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Is it possible to teach on F-4 visa with 3 year degree
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gotkd2000



Joined: 28 Nov 2003

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 10:08 am    Post subject: Is it possible to teach on F-4 visa with 3 year degree Reply with quote

I need to know if with an F-4 visa, I can teach with only a 3-year degree.
Thank you
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PatrickSiheung



Joined: 21 May 2003

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 1:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just lie and say it was a 4 year degree. I have a 3 year but did it in 4 years ^^ I got a job no problem.
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hellofaniceguy



Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's up to immigration. Period.
And it's a hit or miss thing with immigration.
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kangnamdragon



Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

From my understanding, even if you have an F-4 visa, you still need the E-2 to teach and you need a 4 year degree to get the E-2.
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Arthur Fonzerelli



Joined: 22 Jan 2003
Location: Suwon

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 3:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

kangnamdragon wrote:
From my understanding, even if you have an F-4 visa, you still need the E-2 to teach and you need a 4 year degree to get the E-2.


no, not true. You need one or the other. Yes, you can get the F4 with a 3 year bachelor's degree.
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PatrickSiheung



Joined: 21 May 2003

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 4:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You don't need a 4 year degree for an E2... as I said. I had a 3 year degree as I didn't complete the Honors program and I got my E2 no problem. Perhaps they were confused though because I took 4 years to finish my 3 year degree?
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waterbaby



Joined: 01 Feb 2003
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 5:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Australian, NZ and UK 3 year degrees are accepted by Immigration to get an E2, no problem. Where is your degree from?
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PatrickSiheung



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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 5:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Canada Smile
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discostar23



Joined: 22 Feb 2004
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i also have a three year degree and I have an E-2. Didn't seem to be any problems
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kangnamdragon



Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 5:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was wrong. I did some research and found out that someone with an F-4 needs no other visa for any job.
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jaiho



Joined: 16 Mar 2004

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 6:51 pm    Post subject: Actually... Reply with quote

I got an F-4 Visa from the Consulate General's office without a diploma. Remember in order to be eligible you need to be of Korean decendant or heritage. Some other requirements are that your parents family record must not include your name in them. Also, i think if you were born in KOrea then you have to get the F-4 issued in Korea.

Just provide the proper identification and your set!

Oh forgot to mention that once you land in Korea, your F-4 visa is still not active... you will have to visit an immigration office in the district you're residing in Korea to validate the F-4 Visa you'll get a little green card saying "Go-Seo-Jeung".
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Mr. Pink



Joined: 21 Oct 2003
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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 8:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You don't need a 4yr degree. My degree is a 3yr and I've been in Korea a hella long time teaching.
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gotkd2000



Joined: 28 Nov 2003

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 9:13 pm    Post subject: re: kangnam dragon Reply with quote

So from what you say, I can teach legally on an F-4 visa without obtaining an E-2 visa? Is there still a minimum degree criterium for teaching on an F-4 visa? (I am an adopted korean american) however I have my 3 year degree from a university in France (my adoptive mother is french!)
Would this detail affect my chances for teaching legally in any way?
Thank you for any info.
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kangnamdragon



Joined: 17 Jan 2003
Location: Kangnam, Seoul, Korea

PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2004 9:20 pm    Post subject: Re: re: kangnam dragon Reply with quote

gotkd2000 wrote:
So from what you say, I can teach legally on an F-4 visa without obtaining an E-2 visa? Is there still a minimum degree criterium for teaching on an F-4 visa? (I am an adopted korean american) however I have my 3 year degree from a university in France (my adoptive mother is french!)
Would this detail affect my chances for teaching legally in any way?
Thank you for any info.


From what I understand, no. Just apply for a job and get one. You do not need to show your degree to anyone unless your employer requests it. It would be up to your employer to determine if he or she wants to hire someone who went to school in France though. Did you grow up in France?
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Demophobe



Joined: 17 May 2004

PostPosted: Mon May 24, 2004 4:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

kangnamdragon wrote:
I was wrong. I did some research and found out that someone with an F-4 needs no other visa for any job.


Correct. It's not total freedom, but I am only working part-time right now on my F visa (finally back to composing!), with no other necessary tags. It's better than an E-2, for sure.
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