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Mr. Peabody
Joined: 24 Sep 2010
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| globalgourmand wrote: |
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| Recruiter is convinced, she's pretty sure GEPIK schools can be convinced, so hopefully Korean immigration can be, too. |
@guatetaliana- Do you mind to tell me which recruitment agency you are using? My agency has a NO dependant or married-applying-singly policy. It wasn't even open to discussion. I'll either have to omit him from my application to use my recruiter, or apply directly with EPIK and hope that they don't dislike my Statement of Intent and still consider me a viable applicant. OR I can find a recruiter who has some experience with applicants with dependants, which is what I'm focusing on at the moment. |
@globalgourmand- you're going about this with the wrong frame of mind. Your BF is NOT your dependant or your husband, therefore you should have no problem with your recruiter. Just don't mention the fact that he is joining you. Problem solved.  |
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guatetaliana
Joined: 07 Nov 2010
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 7:48 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the perspective, naturegirl. We don't anticipate that this will be easy, but suffice it to say that it will be way more desirable than our current arrangement. We don't anticipate being in Korea for more than 2 years or so, as this would be a brief and fascinating interlude in a much bigger long-term plan. We've lived in some unbelievably tiny places, so living space isn't a big issue, but we would like to be somewhere with outdoor space (parks, etc.) where my son could play. And if there's a decent recreational soccer culture, my husband would be all the more thrilled.
As far as my qualifications, I have a B.A. in elementary ed, a valid teaching license for my state here in the US, a 130-hr TESOL through a 4-week course in Barcelona, a year of teaching elementary full-time in Chicago, a semester teaching elementary in Mexico, plus another year and a half of long-term elementary school substitute teaching that I did after my son was born. I'm pretty solidly qualified for young learners, but the truth is I'm reaching a stage where I'd prefer to teach adults. Not sure any superior education institutions would be interested in someone with my background. Still, I'm aiming for EPIK for the upcoming school year, and then perhaps if we get situated, I could attempt a Uni position for the following year. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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| guatetaliana wrote: |
| As far as my qualifications, I have a B.A. in elementary ed, a valid teaching license for my state here in the US, a 130-hr TESOL through a 4-week course in Barcelona, a year of teaching elementary full-time in Chicago, a semester teaching elementary in Mexico, plus another year and a half of long-term elementary school substitute teaching that I did after my son was born. I'm pretty solidly qualified for young learners, but the truth is I'm reaching a stage where I'd prefer to teach adults. Not sure any superior education institutions would be interested in someone with my background. Still, I'm aiming for EPIK for the upcoming school year, and then perhaps if we get situated, I could attempt a Uni position for the following year. |
Then look at intl schools or DOD schools. Pay and benefits will be MUCH better. |
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globalgourmand
Joined: 11 May 2011
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Mr. Peabody wrote: |
| you're going about this with the wrong frame of mind. Your BF is NOT your dependant or your husband, therefore you should have no problem with your recruiter. Just don't mention the fact that he is joining you. Problem solved. |
Mr. Peabody-- thanks for the input and I think you're intirely right that I am going about it with the wrong frame of mind (especially for Korea!)
I'd LOVE to not mention him and just get on with the process. My nagging reservation remains the draw of that F3 and not having the cost/inconvenience/insecurity of having to do visa runs every 3 months. Otherwise, we're perfectly happy in our unmarried LTR!
Are repeated tourist visas and visa runs not that big of a deal? If so, I think our decision might be made. Geez I'll be so happy when this is over... |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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| globalgourmand wrote: |
I'd LOVE to not mention him and just get on with the process. My nagging reservation remains the draw of that F3 and not having the cost/inconvenience/insecurity of having to do visa runs every 3 months. Otherwise, we're perfectly happy in our unmarried LTR!
Are repeated tourist visas and visa runs not that big of a deal? If so, I think our decision might be made. Geez I'll be so happy when this is over... |
Not so big a deal if you're from a first world country. If you're only planning on staying a year, then just do that rather than getting married. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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| globalgourmand wrote: |
| Mr. Peabody wrote: |
| you're going about this with the wrong frame of mind. Your BF is NOT your dependant or your husband, therefore you should have no problem with your recruiter. Just don't mention the fact that he is joining you. Problem solved. |
Mr. Peabody-- thanks for the input and I think you're intirely right that I am going about it with the wrong frame of mind (especially for Korea!)
