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[david]

I've worked in Korea before and recently flew in after a year spent stateside. My boss was supposed to arrange a visa, but it has recently come to his attention that I overstayed my visa on three different occasions; although I am absolutely certain that their was no problem the third time. I resigned, finished the agreed upon days, and departed with less in the way of compensation than I should have. I suppose I believe that my employer is not being entirely forthright concerning the matter and is exaggerating the length of time that I overstayed my visa. Or that the woman in Pohang went out of her way to make trouble.

Is immigration the problem? If so are their immigration offices or officers who are more favorably disposed to a person with legitimate credentials guilty of a minor offense?

I paid a fine at the airport when I left and thought nothing of the matter until recently. I need my job, need to be employed, and would appreciate any advice urgently!!

Thank You,

[jacl]

[jacl]

Or... go into more detail. Unless you're into people figuring out puzzles. Are you the riddler? C'mon.

[jacl]

If you want advice... from what you said...:

Don't worry about Korea. Find employment elsewhere. That's the best advice you can get. Saves times.

[Pyongshin Sangja]

You "need" to stop messing with Immigration.

You have repeatedly broken their laws, why would they want you back in the country?

Who cares if you have "proper credentials?"

You're a loose cannon. Korea is not your playground.

It's mine.

[david]

I'm not really messing with immigration. I entered into an oral agreement with an employer and agreed to assist him while he arranged a visa for a university educated teacher who really can't find well paying work in his own country.

Would an immigration official be more flexible in the teacher's home country or would I encounter the same resistance at a consulate in the states. I like teaching and the money here is worth it for awhile. Please give me some advice!