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[tigershark]

I've searched around a bit for this but it seems unclear. So I'll defer to the experts (daveseslcafe posters). If you finish a contract at one school and your starting a new contract a month later. Do you have to get a new CRC? or can you transfer the visa to the new employer? I want to go on vacation during that month. Back to Canada (home). Must I get new documents/visa or is a transfer of some sorts plausible?

Much appreciated.

[ttompatz]

[tigershark]

hmmm... that seems kind of like a hassle. Okay then my next question would be... anyone ever get a new CRC from Canada while in a different country??

[tigershark]

Okay upon closer investigation of this topic I have come to the realization that it would be impossible for me to get a criminal record check notarized and sent to the consulate in toronto and then sent to korea to get a visa issuance number and then apply for a visa and get it in one month. So what are my options? Push the start date back? Extend my visa and not leave the country? Or am I just massively going to take it in the anus on this one? Or is it possible to get my CRC come back to Korea a week early and do a visa run to Japan/ tropical south east asian destination? So many questions but no answers Help me.

[ttompatz]

[InDaGu]

[furtakk]

It is possible to transfer your visa between contracts even if you plan on leaving for awhile.

But......

Your new contract will have to state that you are starting earlier than you actually are. I.e. if you finish your first contract on the 31st of August, then your new contract should state you will be starting on the 5th of September (or whatever date). If your new contract starts within 15 days of your old contract, then you are eligible to transfer.

You will then need to extend your visa near the end of your second contract in order to complete the full year at your new school.

However, your new school will have to agree to do the preceding procedure. I think it benefits them as well because there are less costs involved.

If you are unable to do so and need to get a CRC, there is one service you can use in Canada that I was recommended when I was unsure if I could transfer my Visa. You can either email [email protected] and ask about the process, or check out their website: http://www.crccrimerecordcheck.com/. They are unable to provide certain types of CRCs anymore, but the basic one that is required for immigration in Korea is still permitted. They can also do the notarization, consulate stuff, and mail it to you at an extra cost, but it is very expensive.

EDIT: This is the basic procedure, but sounds way cheaper as your family would be taking care of it.

[tigershark]

Thanks. I didn't know I could get my family to pick a CRC up for me with written authorization. That would make things a lot easier. I will get on it.

[InDaGu]

I'm not sure how things work in other countries, but before I initially left the States, I granted my mother Power of Attorney. This was probably one of the smartest things I've ever done. She has the power to do anything I can do (with exception of face-to-face interviews). She can get new transcripts, CRCs, open bank acounts in my name, etc. In fact, I decided to sell my car to her while I was gone, and in essence, she sold the car to herself.
Now, I don't recommend that everyone does it. You'd have to have someone you trusted unconditionally because PoA can be dangerous in the wrong hands.

[ttompatz]

[InDaGu]