Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Jackhammer96]

So I have been offered a job, I think.
However, the employer told me that I need to send him the remaining E2 documents, before doing the 'self medical check'. What I am wondering is, don't I need these documents to to apply for the E2 Visa? I am a bit confused with the procedure, to be honest. I am wondering does he mean I need to send the other remaining documents via email. Although he does specify that I send them by mail. I also wonder does he mean I should send the documents to him through the Korean Embassy, where I live.

I also don't know if I am supposed to be doing an interview for the job first. I mean that's a given, right? He never mentioned anything about an interview, just said he would offer me a job. Does this ever happen? I did show him a video of my self, so maybe that is why.

Also, do I do the self medical check before or after the employer agrees to hire me and sends me the contract?

[Chaparrastique]

[Daelim]

[Chaparrastique]

[teaster]

Doesn't the employer need your documents to get a visa issuance number then after you receive that you take your passport to the Korean embassy? Or am I totally confused....

[littlelisa]

True, but then she also asked: "Also, do I do the self medical check before or after the employer agrees to hire me and sends me the contract?"

You should get the contract signed before you send any documents.

[Troglodyte]

The normal procedure is:

-you apply for the job and send a scanned copy of your docs by email.
-if the like you, you get offered the job and the employer sends you a contract
-if you like the contract you accept the job.
-then you need to send your documents by courier (or mail if you don't mind them taking forever and possibly being lost)
-the employer will apply for a VIN (visa issuance number)
-when he gets the VIN (usually 1 or 2 weeks) he'll email you the number
-you go to the nearest Korean embassy or consulate and apply for a visa using the VIN. You won't need your degree, criminal record check, etc. Just your passport, photos, form, money (it's on the embassy website)

[Jackhammer96]

Thanks for the advice, I think she means to send the documents via post. It's actually a recruiter I am dealing with, not employer. Don't worry, I wont send any documents without seeing the contract and signing it. Are you not supposed to send the self medical check as well? Also, are you supposed to send you University transcripts as well? they didn't require them from me.

[ttompatz]

When you have a contract in hand you mail/courier the originals of:

-contract
-degree copy (with apostille)
-CBC (with apostille)
-Self medical
-Copy of passport information page

to the employer (usually via the recruiter).

They will then go to immigration and apply for the visa confirmation number.
This takes from 4-10 working days.
When they get the number they will e-mail it back to you.

You will then go to the nearest Korean embassy/consulate and apply for your visa.

This USUALLY requires:
-application
-visa confirmation number
-passport sized/type photo
-fees (vary by country)
-(transcripts if you are in Canada).

Processing of a visa takes from overnight to 4 working days (depending on which consulate you go to).

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[wanthony]

the ministry of education also needs your transcripts

[ttompatz]