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[KoreanAmbition]

This question is regarding working LEGAL part-time jobs.

Let's start off by assuming immigration grants me an E-2 Visa for the first job I will work for my primary employer. Because I want to work other legal jobs, I will make sure my employer agrees to not be the only one screwing me in Korea , so let's assume that I am granted permission to work other legal part-time jobs.

Now let's move on and assume there are a couple part-time jobs that I would like to legally set up through a recruiter. Some part-time jobs say they provide E-2 visas, while others don't mention it.


1) Do I have to get another E-2 visa for each subsequent job?

2) Am I just allowed to get the contract completed and then take it to immigration for confirmation?

3) What are the legal issues in place here? Does anything change with regards to tax purposes?

4) If I ONLY work part-time jobs, is there a problem with that?

5) What's this I hear about teacher's being classified as personal consultants or something along those lines? (Not sure of what it's called, but it's where you are working for yourself I guess).


Thanks in advance,
Cheers

[ttompatz]

[KoreanAmbition]

Okay thanks for the quick response,

I'm unsure of something though, and maybe you could explain it.


If the jobs advertise they will give an E-2 visa, and they are just part-time... then how come I cannot work more 2 or 3 of them?

I know you mentioned that F-Visa holders have an easier time working part-time jobs, and harder for E-2 visa holders.

But then why does it offer an E-2 visa with the job ad?


What if I go with 2 job contracts when I go to the Korean Consultate here in Canada to get my original VISA??

[Ut videam]

You can't go to Immigration with two job contracts. There's no provision for multiple sponsorship.

If you want to work multiple jobs, you have to first sign with one to secure E-2 visa sponsorship. Then, after you arrive in Korea, you have to apply at Immigration to add a workplace. This requires a contract from the new place, as well as the permission of your first workplace (the visa sponsor).

[ttompatz]

[KoreanAmbition]

ttompatz,

I understand your comments about the F-visa issues.

However, I'm referring to situations of part-time jobs offering E-2 visas. I've seen jobs that are for 12.5 or 15 hours a week that clearly state they will offer the E-2 visa so I'm wondering about combining some of those jobs.

While I understand that only F-visa holders can do privates and such, I don't really see how if a company is offering an E-2 visa then it wouldn't be legitimate.

[KoreanAmbition]

[bish]

I think that's what he's saying KA and I think that's what the rule is mate...

[ttompatz]

What he is saying is that you have ONE and one only sponsor for your E2 (or any other work/residence visa).

If you want to ADD another job to that you have to go through the process of "ADDING or CHANGING your place of employment" with the immigration department.

Your question amounts to something like, "How high is left and why can't I do it?"

READ THE FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewforum.php?f=7
then ask about what (if there is anything) you didn't/still don't understand.

Just because a company only needs you for 15 CLASS HOURS per week understand that this COULD mean up to 22.5 classes per week (the same as a full time PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER and may mean up to 40 hours per week in the school after you include prep etc.

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[sadsac]

TT is correct. One E2 for your primary place of employment. Additional workplaces can be added to your ARC once you have been issued it. You cannot hold multiple E2 visas. You may have multiple workplaces listed on the reverse of your ARC. Every change of sojourn must be noted and authorised.