do is be the voice between me and the school. The school is the one responsible for getting your NOA or VCN, but someone over there has to be involved because you need their school registration and other things that you couldn't even have. Your recruiter sounds like they don't know what they are talking about.... Or, it could be a really big language gap? |
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AJR
Joined: 29 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:00 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah the school is telling me to talk to the recruiter and the recruiter is telling me to talk to the consulate. I have just resent a round of emails to both saying 'I need the NOA- don't you need my stuff?!'
Makes me think everybody is new in their jobs. The people at the school just want me to fly over and fill my position... if only... |
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andrewchon
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Back in Oz. Living in ISIS Aust.
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Are you an E-2 or F-series visa? |
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AJR
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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andrewchon
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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| My guess is that the recruiter thinks you are coming over as a worker (not a teacher) at a ministry office, therefore all the procedures for a teacher's visa doesn't apply to you. You talked of English Centre at District Office and 'school', which one is it? The former is not for teachers but more like an instructor. |
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AJR
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| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 12:05 am Post subject: |
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andrewchon- hmmm, that is an interesting angle, perhaps you are on to something.
All I can tell you is that the contract is headed- Contract for Foreign English Teacher and the contract uses District Office of Education, English Education Center and school to describe Employer. Sounds a little disorganized. I do almost see it as a ministry worker position shuttling between the three (???) but the language is clear, that I am a foreign English teacher. It is the E-2 visa I am pretty sure.
I think I just need to (politely) rattle their cage until I get an address to send my stuff to. Why they don't understand this is beyond me... |
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