Korean Job Discussion Forums

[hockeyguy109]

I was just curious as to how long the visa/setup process took you. I sent in the paperwork for the E-2 visa to Korea about 10 days ago. How long will it probably take for me to get over there? Just debating whether to try to find a temp job before I go. I graduated about 2 months ago and it's taking longer than I thought. Running out of court tv shows to watch.

Thanks for any info you can give me!

[oldtactics]

I'm planning on writing a full post about this since it seems to be a common question, but here's my experience with EPIK:

Find a job, email scanned paperwork, phone interview, get job offer
2 weeks +

Collect paperwork including notarized degree, transcripts and CRC
2 weeks +

Mail paperwork to Korea
1 week

Receive Notice of Appointment + Contracts in mail
1 week

Drop off visa application at Toronto consulate, receive work visa
1 week +

Since I had my paperwork together already, the process from getting my CRC to getting my work visa was about 5 weeks (although it seemed like a decade). If you're just waiting to get your paperwork from Korea, I'd estimate another 2-3 weeks to submit the visa application and receive your passport back. Good luck!

[michaelambling]