I'd LOVE to not mention him and just get on with the process. My nagging reservation remains the draw of that F3 and not having the cost/inconvenience/insecurity of having to do visa runs every 3 months. Otherwise, we're perfectly happy in our unmarried LTR!
Are repeated tourist visas and visa runs not that big of a deal? If so, I think our decision might be made. Geez I'll be so happy when this is over... |
If you are not married then F3 is NOT an option for him.
Tourist visa or entry stamp and then visa runs every 90 days are the only option.
As long as he has a residence and you are suporting him then kimmi won't have any problem with repeated visa runs as a tourist.
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globalgourmand
Joined: 11 May 2011
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 9:34 am Post subject: |
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| As long as he has a residence and you are suporting him then kimmi won't have any problem with repeated visa runs as a tourist. |
To be clear, we are not married but could/would easily get married here if necessary before Korea (if we wanted to go for the F3.)
I'm relieved to hear kimmi wouldn't have a problem issuing repeated tourist visas. I think this is the route we are going to choose. It will be more expensive and more of an inconvenience in the long run, but it will eliminate all the uncertainty and gambling in my EPIK application now. As I said, getting in is the #1 priority. F3 would be great, but I think we're going to let that dream die.
...and if we do end up wanting to stay more than a year, I suppose it will finally be worth it to get married in Korea for the F3. I guess we'll just find out when that time comes.
THANK YOU SINCERELY for everyones input!! |
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adzee1
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Hi, I am waiting for my visa to come from EPIK and I am from England.. My wife is Mexican and she is also in England with me.
My question is can she get her spouse visa here in London when i get mine or should she go to Korea on a tourist visa with me and change it when she gets there ? |
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globalgourmand
Joined: 11 May 2011
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| I believe that if you want to change from a tourist visa to a spousal visa she would have to do a visa run. Here in the US we are planning on applying for his F3 when I apply for my E2. I think the only additional paperwork you'll need for hers is the marriage certificate & her passport. Call the London consulate and you'll get the right answer quick. |
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adzee1
Joined: 22 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 7:23 am Post subject: |
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| Yes i tried calling them and couldnt get through... the other question I have is my wife is Mexican and we are both in England.. I know that for my visa I must be in my native country which is England but does anyway know if she is fine to collect hers here too or must she be in her home country ?? |
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globalgourmand
Joined: 11 May 2011
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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| Hmm... again, I don't know for sure. But if I had to guess, I would say she can apply in the UK also. Keep trying the consulate! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes i tried calling them and couldnt get through... the other question I have is my wife is Mexican and we are both in England.. I know that for my visa I must be in my native country which is England but does anyway know if she is fine to collect hers here too or must she be in her home country ?? |
She can apply for her F3 in England or she can accompany you to Korea as a tourist and change her status here.
F3's typically do NOT need to do a visa run to change their status.
Do be aware that YOU need to have an ARC before they will allow her change of status and currently it is taking up to 6 weeks to get an ARC AFTER application.
If you are at a hagwan you may end up in the situation where she needs to do a border run to get another 90 day tourist stamp rather than be caught in an overstay position (not a good thing) before she can get an F3.
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adzee1
Joined: 22 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Fri Jul 29, 2011 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok but does that mean she only needs my ARC if we are changing from a tourist visa ? But if she gets it in London with me then obviously I will not have my ARC so that would probably be the best option right ? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 7:11 am Post subject: |
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| Ok but does that mean she only needs my ARC if we are changing from a tourist visa ? But if she gets it in London with me then obviously I will not have my ARC so that would probably be the best option right ? |
Change of status IN Korea you need:
YOUR ARC
your passport
certificate of employment (proof of employment)
Certified copy of the wedding certificate (in English or Korean)
HER passport
application
fee
I have no idea what hoops they will make you jump through in the UK. You'll have to ask the embassy there what they want in the way of paperwork.
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