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dutsukyampu · Joined: 27 Nov 2009

1. I have a question regarding visas for gyopo males i can't seem to find an answer to.
i have korean parents, but was born in the US and lived here all my life, and have US citizenship.
i was told i can get an f-4 visa, but is it true that I would have to serve military even though I was born in the US and have US citizenship?
is it possible just to get the normal e-2 visa?

2. also, im currently in my senior year of college.
i wanted to hopefully start working in June.
I will graduate in the first week of May. My question is..
can I start applying for jobs before I have my actual degree in hand?
I noticed some hagwons asked you're expected grad date.

andrewchon · Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject:

1. Yes, but if your name is in the hojeuk, E-2 won't prevent you from getting drafted.
Just renounce your K-citizenship if your name is in the hojeuk.
2. Yes.

dutsukyampu · Joined: 27 Nov 2009

thanks for your quick reply.
there is no way that my name would be in the hojeuk if i was born in the united states and have american citizenship since i was born right?

andrewchon · Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2009 6:34 pm Post subject:

Since there has been cases where a person born overseas has been added to hojeuk without his knowledge, it is best to check.