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Epik_Teacher
Joined: 28 Apr 2010
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| So that's what it was about. I've been out of Korea for the last several weeks and just came back. I thought it had something to do with that. |
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WadRUG'naDoo
Joined: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Shanghai
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:14 am Post subject: |
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| If it's mailed to your workplace, don't be surprised if your employer opens it even though it's addressed to you. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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| WadRUG'naDoo wrote: |
| If it's mailed to your workplace, don't be surprised if your employer opens it even though it's addressed to you. |
That wouldn't be surprising. Many foreign teachers won't even get this notice because their employers will open it. |
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sojukettle
Joined: 23 Aug 2005
Location: Not there, HERE!
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 4:17 pm Post subject: |
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It is not only E-2's that it affects.
I also received the letter and I am on an E-7.
sk. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:21 am Post subject: |
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It is not only E-2's that it affects.
I also received the letter and I am on an E-7.
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So everyone should get this? |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:24 am Post subject: |
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| sojusucks wrote: |
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It is not only E-2's that it affects.
I also received the letter and I am on an E-7.
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So everyone should get this? |
Does it really matter if we do? It's pretty clear that the new rules apply to everyone. |
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L&MaC's
Joined: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Ittoqqortoormiit
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:39 am Post subject: |
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This TOPIC has already been covered on the "General Discussion Forum"
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?p=2574605
That post even shows the letter that was sent out -
Page 1: http://img155.imageshack.us/i/photonz.jpg/
Page 2: http://img227.imageshack.us/i/photo2sjx.jpg/
I still haven't worked out the "Letter of Release" part
Does it mean you don't need a letter of release anymore - if you are "not dismissed or resign before your contract is finished) - Basically does it mean that if you finish your contract and wish to take another job - you DON'T need a release letter - and you don't need to go on a visa run to Japan - you can just change it over to the new job at immigration?
Can you just finish one job and notify immigration that you are starting a new job without needing a letter of release? |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:55 am Post subject: |
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| northway wrote: |
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It is not only E-2's that it affects.
I also received the letter and I am on an E-7.
sk. |
So everyone should get this? |
Does it really matter if we do? It's pretty clear that the new rules apply to everyone. |
It's been an issue in the past about how Immigration hasn't properly notified everyone of changes to procedures and requirements. So, yes, it does matter how the notification process is being handled. Many people read this site and use it for information. Odds are that these notification letters may be a surprise to many who don't follow the news on a regular basis. By posting questions and getting answers potential misunderstandings may be headed off ahead of time. |
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sojusucks
Joined: 31 May 2008
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:58 am Post subject: |
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| L&MaC's wrote: |
This TOPIC has already been covered on the "General Discussion Forum"
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This thread was started a full day ahead of any other thread on the subject of notifications from Immigration. Plus this is a subject for the "Job discussion" forum, don't you agree?
As for your other questions, L&MaC, why not call Immigration? |
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L&MaC's
Joined: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Ittoqqortoormiit
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 5:11 am Post subject: |
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| sojusucks wrote: |
| This thread was started a full day ahead of any other thread on the subject of notifications from Immigration. |
I wouldn't say a "Full day ahead" - this thread however was started 16 hours before the thread on the General discussion forum.
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| Plus this is a subject for the "Job discussion" forum, don't you agree? |
I completely agree - it belongs on the Job discussion forum.
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| As for your other questions, L&MaC, why not call Immigration? |
I find calling immigration useless - as I could phone them and ask a question and get an answer.
I could then phone them 20 minutes later - talk to a DIFFERENT person - ask the same question and get a completely DIFFERENT answer.
hence I find calling them useless. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:02 am Post subject: |
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Schwa nailed it.
These changes are interesting but do not systematically change the rules.
As for the letters, this is not like mailing 20 people.
It is about mailing a large number of foreign teachers across the peninsula considering their respective contract and visa expiration dates in order to prioritize people. |
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Summer Wine
Joined: 20 Mar 2005
Location: Next to a River
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Patrick and Schwa.
I am not sure I agree.
2007, I changed jobs and had to do a visa run to Japan.
2011, I was told I can change jobs and simply do an extension on my visa.
I am free to not do a visa run or re-provide new documents.
If that is incorrect, can you provide me a contact number in Immigration other than the one who I talked too who can say differently. |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Summer Wine wrote: |
Patrick and Schwa.
I am not sure I agree.
2007, I changed jobs and had to do a visa run to Japan.
2011, I was told I can change jobs and simply do an extension on my visa.
I am free to not do a visa run or re-provide new documents.
If that is incorrect, can you provide me a contact number in Immigration other than the one who I talked too who can say differently. |
That is an interesting change summerwine and frankly a good way to streamline the visa renewal process. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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My husband got one, he's an F3, but it didn't have his photo on it. It was in English and had his ARC number, name and dates. Kind of nice to get the reminder though.
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| A second boss has to be eligible to employ E2 teachers & your first boss has to agree to it. |
I thought the new rules stated that your first boss does NOT have to agree to it, that you just report it to kimmi |
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