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chairmanjo
Joined: 14 Sep 2009
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 Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject: F4 visa for Korean-American born in US |
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I was born in NY. My parents never reported me to the Korean authority, My mom only has Korean citizenship and a US green card. She is willing to give up her Korean citizenship for me to get an F4 visa....
I called the Korean consulate and they said that I am not able to get an F4 visa.
Can someone please explain why? |
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pkjh
Joined: 23 May 2008
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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First, how old are you? I think you need to be at least 21 to get the F4.
Second, your mom is still a Korean citizen. So, you could be considered a Korean citizen if someone decided to register you. rendering the F4 visa pointless, and making you military conscript material (if you're male).
So, you need to get your mom to get her US citizenship and renounce her Korean one in order for you to be eligible for the F4.
The only other option would be to get a job teaching english and the E2 visa with it. Assuming you're looking to teach a language. |
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makemehavefun
Joined: 12 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Why wouldn't the Korean consulate tell you why you were denied an F4 visa? |
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Carla
Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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Did you dad have American citizenship? Was/Is your dad Korean? One of the F-4 requirements when I looked for a friend was one of your parents having American citizenship. (Of course, I'm refering to F-4's coming from America.) You didn't talk about him, so I don't know if that means he's no longer here, or just doesn't apply because he wasn't Korean.
Are you male or female? More specifics and I'm sure some of the F-4's around will be able to help you. |
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Lemon84
Joined: 07 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject: |
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OP I think this link might be of a help to you.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/328745/f4_visa_the_best_visa_to_korea.html
However, if the above article happens to be wrong, please feel free to correct me. I'm planning to apply for F4 visa myself, but my parents have not denounced Korean citizenship. And this is the first time I've read that parents' citizenship could prevent you getting a f4.... None of the recruitment agency websites i've been to mentions that requirement... |
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chonga
Joined: 15 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject: |
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Here you go guys. Your situation is pretty much the same as mine (me being born on Korean soil should have no difference in outcome of the situation)
http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=161650&highlight=
If you have anymore questions feel free to PM me and I can walk you through |
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Marissa0687
Joined: 26 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Chonga, I think the OP is having issues because his mother is not a naturalized citizen, therefore he can't produce the parent's naturalization paperwork like you did. The F-4 is only for Koreans (and their descendants) who have taken on another citizenship and renounced their Korean one. If OP's mom is not a citizen of another country, her descendants don't qualify for the F-4. |
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chonga
Joined: 15 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Marissa0687 wrote: |
| Chonga, I think the OP is having issues because his mother is not a naturalized citizen, therefore he can't produce the parent's naturalization paperwork like you did. The F-4 is only for Koreans (and their descendants) who have taken on another citizenship and renounced their Korean one. If OP's mom is not a citizen of another country, her descendants don't qualify for the F-4. |
Oh sorry, misread there. You are correct then. I'm not sure but the OP may be eligible for a visa other than E-2.... at least it's worth checking out.
OP, if your mother does not have citizenship in the US, I'm not sure if it is worth giving up Korean citizenship (then she's kind of in limbo as far as being a citizen of a country, which could prove to be some sort of hurdle in the future, although I'm not certain of this). If she does decide to renounce Korean citizenship I think she may be able to re-enter the country as either an F-4 or some other visa reserved for former Korean citizens. It's worth maybe having her call the Korean consulate so that she can speak to someone who knows for certain |
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t1m1ty
Joined: 24 May 2009
Location: Bundang
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 10:38 pm Post subject: |
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| Marissa0687 wrote: |
| Chonga, I think the OP is having issues because his mother is not a naturalized citizen, therefore he can't produce the parent's naturalization paperwork like you did. The F-4 is only for Koreans (and their descendants) who have taken on another citizenship and renounced their Korean one. If OP's mom is not a citizen of another country, her descendants don't qualify for the F-4. |
As long as one parent is a US citizen, the OP can receive his F4 visa. When I went to get mine, I only used my mother's (naturalized US citizen) information. Nothing from my father's side was used (even though he is a US citizen as well). If the OP's father is a naturalized US citizen, he should be able to receive an F4 visa. If he can't, then I don't know why I'm in Korea right now with mine. |
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Carla
Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 4:42 am Post subject: |
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| t1m1ty wrote: |
| If he can't, then I don't know why I'm in Korea right now with mine. |
Because the immigration officer just couldn't say no to those big puppy dog eyes..... 
*smile* |
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Toon Army
Joined: 12 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:07 am Post subject: |
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| chonga wrote: |
| Marissa0687 wrote: |
| Chonga, I think the OP is having issues because his mother is not a naturalized citizen, therefore he can't produce the parent's naturalization paperwork like you did. The F-4 is only for Koreans (and their descendants) who have taken on another citizenship and renounced their Korean one. If OP's mom is not a citizen of another country, her descendants don't qualify for the F-4. |
Oh sorry, misread there. You are correct then. I'm not sure but the OP may be eligible for a visa other than E-2.... at least it's worth checking out.
OP, if your mother does not have citizenship in the US, I'm not sure if it is worth giving up Korean citizenship (then she's kind of in limbo as far as being a citizen of a country, which could prove to be some sort of hurdle in the future, although I'm not certain of this). If she does decide to renounce Korean citizenship I think she may be able to re-enter the country as either an F-4 or some other visa reserved for former Korean citizens. It's worth maybe having her call the Korean consulate so that she can speak to someone who knows for certain |
Yes, she can enter with an F4 if she renounces her citizenship. ...(but having to renew every 2 years) |
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pkjh
Joined: 23 May 2008
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2009 5:28 am Post subject: |
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| If chairmonjo's father is/was korean and now has US citizenship, then you just use your father's Korean data. Just don't mention that your mother is korean if the immigration guys don't bring it up. Might work, not sure. |
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