Korean Job Discussion Forums

[rooster_2006]

Hello.

First of all, I am not a newbie to Korea. However, I have never gotten an E-2 visa before.

Recently, it came to my attention that the E-2 visa laws have changed to allow people with two years of college to come and teach here. Before you get all elitist and flame me, read on for my qualifications...

Here are my qualifications:
- As of the end of this month, two years of college
- Certificate of Completion from Yonsei University Korean Language Institute in Seoul (1,200 hours of Korean language study).
- CELTA from the IGSE in Dunchon-dong.
- Lived in Korea for over four years (in case you're wondering how that was possible when I'm only 21, my dad was a diplomat and we were stationed here).
- I'm 21 and American and, since employers DO care, 100% foreign appearance.

Here are my questions:

1. Is the new E-2 visa change only for crappy areas like most of Gyeonggi-do (such as Guri), or are the fun locations like Jeju-do open, too?

2. Will I have to fly back to the United States and then come back to Korea?

3. What kind of criminal background check do I need? Do I have to get one from the FBI, or are others acceptable?

[losing_touch]