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devers
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 Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 4:15 pm Post subject: Got caught years ago with a fake degree - can I come back? |
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Hi everyone! I'm requesting some advice please:
In 2005 I came to Korea to teach. I applied to teach with a fake degree, and immigration knew this. A few days later they took me in, held me for a couple days, and booted me out. I was banned from entering the country for 3 years.
I've since earned a real 4-year B.A. in History. Can I get an e-2 visa? My local embassy says I can visit Korea if I want, no problem. But I'm wondering if I can get a teaching visa? Any thoughts?
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decolyon
Joined: 24 Jul 2010
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Wow, I've never heard of someone actually do that. I mean you hear rumors from time to time, but this is a first.
Umm, I have no idea. If you still have the same passport and passport number, I'd suspect not. But maybe you could change your name and then get a new passport with a new number. Perhaps that would get you in. If you did go that route, I certainly wouldn't suggest you volunteer the information about trying to scam the system to anyone official. |
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lifeinkorea
Joined: 24 Jan 2009
Location: somewhere in China
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:09 pm Post subject: |
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| If they told you 3 years back in 2005, then you paid your dues. Make sure they issue your E-2 before you get to Korea. Good luck. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 5:58 pm Post subject: Re: Got caught years ago with a fake degree - can I come bac |
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| devers wrote: |
Hi everyone! I'm requesting some advice please:
In 2005 I came to Korea to teach. I applied to teach with a fake degree, and immigration knew this. A few days later they took me in, held me for a couple days, and booted me out. I was banned from entering the country for 3 years.
I've since earned a real 4-year B.A. in History. Can I get an e-2 visa? My local embassy says I can visit Korea if I want, no problem. But I'm wondering if I can get a teaching visa? Any thoughts?
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Can you get at E2 = maybe.
IF you were NOT prosecuted for visa fraud; ie: you were dealt with at the policy/branch level = probably yes,
IF you WERE prosecuted (criminal history in Korea) and deported = NO.
IF they allow it -
Will you require a (home country) consular interview EVERY time you apply for or change your visa = YES
You'd be far better off in China.
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bobbybigfoot
Joined: 05 May 2007
Location: Seoul
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Doubtful, but you never know.
Apply and find out. |
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drcrazy
Joined: 19 Feb 2003
Location: Pusan. Yes, that's right. Pusan NOT Busan. I ain't never been to no place called Busan
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IT IS BECAUSE OF THOSE LIKE THE OP THAT WE ALL ARE SUFFERING A NIGHTMARE FROM HIS CRIME.
A FRIEND OF MINE HAD AN OVERSTAY BY ONE DAY 10 YEARS AGO BECAUSE HIS FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE WEATHER. AND YET, A YEAR AGO WHEN HE TRIED TO GET AN E-2 THEY SAID HE NEEDED TO HAVE THE INTERVIEW AT THE CONSOL. BECAUSE OF HIS BLACK MARK. SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS A FAKE DEGREE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE STILL IN THEIR SYSTEM. |
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Chet Wautlands
Joined: 11 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| drcrazy wrote: |
IT IS BECAUSE OF THOSE LIKE THE OP THAT WE ALL ARE SUFFERING A NIGHTMARE FROM HIS CRIME.
A FRIEND OF MINE HAD AN OVERSTAY BY ONE DAY 10 YEARS AGO BECAUSE HIS FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE WEATHER. AND YET, A YEAR AGO WHEN HE TRIED TO GET AN E-2 THEY SAID HE NEEDED TO HAVE THE INTERVIEW AT THE CONSOL. BECAUSE OF HIS BLACK MARK. SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS A FAKE DEGREE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE STILL IN THEIR SYSTEM. |
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Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida
Joined: 27 Oct 2006
Location: Not Korea
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Getting a degree in order to return to SK? That's dedication or something... else. |
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creeper1
Joined: 30 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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| I second what others have said. You and your kind have caused us untold grief in paperwork and hoops to jump over. I sincerely hope you receive a lifetime ban from Korea. |
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millyfrend
Joined: 29 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:39 pm Post subject: Re: Got caught years ago with a fake degree - can I come bac |
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Hopefully, they give you a second chance, but I'm sure you probably have record/note on their system.
| devers wrote: |
Hi everyone! I'm requesting some advice please:
In 2005 I came to Korea to teach. I applied to teach with a fake degree, and immigration knew this. A few days later they took me in, held me for a couple days, and booted me out. I was banned from entering the country for 3 years.
I've since earned a real 4-year B.A. in History. Can I get an e-2 visa? My local embassy says I can visit Korea if I want, no problem. But I'm wondering if I can get a teaching visa? Any thoughts?
Thanks! |
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RMNC
Joined: 21 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:53 pm Post subject: |
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| drcrazy wrote: |
IT IS BECAUSE OF THOSE LIKE THE OP THAT WE ALL ARE SUFFERING A NIGHTMARE FROM HIS CRIME.
A FRIEND OF MINE HAD AN OVERSTAY BY ONE DAY 10 YEARS AGO BECAUSE HIS FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE WEATHER. AND YET, A YEAR AGO WHEN HE TRIED TO GET AN E-2 THEY SAID HE NEEDED TO HAVE THE INTERVIEW AT THE CONSOL. BECAUSE OF HIS BLACK MARK. SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS A FAKE DEGREE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE STILL IN THEIR SYSTEM. |
Most accurate screen name ever. |
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marsavalanche
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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| creeper1 wrote: |
| I second what others have said. You and your kind have caused us untold grief in paperwork and hoops to jump over. I sincerely hope you receive a lifetime ban from Korea. |
+1. It's people like the OP that are the reason why getting here is such a pain in the neck. I hope they turn you down for life. |
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hogwonguy1979
Joined: 22 Dec 2003
Location: the racoon den
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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| marsavalanche wrote: |
| creeper1 wrote: |
| I second what others have said. You and your kind have caused us untold grief in paperwork and hoops to jump over. I sincerely hope you receive a lifetime ban from Korea. |
+1. It's people like the OP that are the reason why getting here is such a pain in the neck. I hope they turn you down for life. |
+1 do us all a favor and dont come back |
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tanklor1
Joined: 13 Jun 2006
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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| hogwonguy1979 wrote: |
| marsavalanche wrote: |
| creeper1 wrote: |
| I second what others have said. You and your kind have caused us untold grief in paperwork and hoops to jump over. I sincerely hope you receive a lifetime ban from Korea. |
+1. It's people like the OP that are the reason why getting here is such a pain in the neck. I hope they turn you down for life. |
+1 do us all a favor and dont come back |
I disagree; if he did his time and earned a degree he should be allowed in. |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:32 pm Post subject: |
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| RMNC wrote: |
| drcrazy wrote: |
IT IS BECAUSE OF THOSE LIKE THE OP THAT WE ALL ARE SUFFERING A NIGHTMARE FROM HIS CRIME.
A FRIEND OF MINE HAD AN OVERSTAY BY ONE DAY 10 YEARS AGO BECAUSE HIS FLIGHT WAS CANCELLED BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE WEATHER. AND YET, A YEAR AGO WHEN HE TRIED TO GET AN E-2 THEY SAID HE NEEDED TO HAVE THE INTERVIEW AT THE CONSOL. BECAUSE OF HIS BLACK MARK. SOMETHING AS SERIOUS AS A FAKE DEGREE WOULD MOST LIKELY BE STILL IN THEIR SYSTEM. |
Most accurate screen name ever. |
+1 |
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