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Can I bring over a partner that I am not married to?
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Weigookin74



Joined: 26 Oct 2009
PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
To have a spousal visa, you have to be married. Just go down to your local judge and do a quick cheap ceremony then you can bring him over.
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CentralCali



Joined: 17 May 2007
PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 8:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
That won't work if either (a) the marriage cannot be contracted in the home country or (b) the marriage won't be recognized in Korea.
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SeoulNate



Joined: 04 Jun 2010
Location: Hyehwa
PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
CentralCali wrote:
That won't work if either (a) the marriage cannot be contracted in the home country or (b) the marriage won't be recognized in Korea.


+1

I know that Korea will not allow this for gay couples, even if they provide a marriage certification from the US.
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Weigookin74



Joined: 26 Oct 2009
PostPosted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Weigookin74 wrote:
To have a spousal visa, you have to be married. Just go down to your local judge and do a quick cheap ceremony then you can bring him over.


I meant get married.
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Ruby Thursday



Joined: 29 Jun 2011
PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Died By Bear wrote:
Dude, you can bring her and don't listen to these guys...she can stay w/me. Very Happy


I guess it's settled then. Her bf will be shacking up with you. Bed, bathrobes, towels and socks can be shared but you will have to buy him his own toothbrush.
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Died By Bear



Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee
PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ruby Thursday wrote:
Died By Bear wrote:
Dude, you can bring her and don't listen to these guys...she can stay w/me. Very Happy


I guess it's settled then. Her bf will be shacking up with you. Bed, bathrobes, towels and socks can be shared but you will have to buy him his own toothbrush.



Touche!

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2. Used as an acknowledgment during a discussion of a good or clever point made at one's expense by another person
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Yaya



Joined: 25 Feb 2003
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 6:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
funkyj wrote:
Hey Everyone,

THANK YOU for all of your prompt replies. I have been considering taking the leap and trying teaching in Korea for at least a year now (yes, last year I stalked these forums) and have become re-inspired. Just trying to see what is "realistic" as for a "plan" and "option". Trying to make solid and smart decisions. Thanks again everyone. He and I will be seriously discussing this. Perhaps I can convince him to get certified.

Be well.


If he has no college degree, his job prospects are greatly limited in Korea even if he is more than a construction worker (Korean companies have enough engineers and such). Perhaps he can visit you in Korea but to have him for the whole time you're here might prove problematic.
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Died By Bear



Joined: 13 Jul 2010
Location: On the big lake they call Gitche Gumee
PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Nonsense, he'll be teaching illegally in no time. And when he's down in immi's lock-up a year from now result of their annual illegal alien sweeps, he'll think back to this thread...briefly.
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isisaredead



Joined: 18 May 2010
PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Died By Bear wrote:
Nonsense, he'll be teaching illegally in no time. And when he's down in immi's lock-up a year from now result of their annual illegal alien sweeps, he'll think back to this thread...briefly.


i've never heard of anyone being caught for doing illegal sessions. and i mean, ever.
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Captain Corea



Joined: 28 Feb 2005
Location: Seoul
PostPosted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 2:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
isisaredead wrote:
Died By Bear wrote:
Nonsense, he'll be teaching illegally in no time. And when he's down in immi's lock-up a year from now result of their annual illegal alien sweeps, he'll think back to this thread...briefly.


i've never heard of anyone being caught for doing illegal sessions. and i mean, ever.


I have.

And when one gets busted, they usually end up catching a few of their friends.
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