Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jeslteacher]

Hi,

I was wondering if it�s possible for a school/academy to sponsor an E2 visa for part-time work. I�ve noticed that most part-time positions are only advertised to F2 or F4 visa holders.

Are there any rules about the number of hours you must work to be eligible for an E2 visa, or is it just the hassle or cost of sponsorship that puts recruiters off?

Any insight would be much appreciated!

[frankly speaking]

Can? Yes, but most will not.

They don't often offer apartment or airfare either.

[jeslteacher]

Hi Frankly Speaking,

Thanks for your reply. I have an apt. with my partner in Seoul so I�m not looking for flights/accommodation and have worked on an E2 previously.
I�m still trying to understand the reluctance of the employers to sponsor an E2 when I see so many p/t jobs out there. Is there a large fee associated with E2 visa sponsorship? Other than that it seems relatively easy � just a quick trip to Japan.

Any ideas?

[broken76]

In most cases schools that are offering part time work cannot issue an E2 Visa.
Schools that can issue an E2 Visa are usually reluctant to do so since the teacher will most likely be moonlighting which could end up with immigration making a crackdown on the school for sponsoring someone who is breaking the law.

[misher]

A classmate of mine back in September got a part-time job at Wall Street Institute and he said they paid for the visa run and sponsored his E-2 visa. On the other hand he said he has to work some saturdays and they don't give you an apartment, severance or any vacation. I think that is a huge deal breaker for some. He wasn't concerned because he just wanted money to pay for the roof over his head while he studied so I guess it is working out for him.

Some places will offer part-time positions and sponsor an E-2. Just don't expect a benefits package like the full-timers get. IT will be pretty hard to save any kind of money even if you have another job on the side I think.

[Drew345]

At my university there were lots of Korean teachers with part-time work who were wanting full-time work. I was working full-time, but wanting to work part-time. So I asked my boss if I could get reduced to a part-time job (since I knew there were tons of part-time jobs available there). He checked and came back to me that the school could not sponsor a visa for me if I only worked part time.
Not saying it is the truth from heaven or anything; just telling you my experience.

[dirving]

You'd be setting yourself up with shady/dodgy Koreans and/or their scummy cousins from North America, Europe, Oz, Kiwi, Chile, or Thing.

One should believe that that they are, in their twisted minds, of the opinion that they are allowed to roam free like gangbangers and do whatever they f'in' like to an expat with a good mind and no connections!

Such egos!

Play it cool by steering f'in' clear of that scene.

Sincerely,

DI