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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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 Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:30 am Post subject: Secure a job before, during or after my month off? |
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I've been at the same hagwon for years and it's finally time to move on.
I'm going back to Canada for a month off(late June-late July), then plan to return in August. My visa runs out a couple days after my last day of work.
I've got a few questions I hope some of you can answer.
An important point to remember is, withdrawing my lump sum pension contributions is a must.
I'm wondering...If I secure a new job before I leave Korea on my holiday, can I still recieve my lump sum pension withdrawl? Or would this complicate things because the Pension office might find out I plan on returning?
If not, then I will likely continue looking for jobs here while I'm home. Is there a chance I could find a job, get all the proper paperwork in place and start at the beginning of August? All in one month? Too be honest, it sounds like a hassle to do on my vacation as I'll be travelling all over the country.
Will I need to do an embassy interview?
My other option would be to fly myself back to Korea on my own dime at the end of July and look for jobs while here. I would just have to hope for a healthy flight allowance. I have a free place to stay for a month and wouldn't mind the extra time off. But I'm afraid if I did find a job, I'd just have to fly back to Canada for the damn interview anyway. Can I do the interview while home on vacation even if I don't have a job secured?
If I could secure a job before I leave for my month long trip home and still recieve my pension contributions, that would be ideal.
What do you think? |
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the ireland
Joined: 11 May 2008
Location: korea
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:36 am Post subject: |
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| can't answer much on the pension but just to settle your nerves and relax you about the interview, those who have already obtained an E2 visa in the past do not need to have an interview. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:58 am Post subject: Re: Secure a job before, during or after my month off? |
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| OBwannabe wrote: |
I've been at the same hagwon for years and it's finally time to move on.
I'm going back to Canada for a month off(late June-late July), then plan to return in August. My visa runs out a couple days after my last day of work.
I've got a few questions I hope some of you can answer.
An important point to remember is, withdrawing my lump sum pension contributions is a must.
I'm wondering...If I secure a new job before I leave Korea on my holiday, can I still recieve my lump sum pension withdrawl? Or would this complicate things because the Pension office might find out I plan on returning? |
No worry. Ticket home, ARC expiring, passport (to show you are entitled) and bank information.
| OBwannabe wrote: |
If not, then I will likely continue looking for jobs here while I'm home. Is there a chance I could find a job, get all the proper paperwork in place and start at the beginning of August? All in one month? Too be honest, it sounds like a hassle to do on my vacation as I'll be travelling all over the country.
Will I need to do an embassy interview? |
It is doable. You won't need the embassy interview. You can start looking in June and complete your application at your convenience. The visa confirmation number is good for 90 days after issue. The visa (for entry) is good for 90 days more after that.
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My other option would be to fly myself back to Korea on my own dime at the end of July and look for jobs while here. I would just have to hope for a healthy flight allowance. I have a free place to stay for a month and wouldn't mind the extra time off. But I'm afraid if I did find a job, I'd just have to fly back to Canada for the damn interview anyway. Can I do the interview while home on vacation even if I don't have a job secured?
If I could secure a job before I leave for my month long trip home and still recieve my pension contributions, that would be ideal.
What do you think? |
What you want is easily do-able.
Find a job with an August or Sept. start.
Get your refund arranged (deposit to your K-account if you want).
Go home for your vacation - get your docs in order and get your confirmation number.
Get your visa.
Get your ticket back to Korea.
Fly back to Korea and start work. |
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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:39 am Post subject: Re: Secure a job before, during or after my month off? |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| OBwannabe wrote: |
I've been at the same hagwon for years and it's finally time to move on.
I'm going back to Canada for a month off(late June-late July), then plan to return in August. My visa runs out a couple days after my last day of work.
I've got a few questions I hope some of you can answer.
An important point to remember is, withdrawing my lump sum pension contributions is a must.
I'm wondering...If I secure a new job before I leave Korea on my holiday, can I still recieve my lump sum pension withdrawl? Or would this complicate things because the Pension office might find out I plan on returning? |
No worry. Ticket home, ARC expiring, passport (to show you are entitled) and bank information.
| OBwannabe wrote: |
If not, then I will likely continue looking for jobs here while I'm home. Is there a chance I could find a job, get all the proper paperwork in place and start at the beginning of August? All in one month? Too be honest, it sounds like a hassle to do on my vacation as I'll be travelling all over the country.
Will I need to do an embassy interview? |
It is doable. You won't need the embassy interview. You can start looking in June and complete your application at your convenience. The visa confirmation number is good for 90 days after issue. The visa (for entry) is good for 90 days more after that.
| OBwannabe wrote: |
My other option would be to fly myself back to Korea on my own dime at the end of July and look for jobs while here. I would just have to hope for a healthy flight allowance. I have a free place to stay for a month and wouldn't mind the extra time off. But I'm afraid if I did find a job, I'd just have to fly back to Canada for the damn interview anyway. Can I do the interview while home on vacation even if I don't have a job secured?
If I could secure a job before I leave for my month long trip home and still recieve my pension contributions, that would be ideal.
What do you think? |
What you want is easily do-able.
Find a job with an August or Sept. start.
Get your refund arranged (deposit to your K-account if you want).
Go home for your vacation - get your docs in order and get your confirmation number.
Get your visa.
Get your ticket back to Korea.
Fly back to Korea and start work. |
So you can have your pension deposited into your Korean account? Or did I misunderstand?
I thought new legislation dictated that we must have an embassy interview if you've never had one before, allow your visa to expire and leave the country. If not, it's great news  |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Secure a job before, during or after my month off? |
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| OBwannabe wrote: |
So you can have your pension deposited into your Korean account? Or did I misunderstand?
I thought new legislation dictated that we must have an embassy interview if you've never had one before, allow your visa to expire and leave the country. If not, it's great news |
You CAN have your pension deposited to your Korean bank account.
The consular interview is ONLY required IF you are applying for your 1st E2
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you have a black mark in your immigration file (caught working on a tourist visa, doing privates, overstay, etc.)
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