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Feloria
Joined: 02 Sep 2006
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 Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:27 pm Post subject: Granted Visa issuance #, but denied Visa at KR consulate? |
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Has anyone ever been granted their Visa issuance number, but then denied their Visa at the Korean consulate?
Under what circumstances could this occur?
The reason I ask is that I have to pay for my flight to KR(to be reimbursed later), and the ticket has to be purchased before I go to the consulate--$1,000+.
My workplaces have always paid my airfare before.
So if I were denied the Visa at the consulate, I'd pretty much be screwed out of the flight money, huh?? 
Anyone have this experience? |
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Ramen
Joined: 15 Apr 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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a reason for denial could be that they could be dam ugly, drunk, high, etc.  |
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marsavalanche
Joined: 27 Aug 2010
Location: where pretty lies perish
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Granted Visa issuance #, but denied Visa at KR consulate |
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| Feloria wrote: |
Has anyone ever been granted their Visa issuance number, but then denied their Visa at the Korean consulate?
Under what circumstances could this occur?
The reason I ask is that I have to pay for my flight to KR(to be reimbursed later), and the ticket has to be purchased before I go to the consulate--$1,000+.
My workplaces have always paid my airfare before.
So if I were denied the Visa at the consulate, I'd pretty much be screwed out of the flight money, huh??
Anyone have this experience? |
First and foremost you made the dumb mistake of accepting a job that reimburses your flight instead of prepaid. Based on the amount of people getting screwed over here I give you a 49% chance of ever sniffing that money, rookie.
Second of all why in the world would you be denied a visa if you've been issued the visa confirmation number from KOREAN immigration? All the consulate does is interview you (maybe) and slap a sticker in your passport. Hell my interview consister of:
Korean: *flipping through my passport* Why did you go to Japan?
Me: I was visiting a friend
Korean: Okay *walks towards door*
Me: Is that it? 
Korean: Yes *leaves*
Third, get some sleep CarolinaTarHeels. Isn't it like 4AM there right now? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 5:12 am Post subject: Re: Granted Visa issuance #, but denied Visa at KR consulate |
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| Feloria wrote: |
Has anyone ever been granted their Visa issuance number, but then denied their Visa at the Korean consulate?
Under what circumstances could this occur?
The reason I ask is that I have to pay for my flight to KR(to be reimbursed later), and the ticket has to be purchased before I go to the consulate--$1,000+.
My workplaces have always paid my airfare before.
So if I were denied the Visa at the consulate, I'd pretty much be screwed out of the flight money, huh??
Anyone have this experience? |
The ticket does NOT have to be paid before you go to the consulate. Only a fool would buy a ticket before they have their visa.
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Feloria
Joined: 02 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 8:06 am Post subject: |
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That's EXACTLY what I thought, and there was no way I would buy a ticket before getting a Visa(I'm definitely not a fool  ).
The wording on these official websites and forms can be quite confusing at times. The site says you have to provide "proof of travel".
One could misinterpret this as meaning proof that you are ACTUALLY leaving.
I'm sure it just means providing an itinerary of when you are PLANNING to leave.
@marsavalanche--FYI
I'll be teaching at a University.
Even though hakwans and other institutes pay your airfare up front, often times Unis don't-- |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 9:45 am Post subject: |
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| Feloria wrote: |
That's EXACTLY what I thought, and there was no way I would buy a ticket before getting a Visa(I'm definitely not a fool ).
The wording on these official websites and forms can be quite confusing at times. The site says you have to provide "proof of travel".
One could misinterpret this as meaning proof that you are ACTUALLY leaving.
I'm sure it just means providing an itinerary of when you are PLANNING to leave.
@marsavalanche--FYI
I'll be teaching at a University.
Even though hakwans and other institutes pay your airfare up front, often times Unis don't-- |
If you are getting an E1 or an E2 (and it is NOT your first) then you simply need your visa confirmation number, passport, application, photo and fee.
If it is your first you will need some additional paperwork.
When you get your passport back with your visa in hand, buy your plane ticket.
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cincynate
Joined: 07 Jul 2009
Location: Jeju-do, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Most tickets purchased internationally are refundable minus a small fee. Especially if you book on Asiana, Korean Air, or JAL. I had to cancel my ticekt once on Asiana, the fee is $100. You won't loose $1,000 and if you have to come late because you couldn't get a ticket it time, you'll be starting off on the wrong foot with your Uni. And believe me, Koreans hold grudges until you drink a few bottles of Soju with them, then all is forgiven. |
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