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[dennis66]

I am about to obtain an E2 visa for the first time. I am told by the Korean Consualte in Atlanta, GA., that the E2 visa does not provide for an accompanying wife to have a dependent visa.

I would appreciate responses from E2 visa holders with dependent spouses. How do you deal with this issue? Is this information correct (I assume it is)? Can you obtain some type of residency status for your spouse from Immigration once you are in Korea.

If no visa is available, do you make visa runs, and if so where?

My wife is a Thai citizen and a U.S. permanent resident, she may enter the country for 90 days as a tourist. She will receive a visa at the point of entry into the country according to the Korean Embassy in Washington website.

Serious, informed responses would be much appreciated.

[polonius]

Once you get here, she can apply for a family visa, it is an F3 visa. No surprise that consulates have no idea what is going on. You will need to go to immigration with your passport and marriage certificate. You can do this when you apply for your Alien registration card. She won't have to make a visa run. At the airport, on your way here, they may say that she can't enter on a one way ticket. You can have her sign a waiver stating that you relieve the airline of any responsibility.

[dennis66]

Marry, well bethought! Thanks Polonius.

[losing_touch]

Well, my wife is Thai. She came here on a one-way ticket. She was granted the 90 days. I signed a waiver for her at the airport. Once I got my ARC, I went to immigration and changed it to an F-3. She was stopped and questioned at Incheon.

[ttompatz]

[dennis66]

Ttompaz,

Thanks for your response, it was very helpful but it brings a follow up question.

What exactly does "certified copy of the wedding certificate" mean?

I have a notarized copy of our marriage certificate with embossed seal issued by the State of Florida where we were married, is that sufficient?

Or does the certificate also need to be apostilled by the State of Florida?

Thanks

[Jeff's Cigarettes]

My wife got her visa in Bangers. She's since renewed it twice here in Korea and the immy guy says every time he can't wait until next year to see her again...

[ttompatz]