THE
LOWDOWN
If you are like us, you have often asked yourself
how it is possible to get certain things done in
this country. The opportunities are endless in
Korea, and with our guides in this section, you’ll
be on your way to accomplishing some really
cool stuff !
More LEGAL Money
ALMOST THERE
By BX
Korea is the land of opportunity, it presents lots of ways to make money. Just take a stroll down Itaewon's
main streets and side roads, any day, and you'll see people from all over the world making a living in Seoul.
Teaching is not the only to earn a pay- check here. The previous two issues have outlined a step by step plan on
how to acquire the initial 75 points for an F2 visa. Now it’s time for the final 5 points that will send you to the
immigration office to apply for the visa. (Be sure to check the last two issues of Elect Row to catch up: premiere
issue p 18, second issue p 28)
Getting started on obtaining the final 5 points is quite simple. Just go to your employer for the last fiscal
year, and ask for a copy of “Earned Income Tax Withholdings”. It is an official government document that is used
to show the amount of money earned in the last year. It’s pretty easy to obtain. A simple photocopy will supply
everything you need to get a few points. The points are given by annual income. If you earned 20 million or less, 1
point is awarded. Every 10 million more a year awards 1 more point. The scale maxes out at 100 million a year,
which would give 10 points to the F2-7 visa applicant. Teaching English will award you around 2-3 points,
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