Korean Job Discussion Forums

[stevieg4ever]

Does anyone know whether students are allowed to work on a D4 visa (presumably part time work)? Also, does anyone know whether any of the [relatively] new regulations have had an impact on D4s at all, in any regard?

I have tried using the search engine and nothing came up.

Thanks in advance

[yeremy]

You're asking about studying Korean on a D4, a training visa, and working, I presume at teaching English or something else, right? A lot of people in Korea have done that. It was illegal in the early 90's and I believe it's still illegal now. But, you might be able to work on campus but I wouldn't hold your breath. You need to go to the Korean Immigration site and check the rules for D4's there.

There was a news story a while ago, where a Korean Immigration official was quoted as saying that visa had been abused by a lot of people who were pretending to study Korean, but were actually working someplace, which is why, I think, Korean Immigration wants to see for themselves exactly how much money you have in your bank account to cover all of your expenses, including your return air fare, before they will issue you a D4 visa.

[OiGirl]

I know students on a D-2 can work part-time after the first semester. Sorry, not sure about the D-4.

As of this semester, they stopped requiring a financial statement for student visas. At least at my Immigration office.

[stevieg4ever]

Yeah I just heard back from the University and they said that under the current regulations people on a D4 are not allowed to work for the first 6 months. And youre right: they do need a print out of your bank account to approve the visa.

So be it.

[stevieg4ever]

what are the differences between a D2 and a D4?

[OiGirl]

D-2 is for studying general subjects, D-4 is for studying Korean language (and maybe culture?)

As I said, as of this semester, it is NOT necessary to submit a financial statement. In my experience.