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hogwonguy1979
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Troglodyte
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Where were you born? In the US? If so, I recommend that you simply tell them that you are American. If you have a Korean sounding family name, can you possibly claim that it's in fact from another country? Or could you claim that someone way back in your family tree was from Korea? Maybe your great great grandfather came over way back when?
If your name can pass for that of another nationality, I would recommend you just lie about your ethnic background. That is, if you really want to get an E2 visa.
As far as hanging out as a tourist (i.e. a visa free stay), it's possible. Plenty of people do a visa run ever 3 months. As long as you have a legit sounding story (you're taking Korean language classes or you're learning about Korean cooking or something like that) the immigration guys will rarely even give it a second thought - if you're entering on an American passport. If you were coming from a developing country then they might be more thorough. |
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denverdeath
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Location: Boo-sahn
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Park IS a pretty british family name, no?  |
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TheUrbanMyth
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Location: Retired
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| Troglodyte wrote: |
Where were you born? In the US? If so, I recommend that you simply tell them that you are American. If you have a Korean sounding family name, can you possibly claim that it's in fact from another country? Or could you claim that someone way back in your family tree was from Korea? Maybe your great great grandfather came over way back when?
If your name can pass for that of another nationality, I would recommend you just lie about your ethnic background. That is, if you really want to get an E2 visa.
As far as hanging out as a tourist (i.e. a visa free stay), it's possible. Plenty of people do a visa run ever 3 months. As long as you have a legit sounding story (you're taking Korean language classes or you're learning about Korean cooking or something like that) the immigration guys will rarely even give it a second thought - if you're entering on an American passport. If you were coming from a developing country then they might be more thorough. |
Once they see the American passport it will be all right...what, you think they ask every single person of Asian descent who comes over if they are Korean or have Korean ancestry?
OP if you are an American citizen and have an American passport then that is how you will be treated. Yes you can get an E-2 visa. No you don't have to lie or tell any dodgy stories. As long as you are NOT registered in Korea as a Korean citizen then you will be fine. |
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Troglodyte
Joined: 06 Dec 2009
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| TheUrbanMyth wrote: |
| Troglodyte wrote: |
Where were you born? In the US? If so, I recommend that you simply tell them that you are American. If you have a Korean sounding family name, can you possibly claim that it's in fact from another country? Or could you claim that someone way back in your family tree was from Korea? Maybe your great great grandfather came over way back when?
If your name can pass for that of another nationality, I would recommend you just lie about your ethnic background. That is, if you really want to get an E2 visa.
As far as hanging out as a tourist (i.e. a visa free stay), it's possible. Plenty of people do a visa run ever 3 months. As long as you have a legit sounding story (you're taking Korean language classes or you're learning about Korean cooking or something like that) the immigration guys will rarely even give it a second thought - if you're entering on an American passport. If you were coming from a developing country then they might be more thorough. |
Once they see the American passport it will be all right...what, you think they ask every single person of Asian descent who comes over if they are Korean or have Korean ancestry?
OP if you are an American citizen and have an American passport then that is how you will be treated. Yes you can get an E-2 visa. No you don't have to lie or tell any dodgy stories. As long as you are NOT registered in Korea as a Korean citizen then you will be fine. |
No, I don't think they ask every single person of Asian descent, but I have heard about them asking people who have clearly Korean names. My advice was simply because there ARE people out there who don't have enough common sense about what info to keep to themselves. |
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alongway
Joined: 02 Jan 2012
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Why do people try so hard to reinvent the wheel. Every year or so there is the odd post from a gyopo who wants to go about things the absolute hardest way possible.
If you are female and genuinely have dual citizenship, check with the embassy. You may be able to keep both, have no obligation and need no visa to work here. Hagwons, after school programs, corporates will have no issue hiring you.
If you are male, find out about your military obligation. You may or may not have to do it. If you renounce under the new rules you may have an issue getting an F4. The rules changed a few years ago and one of the things they're cracking down on is just that. Guys who renounce to dodge service. They aren't just issuing them an F4 willy nilly anymore.
If you don't actually qualify for dual citizenship, then get your F4.
there is very little reason that you should be looking at an E2 at all.
Feel free to read the nationality act here: elaw.klri.re.kr/eng_service/lawView.do?hseq=18840&lang=ENG |
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