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[benstine21]

Hello All,

I searched this topic at length-> just had to get that out of the way.

I am in the U.S. and had an F-2 visa a few years ago(married to a Korean and have a child).

She will get her U.S. citizenship soon. We have called three immigration offices in Korea. They all say the same thing... once she has U.S. citizenship:

She gets an F-4, the baby gets an F-4 and I get an F-1.

Does anybody have any experience with this situation.

My understanding is that I can teach on an F-1 or do other work, but that I still technically need to get an E-2(just like when I had my F-2).

Thanks all

[DHC]

You cannot legally teach on an F-1. You were quoted the current immigration law which changes in Jan.2011 when your wife may legally possess dual citizenship.

[benstine21]

[benstine21]

Does anyone have specific information on the dual citizenship law that will go into effect in January 2011.

We called the Seoul immigration office and they said that my wife was not eligible for dual citizenship if she is naturalized in the U.S.

I am trying to find out what the new law says specifically relating to our situation. I have read the news articles on the new law but have not found the law itself... Korean or English version would be fine.

I am wondering if it is a case of the immigration office employee simply not knowing the specifics of the law or if my wife will in fact not qualify for dual citizenship...

Thanks~

[ttompatz]

[benstine21]

Called Korea Immigration after calling the Korean consulate in the U.S.

Both state that She is not eligible for dual citizenship under the law(which I cannot find posted anywhere...

They said if she loses nationality due to naturalization she cannot get dual citizenship


Anybody have new info???