Against my better Judgement I have been preparing my EPIK application form.
Why do I think this is not a good idea???? WELL...
FINAL APPLICATION DATE WAS 1st DECEMBER 2011
(It was nearly 1 month ago)
But my wife thinks I should still Apply and as much as it pains me - she is usually right!
The form is a bit of a monster and 2 letters of recommendation are required!
To work in Seoul there is an additional form and you have to submit a lesson plan.
We know someone who applied in February and started working in March so there is maybe a chance!
I am just waiting for the letters of recommendation and I will submit the form and hope for the best!
Fingers Crossed!
Friday, 30 December 2011
APPLICATION SENT
Well just got Christmas and all the dramas that go with it, out of the way and finally got around to sending my Visa application!
A rather LARGE envelope containing:
EXCIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITED!!!!
SPENDING SO FAR
A rather LARGE envelope containing:
- Application form
- Notarised sponsorship form
- Marriage certificate
- Marriage certificate - Certified copy
- Marriage register - KOREAN
- Birth certificate
- Land registry for House (House contract) 2 - Signed by Buyer and seller
- Bank Statements - Nationwide / Nat West
- Mortgage Statement - NAT WEST
- UK Passport
- Photo (2)
- £80 FEE
EXCIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIITED!!!!
SPENDING SO FAR
Thursday, 29 December 2011
LeGaLiSaTiOn!
Legalisation of Documents >>> There are 2 different "Legalisation of documents" that you will need to get your head around when you apply for your Korean visa!
1. Notary
2. Apostille
If you have a sponsor (In my case my wife) to support your application (I think in the case of E2 visa applications - this will be the school your contracted to work at) you will need to get the document witnessed and stamped by a notary. Basically this is all it is they watch you sign then stamp it to say they have witnessed it. They will need to see ID of the sponsor and your CASH! - You can find a local notary >HERE< they are usually based at a solicitor, but not all solicitors have a notary!
Prices vary . There are 2 in Peterborough they quoted £60 and £50. I was surprised that the guy wanted cash and didn't give a receipt ... I guess you just expect solicitors to work within the boundary of the law and pay taxes like everyone else!!! or is that just me?
The second is the Apostille. - THIS CAN ONLY - be issued by the foreign Office it costs £30.
These guys offer to take the pain out of it for you but will charge you £79.79+VAT
1. Notary
2. Apostille
If you have a sponsor (In my case my wife) to support your application (I think in the case of E2 visa applications - this will be the school your contracted to work at) you will need to get the document witnessed and stamped by a notary. Basically this is all it is they watch you sign then stamp it to say they have witnessed it. They will need to see ID of the sponsor and your CASH! - You can find a local notary >HERE< they are usually based at a solicitor, but not all solicitors have a notary!
Prices vary . There are 2 in Peterborough they quoted £60 and £50. I was surprised that the guy wanted cash and didn't give a receipt ... I guess you just expect solicitors to work within the boundary of the law and pay taxes like everyone else!!! or is that just me?
The second is the Apostille. - THIS CAN ONLY - be issued by the foreign Office it costs £30.
These guys offer to take the pain out of it for you but will charge you £79.79+VAT
Sunday, 25 December 2011
Blog pain!
Just wrote a lengthy post about legalising documents! This has
disappeared into the ether!!! Very annoying!! Will have to wait until
after Christmas now!
disappeared into the ether!!! Very annoying!! Will have to wait until
after Christmas now!
Merry Christmas!!!
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Saturday, 24 December 2011
Opportunities!
Just had a sniff of a job at a university in Suwon, Seoul! It would be
a 30 minute bus ride from Bundang, where we want to live. It would be
a fantastic opportunity that could lead to many opportunities in the
future!
a 30 minute bus ride from Bundang, where we want to live. It would be
a fantastic opportunity that could lead to many opportunities in the
future!
I have sent off my resume, copies of my qualifications and a self
introduction by way of an essay! I am now keeping my fingers crossed
that i will hear back about an interview soon!
I am going to send my details to EPIK as well even though they appear
to have closed recruitment for spring 2012. I know someone who applied
in march and got a job in April so it may still be possible, trouble
is i need to find something near where we want to live and EPIK state
that you get what you are given, after orientation and no questions! I
will still apply to some hagwons but i am trying to avoid going
through an agency to ensure i get the best package and conditions!
fingers crossed i hope to be able to update soon!
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
EPIK OR EPIC WORKING HOURS!
After looking into a number of hagwons I started to realise that the
hours in the private sector are not only unsociable but are also
restricting to "private" teaching!
This has caused me to look back to EPIK and working in a public school.
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hours in the private sector are not only unsociable but are also
restricting to "private" teaching!
This has caused me to look back to EPIK and working in a public school.
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Monday, 19 December 2011
The death of Kim Jong-il
I always knew that i was moving to a war zone, but this was was
different... Now i am not so sure!!!
Today it was announced that Kim Jong-il has died and his son will
assume the position of leader.
there is now fears of instability in the region as Kim Jung-un tries
to show he has what it takes!
Not sure how I feel about it at the moment!!!
More later...
BBC NEWS --
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different... Now i am not so sure!!!
Today it was announced that Kim Jong-il has died and his son will
assume the position of leader.
there is now fears of instability in the region as Kim Jung-un tries
to show he has what it takes!
Not sure how I feel about it at the moment!!!
More later...
BBC NEWS --
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