Korean Job Discussion Forums

PannTher · Joined: 02 Aug 2006

Good Day,

I have searched everywhere in these forums for an answer to this question. This topic is mentioned and some useful information given but not a concrete answer. I have lived in Korea for 4 years where I met my Korean wife. We are living in Canada at the moment, but some of her family members are having some health issues and we would like to return to Korea to help out. I cannot obtain an E-2 visa because I have not finished University yet, however I would like to teach English. Is it possible to do this with just the F-2 visa. From the post Rylek and I believe Alex Hubba (or something like that) made, it appears that it is possible depending on the immigration official you speak with.

Any help would greatly be appreciated and thank in advance.

Harpeau · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Coquitlam, BC

You can get an F-2 VISA which would be a spousal VISA, but you would still need an E-2 status in order to teach and that is impossible without a 4 year Bachelor's Degree. I'm wondering if you could do some acting or other kinds of work. Good question.

PannTher · Joined: 02 Aug 2006

Thanks for the reply! Smile

I heard that you need an E2 visa to teach, but also heard that the F2 entitles you to teach as well, because your spouse is sponsoring you. The E2 is also set up because the school must sponsor you, but the F2 isn't in that category. I've even had different immigration officers state 2 different things.. I'm wondering if I should just go and try my luck with different immigration departments.

Thanks again!

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

PannTher · Joined: 02 Aug 2006

Thank you so much for your responses.

This is unfortunate because I would like to work legally (pay taxes etc). I mean, immigration doesn't seem to be very clear about this.

What if I were to work at a hagwon then? If I told them that I was, what would they do? What if they say no? I would fall under the Korean penal system would I not as I have the F2 visa? Are there any major consequences?

I wish they would just say... go ahead.. have at er.. Smile

I do thank you for your responses.. it is helping me out.

Cheers.

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

tzechuk · Joined: 20 Dec 2004

PannTher · Joined: 02 Aug 2006

Wow Tzechuk!

That's great news! Do you know of an article or some information somewhere that states this? I heard that the law changed but have yet to see some documentation about it. Thanks so much for that as it is great news. If you have time, could you let me know where I could find an article or something that states that change of law?

Thanks so much.

Cheers.

tzechuk · Joined: 20 Dec 2004

Just do a search here on Dave's. It's been discussed again and again - in the job forum.

PannTher · Joined: 02 Aug 2006

Yes, I apologize, I've spent a long time searching and have yet to find anyhting. I found a topic on it back in 04, but that's it.

Any help would be great... thanks so much.

Cheers.

tzechuk · Joined: 20 Dec 2004

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=44961&highlight=F-2

Here's one

Here's the other, very long discussion that should answer all your questions:

http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=44637&highlight=F-2

If you still need help... ask again.

PannTher · Joined: 02 Aug 2006

FANTASTIC!

Thank you so very very much.

I guess I apply for a C3 visa in Canada.. and then get the F2 over there.. shouldn't take too long I hope.

Thanks again.

Cheers.