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[ursus_rex]

Have the rules changed? I work at an institute in Hanam City. I've been told that I now have to get a CRC, a notarized degree (I'm Canadian) and all the documentation that is required by an E-2 applicant.

I've never had to do all this before... I'm hoping that the MOE official that is asking for this documentation is mistaken. I'm working for a hagwon after all, not a public school, and I though F-2 holders had the same employment rights as Korean nationals. I'm okay with all the paperwork, but only if a Korean in the same job has to do likewise (which I do not think is the case). I've been in Korea 11 years and rarely return to Canada, so that getting these documents is going to be a major headache. I'm also worried that I will do all the groundwork and the Korean consulate in Canada will eventually respond by asking why I am doing all this E-2 paperwork when I have an F-2 visa.

Does anyone with a similar visa know if I need get all this paperwork done for a private institute?

Thank-you.

[Dodge7]

if that's the case, I will be really pissed at Korea. There's seems no other reason to do this but to spite us.

[PRagic]

I have an F5 and needed all of that when I got my first tenure track job here and when I transfered to a new position. Koreans do indeed often have to submit background checks and verified or original transcript copies, at least they have in the places I've worked. No biggie.

Like the OP, though, I thought it was funny that someone who had spent most of the past umpteen years here in Korea would have to get a background check from 'home'. Classic.

[ttompatz]

[ursus_rex]

Thank-you for the information. I hadn't realized the change in the law had occurred. If it is applied equally to all teachers in my situation, I'm okay with that.

Not knowing of the change in the law, I was concerned that some official was misapplying MoE policy to myself. As that is not the case, I guess I have some documentation to prepare.

Thank-you once again.

[denverdeath]

Another good question is how often is the MoE going to require submission of the documents? Once? Once a year? Every time you change work places? Etc?

[falco]

These days, basically every time u take a dump......

[PRagic]

Every time you change jobs. Clear enough.

[Who's Your Daddy?]

[hellofaniceguy]

Yeah....lot's of hoops to jump through...but....the same is required by the powers to be in most other countries as well...only those who have questionable backgrounds/credentials would worry....

[Who's Your Daddy?]

Do you think permanent residents of Canada/US/UK have to provide yearly criminal background checks from their home country?

[PRagic]

It is not annual responsibility, it is when you change employers. Koreans are subject to the exact same conditions. No biggie, nothing to see here, move along....

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