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[Samantha]

I have two degrees one is a Bachelors and one is a Masters. I know if I apply for a uni job I need to submit the Masters for Immigration verification, but what if I am just going to do a hagwon....do I even have to worry about the Masters?

I'm asking because my grad school is taking their sweet time in sending me my diploma and transcripts. If I can get my foot in the door and be in country with the bachelors and then upgrade to a better position I will. I guess what I really need to know is that since my resume states I have a Masters degree will it need to be sent to the Consulate/Immigration for verification as part of the Visa requirements or can I just do it with a Bachelors since that's really all that is necessary for the most part?

Anyone know the background/requirements? Or should I just contact the consulate and deal with them?

Thanks

[jajdude]

I'm pretty sure a Bachelor's is fine for any hagwon or uni as far as immigration is concerned. Only some unis might require a master's for hiring, not for immigration. That's my understanding of the situation.

I think the immigration policy goes like this:
Any bachelor degree can be used to obtain the visa needed to teach here.

(someone else on this board will likely be better informed than me, however)

[Samantha]

That's basically my understanding as well but I formed this theory 3 years ago when I was there and I know some of the rules have changed.

I am in employment limbo right now. On one hand, I can't get a decent job here in the states because I don't know how long I will be there and don't want to commit to something long term nor can I gaurantee I'll even be here past the probationary period; and I refuse to do something like fast food. Then on the other hand, if I have to use the Masters as the degree I am at the mercy of the Uni and when they get off their backsides and send it to me. It's almost a Catch-22 for me.

Any help on this is appreciated.

[Ya-ta Boy]

Any hakwon will accept any degree and most universities here will hire people without a Masters, although of course they prefer one.

[Samantha]

Ok so, so far it looks like I don't have to wait around twiddling my thumbs and waiting. I can make the applications and hold the Masters in the background as back-up.

That does make me feel a little better. I've been going stir crazy trying to figure out what to do.

[Novernae]