Korean Job Discussion Forums

[drukx001]

I had a visa processed, but decided not to work for the school before I left. How long do I have to wait to apply for another visa? (save the judgment. you don't know the details).

[bbud656]

I don't know if your visa starts if you never enter the country. Anyway, It is probably similar to a runner in the amount of time you have to wait. Not an expert though.

[ttompatz]

IF you got the visa in your passport you have to wait until the expiry date of the visa.

For most people that point would be 90 days after issue.
Your visa will have a note that your sojourn is for 1 year and the visa must be used within 90 days of issue.

I am not sure about Americans since they get a 1 year multi-entry visa.
They may actually need to get it canceled before they can get another one - but this is pure conjecture and NOT a known fact.

IF you got the visa confirmation number but did not in fact get the visa then you have to wait 90 days from the date of issue of the confirmation number before you can apply for another one.

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[drukx001]

I am American. I never personally canceled it. I assumed the school I was working for would have to do something to let immigration know that they werent going to be sponsoring me anymore. They certainly didn't say anything to me despite the fact that I gave them a lot of time to find a replacement as I was very far ahead of schedule when I started my application. It has been well over 90 days. I am hoping the worst that will happen is that I will get grilled a bit harder during my interview. Hopefully someone on here has had this happen. I would think this situation is pretty common. People get all ready to go and decide to back out or get a better offer, etc.

[Troglodyte]

I would think that it's hard to say based on this or similar forums. Probably there are a fair number of people who back out after getting the visa issuance number or even after getting the visa, but before coming to Korea. I would guess though that most of them backed out completely and never reapplied to come here. In that case they wouldn't post on the forums. Most of the people on the forum who back out, seem to be doing so after getting here. Usually because they don't like the school or a better opportunity came up back home.

How long does it say on the visa that it's good for? How long before it has to be used? Try calling the consulate to ask them for the situation. Regardless of the official policy or what others have experienced, it's ultimately going to come down to what the workers at that particular consulate decide.

If all else fails, get a new passport.

[NYC_Gal]

Americans don't get a multi-entry until they go to immigration in Korea and pay 60k for the privilege. Otherwise, it's single entry. My passport had a final entry date of 90 days after issuance. You SHOULD be okay after that. You should check with your embassy.

Best,
NYC

[drukx001]

I am not too worried about the consulate interview. I am more worried about schools not wanting to hire me after they try to process me visa and get a red flag or something. Not sure how it works on their end before you get the visa confirmation number. My passport has an entry window of a year. I don't know if that means I have to wait a year to get a new one or if I just can't enter after a year on that visa. I am hoping it is the second one.

[GoldenPennies]

you had your chance and you blew it, just give up

[drukx001]

GoldenPennies thanks for contributing. Now go *beep* yourself

[cert43]

umm it's like the same thig as pulling a runner ( that's how they think)...

you made a "commiment" but now broke it ( doesn't matter the reason or

what they did)..so you can't come back to Korea.

[drukx001]

Finally got my answer from the embassy. Turns out you are wrong. Never entered Korea, contract never became valid. Not the same as pulling a runner. The only thing anyone learned here is this forum is filled with people who like to give their expert opinion on what they know nothing about.

Also, It seems like people pull runners all the time and get jobs again. They just don't list their past experience.

[cert43]

Well,gooood for you!!!

Pin a rose on your nose for being right..!

[cert43]

Also, Korean employeers can ALWAYS find out about your past jobs ( trust me, it's not that much of a challenge).espically if you have a had a
E-2 issued at ANY point before.

Hell, that is even true if you are in the USA and you apply for a Korean-based company..

I don't think you people give the Koreans enough credit... ( they're alot smarter then most of you think)

[NYC_Gal]

I'm pretty sure you'll be fine.

And no, it isn't the same as a runner. So long as you never entered Korea, once your entry date has passed (90 days) you're good as gold.

Best,
NYC

[Justsurfin12]