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jurassic82
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 Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:46 pm Post subject: MIdnight Run and Immigration |
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I know this has been discussed before but the threads are old and I was wondering if anyone has done a midnight run recently. The reason I ask is there really anyway you can be stopped at immigration. I've never heard of anyone being stopped but I want to know if there is a risk. Is it as easy as just giving the immigration officer your ARC and then being on your way. I'd appreciate any advice on this topic.  |
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seoulsista
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:59 pm Post subject: |
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So long as your boss doesn't actually get in contact with anyone at the airport then your fine.
You just walk through they probabaly won't ask you anything.
BTW - It's always a good idea to search for the topic before you post a new one because this topic has been covered extensively. Search is at the top of the page. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: MIdnight Run and Immigration |
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| jurassic82 wrote: |
| I know this has been discussed before but the threads are old and I was wondering if anyone has done a midnight run recently. The reason I ask is there really anyway you can be stopped at immigration. I've never heard of anyone being stopped but I want to know if there is a risk. Is it as easy as just giving the immigration officer your ARC and then being on your way. I'd appreciate any advice on this topic. |
There is NO risk in your leaving. No one will stop you and hold you. You will not be arrested or detained. You are not an indentured servant or slave. You are free to quit and leave at any time.
The ONLY difficulty lies in trying to find employment if/when you return.
IF you do a runner you WILL NOT be able to obtain a new E2 visa until the old one has expired.
If you are NOT planning to return and seek re-employment then leave and have a nice flight. |
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Speakerz
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| I am still confused though, after a midnight run, if you want to come back into the country on a tourist visa while your old e-2 is still valid...is that going to be a problem? I have never been able to get a straight answer on that. Thanks. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Speakerz wrote: |
| I am still confused though, after a midnight run, if you want to come back into the country on a tourist visa while your old e-2 is still valid...is that going to be a problem? I have never been able to get a straight answer on that. Thanks. |
Returning on a B1 / B2 visa waiver stamp is NO problem ASSUMING you turned in your ARC when you left.
You cannot get an WORKING visa without some difficulty (D or E class). |
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Homer
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| Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 3:50 am Post subject: |
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You can also have problems returning on a tourist visa if your former employer flagged your passeport.
This is a very rare occurence.
Btw...why not just save yourself and your co-workers and students some aggravation and give notice instead of pulling a runner? |
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DCJames
Joined: 27 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 6:47 am Post subject: |
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| Why would Immigration take your ARC card? People on E2 Visas go on vacations out of the country all the time... If immigration gets curious, tell them you taking a vacation back at home... |
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Pak Yu Man
Joined: 02 Jun 2005
Location: The Ida galaxy
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| Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 9:54 am Post subject: |
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| DCJames wrote: |
| Why would Immigration take your ARC card? People on E2 Visas go on vacations out of the country all the time... If immigration gets curious, tell them you taking a vacation back at home... |
If you do not have a multi entry visa they will take your card. Palin and simple. |
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chronicpride
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| Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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| If you are leaving without a return ticket to come back, this might catch the eye of an overzealous (or non-lazy) immigration clerk. |
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Speakerz
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Homer wrote: |
You can also have problems returning on a tourist visa if your former employer flagged your passeport.
This is a very rare occurence.
Btw...why not just save yourself and your co-workers and students some aggravation and give notice instead of pulling a runner? |
For me, my owner has basically said that if I give my thirty days, he sue me for "damaging the school" and withold my last paycheck. I dont have the time or resources to go to court to get my money. I don't really see that I have a choice.
Also, if they flag my passport, what does that mean? I wanted to come back to get my things and then go home. Can they stop me from entering or leaving the country again if I do have an onward ticket a few days later? |
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