"Thank you for your reply Mike, there's a lot of pointers which I will keep close in mind.
Like what you've mentioned, it's indeed true to get in touch with the person with authority. I am in touch with my school to connect me with…"
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[HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation
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Hi everyone,I hope someone may be able to provide some insights to this issue I'm dealing with? I am a designer from Singapore, whom recently graduated with my Masters degree here in Seoul.I have…Continue
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Webster Tai replied to Webster Tai's discussion [HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation
Mike Park replied to Webster Tai's discussion [HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation"Webster,
The truth here is that you'll need to get a supporter - from a person of decision making authority - within the company that you're currently helping to prolong or make your employment more lasting.
My recommendation is to seek…"
Webster Tai replied to Webster Tai's discussion [HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation"Thank you for your comment Nick.
What I am going through is exactly as you have mentioned. Unfortunately they are unwilling to take any risks by not following the legal process of employing a foreigner.
How I wish there is some form of legal agency…"
Nick Mchugh replied to Webster Tai's discussion [HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation"A lot of Korean companies will do this. Some just expect you to basically work illegally and will organise some payment in one way or another. Others simply have no idea about the Visa issues and then get confused when they cannot legally organise…"
Webster Tai replied to Webster Tai's discussion [HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation"Hi Steven, thank you for sharing the article, it's most insightful."
Steven S. Bammel replied to Webster Tai's discussion [HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation"If the company's not willing to provide you with a visa, and you're not on a student visa, then the tourist visa may be your only option, which as you pointed out, doesn't give you the legal right to work. It's a challenge a lot…"
Webster Tai posted a discussion[HELP NEEDED] Visa Employment Issue / Being on Probation
Hi everyone,I hope someone may be able to provide some insights to this issue I'm dealing with? I am a designer from Singapore, whom recently graduated with my Masters degree here in Seoul.I have been offered to work as a 'contractor' for 3 months as my probation to test out the dynamics of working with the company, following which then the company will decide to take me up full time and handle the employment visa if things work out well.However as a foreigner, I am presently on a 90 days…See More
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