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Transferring your visa to another hagwon

 
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Adventurer



Joined: 28 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 8:29 am    Post subject: Transferring your visa to another hagwon Reply with quote

I am going to leave my hagwon after the 9th month and get released. Technically, my card doesn't expire until February of next year. I alread did a background check in March. What does immigration need?
I haven't done a second background check. What are the rules for a guy in my situation?

Thanks.....
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jadarite



Joined: 01 Sep 2007
Location: Andong, Yeongyang, Seoul, now Pyeongtaek

PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Are you going through a recruiter? If so, it's a lot easier because they will list everything for you. I think you will need a new CRC and medical check. If you aren't going through a recruiter, you will need your new hagwon to contact immigration to find out what they need.

This is what I had to submit in September at my 9th month mark with my first hagwon (I transferred to a public school though):

1. Contract
2. Apostille CRC - but if you can['t?] get apostille CRC, bring your CRC and go to American Embassy, and verify your CRC
3. Obtaining an Official Certification of Health

Every teacher in the public school system is required to submit a health certification from a licensed physician that details their physical health (including, but not limited to: height, weight, eyesight, color blindness, hearing, blood cholesterol, anemia, blood pressure, blood type, liver function, past medical problems, current medical problems, dental and oral health problems, etc. In short, a health report for Korean public service personnel. And MUST include the TBPE and HIV test.)

4. Release letter
5. Application Form
6. Passport and Your Alien Registration Card
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Joined: 28 Jan 2006

PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jadarite wrote:
Are you going through a recruiter? If so, it's a lot easier because they will list everything for you. I think you will need a new CRC and medical check. If you aren't going through a recruiter, you will need your new hagwon to contact immigration to find out what they need.

This is what I had to submit in September at my 9th month mark with my first hagwon (I transferred to a public school though):

1. Contract
2. Apostille CRC - but if you can['t?] get apostille CRC, bring your CRC and go to American Embassy, and verify your CRC
3. Obtaining an Official Certification of Health

Every teacher in the public school system is required to submit a health certification from a licensed physician that details their physical health (including, but not limited to: height, weight, eyesight, color blindness, hearing, blood cholesterol, anemia, blood pressure, blood type, liver function, past medical problems, current medical problems, dental and oral health problems, etc. In short, a health report for Korean public service personnel. And MUST include the TBPE and HIV test.)

4. Release letter
5. Application Form
6. Passport and Your Alien Registration Card


No, I don't have a recruiter. I have to knd of have to figure this out.
I think the medical test you have to do for teaching at a public school is way too invasive. I can't really get an apostille. I don't have time for that, and my family doesn't have time to run around and do that.
Last time, I printed it off the state website and went to the US Embassy.
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jellobean



Joined: 14 Mar 2006

PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm not sure, but I only thought you needed a new CRC if you were getting a new visa. I thought a transfer didn't require one, but I could be wrong.
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PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

jellobean wrote:
I'm not sure, but I only thought you needed a new CRC if you were getting a new visa. I thought a transfer didn't require one, but I could be wrong.


Ttompaz told me that you shouldn't need one, but this is Korea. Who knows? I don't see the point in having a second background check when I haven't left town.
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tiger fancini



Joined: 21 Mar 2006
Location: Testicles for Eyes

PostPosted: Sat Nov 22, 2008 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Adventurer wrote:
jellobean wrote:
I'm not sure, but I only thought you needed a new CRC if you were getting a new visa. I thought a transfer didn't require one, but I could be wrong.


Ttompaz told me that you shouldn't need one, but this is Korea. Who knows? I don't see the point in having a second background check when I haven't left town.


I had to get a new one to extend my visa for one more year at the same school. Seemed pointless, as it was only for the last 12 months when I've been residing in Korea, but them's the rules.
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