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[firebrand]

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone has gone through the process of getting a Visa extension? I am planning to extend for 6 months beginning in July of this year.

At first I was told I wouldn't need the CRC, now I'm told that I am. My manager has told me that I can order my CRC from truecheck.ca, which I have but I'm a little concerned because I have booked a trip for the last 2 weeks in June (already paid for!).

Anyways, I guess I want to know about the extension process, how long does it take for your extension to be approved, do I need to get a medical test, and has anyone had any luck with the online CRC?

I'm Canadian, by the way. Sorry if this has been included in a previous post, I looked around but couldn't find anything.

Thanks.

[ttompatz]

For a renewal you need:

1. Visa Extension Application
2. Passport and your Alien Registration Card
3. New contract
4. Sponsorship Certificate (from school)
5. A copy of Certificate of School / Business Registration (from school)
6. Processing Fee
7. New Criminal Record Certificate, (Canadian embassy notarized - for Canadians only)
8. New Health Check Certificate

Get your CRC from home, take it to the embassy, pay the fee, swear an affidavit and get the stamp.

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[firebrand]

thanks, so how long does this take to process once I take those documents into immigration?

Also, has it been confirmed that those online CRC checks aren't accepted?

[ttompatz]

[firebrand]

thanks, that's very helpful!

[natural]

wow this is just what i came on to ask... im from the uk and looking to extend for another 6 weeks to make sure i get my bonus etc

can anyone tell me how to get my crc from the uk from korea.

thanks in advance

[Bibbitybop]

[ttompatz]

Just make the new contract date the same as your current end date and word the new contract so that the 1st week is a non-working/holiday/signing bonus-time off for moving and relaxing week.

All immigration is concerned with are your start and end dates on the contract. They do not care about the specific terms.

This method will entail you having to do a short extension next year for the extra week (at a cost of 30k won).

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[Bibbitybop]

[ttompatz]

[VanIslander]

[ttompatz]

[Bibbitybop]

New visa transfer information:

I have been juggling 2 possibilities: Getting a new E-2 visa for my new (future) employer OR Changing workplaces and extending my visa.


My new (future) employer talked to immigration and the officer said it was ok to have a week or so gap between contracts.

This may be a case of "the officer has no idea of the actual law," which is quite common.



Also, my new (future) employer was told that they would not process any visa extensions until the ending day of the current contract. This would make any end-of-the-contract vacation impossible.

Example: A current contract ends on August 17. The new contract begins on August 25. If a teacher leaves the country for vacation on August 10th, he/she would not be able to re-enter Korea because immigration won't extend the visa until August 17th. Not to mention the re-entry permit on the visa expires on August 12th.



What do you think about this, ttompatz and other experts? Does this information sound correct?

[ttompatz]

As correct as any other answer you may get from a clerk at an immigration desk.

Make sure you get his name so you can go back to him to have it done.
The next clerk may have a different interpretation.

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[Bibbitybop]