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[Sonata]

Hello.

I am just about finished with my 10th month of employment. I will complete my contract the end of June.

However, the last day on my ARC is the same as my last day of employment. (6/30)

If I fish to find a job elsewhere, what is my best course of action?
I searched and read the D10 has to be processed after I finish my contract. That would be the last day of my ARC status so I don't know how that is possible.

There is a 30 day extension where I cannot work but to get that I need a plane ticket home and I don't know if I could look for work or accept employment with that status or not.

Other than starting from scratch or renewing with my present employer I am not sure what I can do. I can look for a job now as I have a couple months remaining, but even if I get a job I am not sure how the transition could work since my ARC and contract end on the same day.

I read normally people get a 30 days extra usually, as in a 13 month visa, but mine was just for 12 months. Anyone know if contacting immigration could get that 30 period?

Thanks.

[ttompatz]

Go in sometime in the last few days of work (last date is best).
The change D10 status days a few minutes at the counter (even if the processing of the new ARC takes a few weeks).

It IS inconvenient but hey, welcome to "not home".

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[Sonata]

Inconvenient is okay as long as it is possible.

The last day (Monday), I don't think I could get to the place on time, although I can try asking if my workplace would allow me to leave early.
The previous Tuesday would I think be no problem and Thursday would possibly be okay too. But even if I do it prior to the last day can I still finish the the contract?

Thanks.

[ttompatz]

[Sonata]

Just to confirm, but for the above to work I probably need a letter of release don't I? Unless I do it on the last day (30th), by somehow getting permission to leave early?

I may be able to get one since relationship is fine with employer, but I don't know for sure whether they will or will not give one when I request it.

If it doesn't work and I have to re-do my E2 from scratch, do I still need a FBI Background check even if immigration has one on file from my current E2 and I haven't left Korea?

And would I need another diploma copy even if one is on file with immigration?

Thanks.

[ttompatz]