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shinyismyfavecolor · Joined: 23 Jun 2012

I signed a contract for a university that starts on September 1.... I have since decided that I would prefer to stay in my current location and sign on once more for this job. The new university doesn't have any original documents for my visa application.... When I tell them that I do not intend to follow through on my contract, can they cause problems with immigration?

I think it I will be fine, but a coworker made me worry.

ttompatz · Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea

shinyismyfavecolor · Joined: 23 Jun 2012

So it turns out that they have applied for a VIN without the original documents. I am currently on an E2, and the VIN is for an E1.

If I find someone to switch my E2 over to, will the Visa Issuance Number affect that process?

Is there a way to cancel a VIN?

Basically, this school is coming along little by little with more shady practices. They want me to start teaching a week before my contract starts. They want me to fly over for training the week before that (even though I am still under contract with my current public school job.)

The housing is sounding shady as well. When I requested housing, they told me it would be in faculty dorms or they would find a one room... and I am just now finding out they plan to put me in the student dorms, just to take out the extra beds and desks and add a kitchenette and bathroom.... eventually....

Man I thought uni jobs were supposed to be a step up. As of now the only positive I see to this job is the vacation time. I am considering getting a short-term visa, working part-time, studying Korean, and just waiting it out until the March uni intake when I can try my chances for a better university.