Question about Korea and dependants
 

(I posted this on eslcafe but no answer yet, I am hoping that linking to an esl cafe thread is okay, if not, do feel free to remove the link)

In fererence to posts at: http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/...pic.php?t=5677

The OP Radhagrrl asked about her husband who did not have a 4 year degree finding work in Korea. It kind of veered towards the end of the thread without a definitive answer. After some research I have found that dependants can work PT in Japan, in teaching even if they can find someone to hire them. What is the answer for Korea? Can a dependant work at all? Full-time, part-time, anytime? If yes, are they not allowed to work teaching jobs or is it fine if they can find someone who will hire them? Does anyone have the answer to this question?

I apologize in advance if this very answer has been given before, my extensive use of the FAQ and search functions did not turn up a definitive answer.

Thank you.

This information is rather obscure and not so easy to get. Here is what I found. This is from the Ministry of Justice Immigration Bureau

The F3 seems to be the visa you need and it doesn't say anything about NOT working like for the F1. I have friends who have an F4 visa and they are allowed to teach private lessons but must declare taxes. (I don't think they ever do but whatever)

If you go to the link for the Ministry of Justice and go near the bottom of the page you will find the F Status visas. Below that are G Status which might have some value to you as well. Something about a working holiday and being allowed to work though it doesn't seem to apply to americans.

It seems we keep having the same issues in our lives. I was interested in this issue as well and actually had this page bookmarked on my computer. Plus the traveling with pets thing.


Anyway. i hope this helps. its not definitive but it might be a bit more information than you have already required.

eric

Side note: If you get an F3 visa, private lesson work will probably be available. Most foreigners teach privates in Korea. Most don't have any problems. Just "keep it on the down low" and you shouldn't have any problems.

* sweet, never had the chance to say "keep it on the down low" before :D

Thank you very much for the information and link. I think I am really going to have to call the consulate on this one. I agree it says nothing about NOT working but it also doesn't say anything about being ABLE to work, hehe. I'd hate to be the one to test that law and fail :D

As for private lessons, being illegal, I am not thinking about doing any. I am more interested in what I can legally do as stated by a government official or website. Once I know that info for sure, I can see about all the "down low" stuff.

*just wanted to use it so there could be two posts in a row with it in there ;)

Well after a bit more digging, I was wondering if you had any thoughts on this.

http://www.moj.go.kr/HP/ENG/eng_03/eng_306050.jsp

Under the section

A. Permission to Engage in Activities Other Than Permitted by the Status of Sojourn

Stated:

ㅇ The holder of F-1(visiting and joining families) or F-3(dependent families) status doesn't have to get additional permission for an education or language course below a high school level educational institute.

Does this mean someone on F-3 can TAKE high school courses and below or can TEACH high school courses and below. Talk about not too clear, wheeeee.

I think that is referring to studying in high school or below. But it's so vague that i couldn't say for sure.

Yeah, consulate calls will be made, heads will roll, worlds will crumble!!!

Euh, well, consulates will be called in any event :)

Different Visas: A concise chart
 

I found a really nice chart that summarizes all the different kinds of visas for entering Korea and which documents are required to get each visa. This is an American site and I'm not sure if the papers are exactly the same for other nationals, but I'm assuming it must be close.

Here is the link:
http://www.koreaembassyusa.org/visit...g_visatype.cfm

Re: Question about Korea and dependants
 

Hi, I am new here and very interested in the F3 question. If you could tell me the answer consulate gave you, it would be great!!!!!!!!Many thanks.

Question about Korean immigration verification result!!
 

Any one can tell me what happend after the Korean immigration forced the teachers to sign the verification form? And how they can find out a university degree is fake or right, please advise thanks.

Re: Question about Korea and dependants
 

Though I've been in Daejeon for all 6 of my teaching years and I've submitted my actual diploma to the immigration office in this city several times, including when applying for my work visa last December (2005), they still asked me to sign the verification form when I went in March to apply for my immigration card.

Basically, it's a form you sign promising that your diploma is real. There is a computer at the back of the office (in Daejeon) where you must look up your university on-line and give the immigration office the phone/fax number they need to contact your university directly. And they do contact your university directly.

I heard of one girl whose university "didn't have her on record". Needless to say, she had some big problems.

Karen

Re: Question about Korean visas
 

Me and my fiance are thinking about moving to korea next year. He is korean and and i was wondering about the F2 visa. We will be married by the time we go, so will i be able to get an F2 visa as soon as i get there? will i be able to work even though i dont have a BA? Ive been teaching in china for 4 years but from what ive read experience doesnt matter, everything is about that degree.
Im very confused because i have read so many things that all say different things and Iam now a little worried about it all.
I will be grateful for any advise anyone can give me!!!