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hellofaniceguy
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
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Quit the nit picking! You want the CORRECT answers...ask immigration!!
(Even then you'll get the wrong answers at times!) |
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lush72
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: I am Penalty Kick!
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| Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2004 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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One thing about the F2-1 is that it was inexpensive to overstay on, and there is no worry about deportation. From 1-30 days overstay the fine is 100,000 Won. Change of residence w/o reporting it adds another 100,000 won BUT in situations where multiple violations exist (like my situation  ) you only pay the highest fine, which for me meant 100,000 won. The place you get the fine is on the 2nd floor and you can pay right there. All in all it was painless. You really are treated differently by immigration with the F2-1  |
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phaedrus
Joined: 13 Nov 2003
Location: I'm comin' to get ya.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 4:08 am Post subject: |
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| prosodic wrote: |
| jazblanc77 wrote: |
 Anyways, I wasn't commenting on sourcing a bunch of forum threads. I meant an actual page on this site with compact, digestible, and reliable information on the issue since the Korean Immigration offices can't seem to get their act together. |
Instead of complaining about how inconsistent Korean bureaucrats are, maybe you should figure out ways to take advantage of their inconsistency. |
But we are free to say that this is a really stupid way of running a government office aren't we? |
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prosodic
Joined: 21 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2004 5:59 am Post subject: |
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| phaedrus wrote: |
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| jazblanc77 wrote: |
| Anyways, I wasn't commenting on sourcing a bunch of forum threads. I meant an actual page on this site with compact, digestible, and reliable information on the issue since the Korean Immigration offices can't seem to get their act together. |
Instead of complaining about how inconsistent Korean bureaucrats are, maybe you should figure out ways to take advantage of their inconsistency. |
But we are free to say that this is a really stupid way of running a government office aren't we? |
Agreed. But it may not be wise to say it while standing in line at immigration. |
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peppergirl
Joined: 07 Dec 2003
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| jazblanc77 wrote: |
| In my case, they couldn't even figure out which supporting documents they needed. |
For me everything went very smoothly, my husband called immigration & asked what we needed, we got the papers & took them there, and 2 weeks later picked up the F2-1 and ARC, then applied for E3 work permission with the necessary papers, and got that 1-2 weeks later. I also applied for the multiple re-entry permit, but not sure if I did that the first or second visit.
We didn't need
They did make a mistake with the stamps, and they put 'E3' on my re-entry permit. So my husband called them and after some arguing with a higher officer they finally agreed to pay for the costs of hand delivery of my passport & ARC (and we didn't have to make an extra trip).
Just remembered I didn't tell immigration that I moved... do you have to go to immigration personally when you change address?? |
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phaedrus
Joined: 13 Nov 2003
Location: I'm comin' to get ya.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 4:00 am Post subject: |
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| prosodic wrote: |
| phaedrus wrote: |
| prosodic wrote: |
| jazblanc77 wrote: |
| Anyways, I wasn't commenting on sourcing a bunch of forum threads. I meant an actual page on this site with compact, digestible, and reliable information on the issue since the Korean Immigration offices can't seem to get their act together. |
Instead of complaining about how inconsistent Korean bureaucrats are, maybe you should figure out ways to take advantage of their inconsistency. |
But we are free to say that this is a really stupid way of running a government office aren't we? |
Agreed. But it may not be wise to say it while standing in line at immigration. |
Maybe that's why I get such terrible service... |
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prosodic
Joined: 21 Jun 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 10:05 am Post subject: |
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| phaedrus wrote: |
| prosodic wrote: |
| phaedrus wrote: |
| prosodic wrote: |
| jazblanc77 wrote: |
| Anyways, I wasn't commenting on sourcing a bunch of forum threads. I meant an actual page on this site with compact, digestible, and reliable information on the issue since the Korean Immigration offices can't seem to get their act together. |
Instead of complaining about how inconsistent Korean bureaucrats are, maybe you should figure out ways to take advantage of their inconsistency. |
But we are free to say that this is a really stupid way of running a government office aren't we? |
Agreed. But it may not be wise to say it while standing in line at immigration. |
Maybe that's why I get such terrible service... |
My point exactly.  |
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Hollywoodaction
Joined: 02 Jul 2004
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"The F-2/F-2-1 is one year renewable the first time, valid for two years upon the next renewal, five upon the next, and you become a permanent resident on the subsequent one."
Actually, you must be on an F2 (F2-1) for 5 years to get permanent residency. So, that's renewal after 1 year for two 2 years and then for 2 years more (a total of five years). |
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Holyjoe
Joined: 03 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| I'm due for renewing my F2-1 in a couple of weeks. I'm sure there was a thread on here by someone who renewed recently and outlined the current requirements (documents etc) but I can't find it... any help? |
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