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vdsl_2
Joined: 25 Jun 2011
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 Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 9:50 pm Post subject: Quiting Current Contract job to work in |
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I've been working for one of the language institute here in korea
for 4 months and while I was here teaching english
I was looking for a job that related to what I studied in University(Engineering#
after few rounds of interview
I received a job offer
so my question is what should I tell the language institute that I'm working with right now? #under a contract) Do they take away things that were mentioned in contract?
and what visa do I need to apply for other than E-2 visa?
thanks in advance |
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koreatimes
Joined: 07 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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| #under a contract) Do they take away things that were mentioned in contract? |
I don't know what the first part means, but they won't take anything you were owed. You aren't entitled to severance or flight money home. You should still get pension.
Follow your contract, give notice, enjoy your new job.
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| what visa do I need to apply for other than E-2 visa? |
Your employer doesn't know this? 
BAD SIGN.
Also, you may need to get a release letter from your current employer if you new employer won't fly you out and you don't want to get new documents. |
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vdsl_2
Joined: 25 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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Just spoke with HR employer
and she will help out with new visa application 
But was I suppose get the visa before going into interview? And is that even possible to get a working visa or do I get it after I receive job offer? |
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nathanrutledge
Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think you can do a transfer, unless it's to another E-2. If you have a job in an engineering company, and it's not teaching English, you need a different visa, NOT E-2 (Foreign Language Instructor).
Really, your best bet is to talk to immigration on this issue. I THINK you'll have to have the papers, submit them, get the issuance number and run to Japan and back. It shouldn't be any different than an E2 run, it's just that you'll need whatever docs that your new visa requires. |
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vdsl_2
Joined: 25 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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| nathanrutledge wrote: |
I don't think you can do a transfer, unless it's to another E-2. If you have a job in an engineering company, and it's not teaching English, you need a different visa, NOT E-2 (Foreign Language Instructor).
Really, your best bet is to talk to immigration on this issue. I THINK you'll have to have the papers, submit them, get the issuance number and run to Japan and back. It shouldn't be any different than an E2 run, it's just that you'll need whatever docs that your new visa requires. |
Sorry that I'm missing out
but what is E2 run?
To Japan??? |
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nathanrutledge
Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| vdsl_2 wrote: |
| nathanrutledge wrote: |
I don't think you can do a transfer, unless it's to another E-2. If you have a job in an engineering company, and it's not teaching English, you need a different visa, NOT E-2 (Foreign Language Instructor).
Really, your best bet is to talk to immigration on this issue. I THINK you'll have to have the papers, submit them, get the issuance number and run to Japan and back. It shouldn't be any different than an E2 run, it's just that you'll need whatever docs that your new visa requires. |
Sorry that I'm missing out
but what is E2 run?
To Japan??? |
Not to sound rude, but please check what you write. I can't tell if you're a non native speaker, lazy at typing, or stupid. Either way, try to use complete sentences so that we know precisely what you're asking.
Answer - You have an E2 now, right? An English instructor visa? That visa is ONLY good for teaching English. You cannot work ANY other job than that.
If you want to change your visa, you CANNOT do it IN Korea. You are required to do what is known as a visa run. Generally, you hop on the boat from Busan to Fukuoka in Japan, go to the consulate on one day, spend the night in Japan, pick up your passport with new visa the next day at the consulate and come back.
IF you come from a country that doesn't have a visa treaty with Japan, you can fly to Hong Kong or some other country that is easy for you to go to.
The visa run is NOT required if you're transferring visas, from job to job. BUT changing a visa class often requires this. There are exceptions - mainly, if you're changing to a non working visa, for example from E-2 to a dependent visa, or to an F series visa (you get married, or earn an F-2, or upgrade to the F-5).
Anyway, I would talk to immigration. That's the BEST bet for solid information. |
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vdsl_2
Joined: 25 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for your help, sorry I was on my iphone while I was typing that out. I think my best bet will be just call the immigration and let them know my current situation. I really do appreciate your help thanks |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Sun Nov 27, 2011 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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You might owe back the incoming airfare depending on your contract. Many contracts say that if you quit within the first 6 months, you must pay back the incoming airfare. Others say if you quit within the year. And others don't say anything.
A few contracts say you have to pay a recruiter fee if you quit before 6 months. (Usually around 500,000-1,000,000).
I'm not sure if the recruiter fee thing is legal, I've heard it is, but I've also heard of people getting out of it.
So you can either:
A - Quit according to your contract, give proper notice and collect your final pay check minus anything you owe that I mentioned above. And not worry about any headaches in the future.
or B - Quit the day after pay day by not showing up, moving out of your apartment secretly and not giving notice or answering your phone. And get your new visa before he cancels your old one. But risk the owner/director tracking you down and causing headaches for you in the future, possibly legally, with immigration or at your new job.
I'd follow the terms of the contract and choose choice A, unless the owner has been screwing you over. But if he has held up his end of the deal, than so should you. |
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