Korean Job Discussion Forums

[napolifam]

If my school and I cancel my contract at immigration together, do I need a release letter still to get a new visa before my current one expires?

Isnt canceling my contract essentially a release letter?

can i go with my new employer the same day with new criminal check, transcripts, affidavit, health check, etc. and get a new visa number the same day i cancel my current contract?

can someone answer this question? Ive called immigration twice- one time it seemed like i needed a release letter anyway....the other time was as long as both sides cancelled i could get a new one right away.....

Whats the deal?

[polonius]

If both your schoold rep and you go to immigration together, you don't need a release letter.

If your school cancels the visa as they are required to within 15 days of your termination, you don't need a letter.

The only time you really need a letter of release is if you want to transfer schools.

[napolifam]

Thank you....I was pretty sure thats the way it goes but.........u just never know...

[mzeno]

[polonius]

mzeno,

You need a letter of release that states you end work on a specific date, and the next school needs to take responsibility of you the next day.

Those that I have seen transfer did not require CRC, transcripts, ect... as it isn't a new visa you are getting, but rather changing the person who sponsors your visa. Be sure to check the date that they give you as your final date on your new school visa, as it might only go up to the end of this current school's contract, meaning 2 more months. You should be able to get them to extend it for a year when you are 1 month away from expiry. (or maybe they will give you another full year)

[sfreeman]