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E-2 Visa for ESL teachers (6/7)

ESL teachers change of workplace

If you are currently on an E-2 visa and want to change your workplace after finding a new job. You must report the change of workplace and residency to the immigration office within 15 days. Reservation for visiting can be done at https://www.hikorea.go.kr/resv/ResvIntroR.pt   How to apply (Visitation Only) 1. Target A person who has completed the employment contract and want to change company due to company closure or change of employer  A person who has quit or retired due to personal reasons and has obtained a letter of release from the original employer.   Note: regardless of qualifications, a person who quits or is fired due to personal reasons cannot change a visa WITHOUT a letter of release 2. Procedure Submit a basic ‘change of workplace application form’ and a prescribed document with reasons for the change within 15 days.    Since a change of workplace sticker or seal has to be stamped on your passport, this procedure CANNOT be done online.  Required documents Application form, Passport, Foreigner residency card Employment contract (original and copy)  Business license Letter of release from the previous employer Documents related to the establishment of the facility  Letter of release is exempted for the person who has completed a contract. However, if the change is due to the closure of a company, a document with proof of arrears or wages can replace the letter of release.  If the remaining period of stay is shorter than the new contracts period + 1 month, you have to apply for ‘permission to extend the period of stay. Additional documents might be required for evaluation. Income taxation document Application fee Free  Duration Information provided to the applicant upon visitation Attached find the general application form

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E-2 Visa for ESL teachers (5/7)

ELS teachers extension of stay in Korea

Extension of stay in Korea   If the instructor wants to renew a contract with the company, they must apply for ‘permission to extend the period of stay.’ The application must be before the foreigner registration card expiry date. Please keep in mind that the issuance duration is about 2~3 weeks.    How to apply  (Online/Visitation) Extension of stay application can be done online or by visitation. In the case of online  applications, Instructors can apply after signing up as a member in HiKorea.    1) E-Application: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/cvlappl/CvlapplStep1.pt#this ① Process: Apply> Pay service charge> Receive> Processing 2) Reserving an appointment: https://www.hikorea.go.kr/resv/ResvIntroR.pt ① Process: Reserve an appointment >Visit the immigration office or its branch office at the reserved date> Apply> Receive> Process 3) Process time: varies depending on the application method, evaluation necessity, or the number of applications submitted.     Required documents Application form Passport and foreigner residency card Original and copy of employment contract  Documents related to the establishment of the facility  Business registration certificate Academy establishment certificate (for applicable persons) Earned income taxation document Documents with proof of residence (e.g., house contract) Current status of students and syllabus.   Application fee Online: 50,000won Visit: 60,000won Duration Online: 10 days ~ 2 months (approx.) Visit: Information provided to the applicant upon visitation Attached find the general application form

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E-2 Visa for ESL teachers (4/7)

Registration of ESL teachers in Korea

Registration of ESL teachers in Korea Instructors must register for foreign residency within 90 days of arrival. Failure to do so, the visa  will be automatically canceled. Only through the issuance of residency cards can foreigners have  the right to work and access other conveniences.  A foreigner residency card is required for registration of health insurance, phone number, bank accounts, and other necessities like the internet.    How to apply (Visitation Only) Online visit reservation (HiKorea) https://www.hikorea.go.kr/resv/ResvIntroR.pt visit the immigration offices under their jurisdiction on the reserved date.  Current status of immigration under the jurisdiction   Required documents. Application form (Attachment No.34), Passport, Passport photo (1) Business license  Physical health examination (sealed) Proof of residence (house contract)  Other residence qualification documents Application fee  30,000won (cash only) Duration 2 ~ 3 weeks (approx.) Residency card delivery service.  Instructors can either pick up the residency card at the immigration or use delivery services at a fee. (Currently preferred due to high spread of covid-19)   How to use service Request for delivery service during application. Pay at the atm machine in the office and submit a payment receipt. Delivery fee 4,000 won Duration Within a day after mailing (next day if mailed at later hours) Attacched find the general application form