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jimbo · 23rd December 2007, 18:22

Not sure how correct and/or where they got their information from, but this is what my school posted on their intranet recently:

New E-2 Visa Regulations

Korea Immigration Service has introduced a new set of requirements for foreign language teachers residing in or entering Korea on an E-2 teaching visa.

Those applying for their first E-2 visa must submit a verified Criminal Background Report (CBR) and a Medical Health Self-report with the other documents when applying for a visa. An interview at the Korean embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country will be necessary before a visa will be granted. First time applicants will not be issued a visa in a third-party country like Japan (ie. no Osaka visa runs for first time E-2 applicants).

Those already in Korea with an E-2 visa or who have held an E-2 visa will still be required to submit a verified CBR (must have an apostille attached – Canadians must go through a different procedure since Canada is not part of the international apostille agreement) and a Medical Health Report (MHR) obtained from an approved Korean clinic or hospital which includes the results of a Tuberculosis test (TBPE), a cannabinoid test for drug use and an HIV/AIDS test. The consular interview will not be necessary.

Under the new regulations it will become easier for present E-2 visa holders to change jobs without having to leave Korea to get a new visa (ie. transfer visa sponsors). Additionally, once your degree/qualifications are verified, they will be put on file with Korea Immigration Service meaning you will not have to submit your degree and transcripts every time you apply for a new E-2 visa.

If you are planning to extend or re-sign your contract with ******* then you will have to submit a CBR and MHR when you go to Immigration to extend/renew your visa. For some Ts this means the changes will have an immediate impact while others will have several months to take care of getting the new documents ready. In any event, the documents must be less than three months old when they are submitted.

We will continue to post notices as we get more information about the new E-2 regulations. For more information on how to obtain a CBR, contact your embassy.
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"Contact your embassy!"

I'm sure they'll be real helpful.

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jimbo jimbo is preparing for "post ONLY from work mode." A Gorging Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: on the astral plane Posts: 19,935 vCash: 500 Rep Power: 1319	Re: Korea - New Visa Rules Mean Some Teachers Have to Go Home? Not sure how correct and/or where they got their information from, but this is what my school posted on their intranet recently: New E-2 Visa Regulations Korea Immigration Service has introduced a new set of requirements for foreign language teachers residing in or entering Korea on an E-2 teaching visa. Those applying for their first E-2 visa must submit a verified Criminal Background Report (CBR) and a Medical Health Self-report with the other documents when applying for a visa. An interview at the Korean embassy or consulate in the applicant’s home country will be necessary before a visa will be granted. First time applicants will not be issued a visa in a third-party country like Japan (ie. no Osaka visa runs for first time E-2 applicants). Those already in Korea with an E-2 visa or who have held an E-2 visa will still be required to submit a verified CBR (must have an apostille attached – Canadians must go through a different procedure since Canada is not part of the international apostille agreement) and a Medical Health Report (MHR) obtained from an approved Korean clinic or hospital which includes the results of a Tuberculosis test (TBPE), a cannabinoid test for drug use and an HIV/AIDS test. The consular interview will not be necessary. Under the new regulations it will become easier for present E-2 visa holders to change jobs without having to leave Korea to get a new visa (ie. transfer visa sponsors). Additionally, once your degree/qualifications are verified, they will be put on file with Korea Immigration Service meaning you will not have to submit your degree and transcripts every time you apply for a new E-2 visa. If you are planning to extend or re-sign your contract with ******* then you will have to submit a CBR and MHR when you go to Immigration to extend/renew your visa. For some Ts this means the changes will have an immediate impact while others will have several months to take care of getting the new documents ready. In any event, the documents must be less than three months old when they are submitted. We will continue to post notices as we get more information about the new E-2 regulations. For more information on how to obtain a CBR, contact your embassy. ----- "Contact your embassy!" I'm sure they'll be real helpful. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -Ministry covers "Friend of the Devil." To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. -So What!? *Corporate causes with self-served denial* - The raping of the land Collapse - The lungs malfunction They never learned to breathe Last edited by jimbo; 23rd December 2007 at 18:23. Reason: Automerged Doublepost