US Criminal Background Check question:I'm about 8 months into my first contract and I'm looking to transfer to another hagwon. Do I need to do another CBC? Is this something that I should do now, just in case?
Quote from: DownnDirty on March 04, 2013, 01:49:48 pmUS Criminal Background Check question:I'm about 8 months into my first contract and I'm looking to transfer to another hagwon. Do I need to do another CBC? Is this something that I should do now, just in case? No, if you do a transfer you will not need to submit another one. Still recommend getting one in the works for future problems and mess ups.
Question:I just extended my visa and the date on the back of my ARC was changed to reflect this; however, there's nothing in my passport that reflects this change. My original visa is there and not other stamp or mark signifying the change. Is this to be expected?I'm going back to the states for a wedding in June and don't want to get to the airport and immigration to discover my visa has 'expired'.Thanks
Quote from: Nokcha on May 05, 2013, 05:25:24 amQuestion:I just extended my visa and the date on the back of my ARC was changed to reflect this; however, there's nothing in my passport that reflects this change. My original visa is there and not other stamp or mark signifying the change. Is this to be expected?I'm going back to the states for a wedding in June and don't want to get to the airport and immigration to discover my visa has 'expired'.ThanksThis is normal! They key is your ARC. Immigration/Customs will check you visa your ARC. When you travel DO NOT give the ARC PERMANENTLY. If you give the ARC the visa is canceled.Consider getting some scans and color copies of your ARC just in case.
Hi,I am finishing my contract in August and I'm wondering if the exit allowance is a set rate (I think I've read 1.3mil) or is it the exact cost of your ticket? Or does it depend on your school? I know in most Hagwon's the school book and pay for the ticket, but not sure with EPIK.Thanks in advance
My employer is saying that a coworker and I can't get paid on our last day of the contract(first Mon. of sept), but instead will get paid on the usual payday a few days later, after we're both no longer in Korea, then 10 days later for severance, then the payday of the next month(October) for the 2 days of the session that won't be on the September paycheck.Are there any laws about this? It kinda seems like you should receive all the money you're owed before leaving the country, and having 3 separate transfers to a US bank account is going to end up being ~150$ worth of charges.
If you're renewing, you'll need the following documents:- Your passport- Your Alien Registration Card- Your new contract- Proof of Employment, the POE Business Registration Number (ask your school for these)- A processing fee: ~30,000 KRW (cash only)
What about getting another medical check done if you're renewing? This guide and the immigration website don't list a medical screening as a requirement. QuoteIf you're renewing, you'll need the following documents:- Your passport- Your Alien Registration Card- Your new contract- Proof of Employment, the POE Business Registration Number (ask your school for these)- A processing fee: ~30,000 KRW (cash only)Is this something that only your school requires, or is it an immigration requirement? Nearly all of my foreigner friends have gotten their medicals, but I'd love to avoid the hassle of an afternoon being shuffled around the clinics here if I can...
Let's say I renewed at a public school (gepik) for two years, giving me 3 years total service. What kind of severance can one expect at the end of that assuming the person was paid 2.1, 2.3, 2.5 for each year? Is the worker paid 3 severances?