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jeronimoski
Joined: 11 Apr 2011
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 Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:18 am Post subject: Went to Immigration: new ARC/No stamp in passport |
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Hi all,
Been in Korea for a while now. I went to immigration to renew my F-2 visa. Went to the immigration office by Omokyo. Paid the 30,000 won and made out a return envelope for them to send me my new ARC card.
I just got my ARC in the mail today. I'm now on an F-6 visa. There's one problem. I was checking my passport tonight and noticed that I do not have a new visa stamp in my passport. What gives? Did I make some error here? The last stamp is from last year December 24th, 2010. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:24 am Post subject: Re: Went to Immigration: new ARC/No stamp in passport |
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| jeronimoski wrote: |
Hi all,
Been in Korea for a while now. I went to immigration to renew my F-2 visa. Went to the immigration office by Omokyo. Paid the 30,000 won and made out a return envelope for them to send me my new ARC card.
I just got my ARC in the mail today. I'm now on an F-6 visa. There's one problem. I was checking my passport tonight and noticed that I do not have a new visa stamp in my passport. What gives? Did I make some error here? The last stamp is from last year December 24th, 2010. |
You actually don't have a visa.
You have a defined "status of sojourn" - legal residence.
(think green-card) if you are from the States.
Your ARC defines your status and also serves as proof of residence for re-entry should you decide to travel abroad.
You did nothing wrong. There is no error. You are fine.
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jeronimoski
Joined: 11 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:30 am Post subject: re |
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Strange. When I first got my F-2, I got a new visa stamped in my passport. So what happens at the airport when I decide to leave and come back? Does immigration just do one of those exit/entry stamps in my passport? I was kinda freaking out there for a second. I thought maybe the lady at immi forgot to give me a new visa. That's the first thing I thought because my passport has three previous green visa stickers.
Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:32 am Post subject: Re: re |
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| jeronimoski wrote: |
Strange. When I first got my F-2, I got a new visa stamped in my passport. So what happens at the airport when I decide to leave and come back? Does immigration just do one of those exit/entry stamps in my passport? I was kinda freaking out there for a second. I thought maybe the lady at immi forgot to give me a new visa. That's the first thing I thought because my passport has three previous green visa stickers.
Thanks for the information. Much appreciated. |
Your ARC serves as your re-entry permit.
Just an exit stamp on the way out and an entry stamp on the way in as you pass through immigration.
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jeronimoski
Joined: 11 Apr 2011
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:33 am Post subject: re |
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| Thanks again! Happy New Year! |
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Mr Crowley
Joined: 23 Mar 2006
Location: Suwon
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:49 am Post subject: |
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| What is the difference between an F5 and an F6 visa ? I have an F5 visa, after having an F2 visa for about 3 years. |
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r122925
Joined: 02 Jun 2011
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| Posted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:00 am Post subject: |
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| What is the difference between an F5 and an F6 visa ? I have an F5 visa, after having an F2 visa for about 3 years. |
It's the new name of the F-2-1 (for spouses of Korean citizens) designed to put marriage immigrants into a seperate category than other F-2 holders. Although, it's not quite clear to me yet if there are actually any differences (in terms of rights, privileges, restrictions, etc) between the old F-2-1 and new F-6. It seems that there aren't any major ones but I haven't really heard any detailed information about it. Seems odd that they would just change the name if there wasn't more to it.
The change went into effect on December 15th. So from now on, if you're married to a Korean you'll get an F-6, not an F-2. The F-5 is still different in that it is permanent (never expires). So the F-5 is still the "better" visa to have. |
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Malislamusrex
Joined: 01 Feb 2010
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As I am aware, the difference between F2-1 and F6 is if you have F6 status you can stay in the country if something happens to your spouse, but you have to go to immigration every year to renew your F6 visa.
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| Mr Crowley wrote: |
| What is the difference between an F5 and an F6 visa ? I have an F5 visa, after having an F2 visa for about 3 years. |
It's the new name of the F-2-1 (for spouses of Korean citizens) designed to put marriage immigrants into a seperate category than other F-2 holders. Although, it's not quite clear to me yet if there are actually any differences (in terms of rights, privileges, restrictions, etc) between the old F-2-1 and new F-6. It seems that there aren't any major ones but I haven't really heard any detailed information about it. Seems odd that they would just change the name if there wasn't more to it.
The change went into effect on December 15th. So from now on, if you're married to a Korean you'll get an F-6, not an F-2. The F-5 is still different in that it is permanent (never expires). So the F-5 is still the "better" visa to have. |
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