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drkalbi
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 Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 7:46 am Post subject: Sponsorship from an In-law |
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| I was curious about the f visa qualifications. My wife was a Korean citizen, but 3 years ago she became a Canadian citizen and had to give up her Korean citizenship. All of my in-laws are Korean. So, I was wondering if one of them could sponsor me for an f series visa instead of my wife? |
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Hanson
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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I was just at immi yesterday asking about that very thing. My wife took on Australian citizenship many years ago and is here on an F-4.
Immi told me the only way would be for me to get an F-5, and to do that I would have to meet 3 conditions:
1) Have been in Korea for over 5 years (ok)
2) Pass a Korean language proficiency test (possibly ok)
3) Prove earnings of more than 4 times the average Korean wages (no way in hell) |
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tob55
Joined: 29 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2007 6:45 pm Post subject: Simple |
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| As the case is with immigration they say what they want people to hear. The F5 requirements are not nearly that stringent, and it is quite easy to go through the process if you have everything lined up. I am going through the steps right now and have found only a few things to be of concern, namely coming up with the documents with regard to housing leases, etc, because the people I am working with are being stubborn about giving them up. Nevertheless, there is a complete guide you can download from the G4 website that will give you everything you need to know about getting your F series visa... |
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winterwawa
Joined: 06 May 2007
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| Posted: Sat Dec 08, 2007 2:30 am Post subject: |
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| Hanson wrote: |
I was just at immi yesterday asking about that very thing. My wife took on Australian citizenship many years ago and is here on an F-4.
Immi told me the only way would be for me to get an F-5, and to do that I would have to meet 3 conditions:
1) Have been in Korea for over 5 years (ok)
2) Pass a Korean language proficiency test (possibly ok)
3) Prove earnings of more than 4 times the average Korean wages (no way in hell) |
There is no language proficiency test for an F5. You have a job, and 30mil won or more in the bank, 2 or more letters of reference from professionals like doctors, lawyers or Professors, and be in Korea 5 years or more.
The language proficiency test is for naturalization which has the same requirements as an F5 plus the language test. |
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Hanson
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:36 am Post subject: |
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| winterwawa wrote: |
| Hanson wrote: |
I was just at immi yesterday asking about that very thing. My wife took on Australian citizenship many years ago and is here on an F-4.
Immi told me the only way would be for me to get an F-5, and to do that I would have to meet 3 conditions:
1) Have been in Korea for over 5 years (ok)
2) Pass a Korean language proficiency test (possibly ok)
3) Prove earnings of more than 4 times the average Korean wages (no way in hell) |
There is no language proficiency test for an F5. You have a job, and 30mil won or more in the bank, 2 or more letters of reference from professionals like doctors, lawyers or Professors, and be in Korea 5 years or more.
The language proficiency test is for naturalization which has the same requirements as an F5 plus the language test. |
I'd love to be wrong... Would you happen to have a link handy?
Why is it so hard to get a straight answer about immigration issues? |
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drkalbi
Joined: 06 Aug 2006
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| Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:14 am Post subject: |
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| my wife is going to call immi tomorrow to get some more details. She read something on the web site about her getting her Korean citizenship back without losing her Canadian one. We'll see. I'll keep you posted. |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:19 am Post subject: |
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Hanson, I got an F5 and I didn't need any of the three things you mentioned.. but then again, my husband is my sponsor, so that might be different.
Basically, being a woman (and rules ARE different), I only had to be married for over 2 years (was married for over 4 at the time of application). That was it. Having a child made things much easier, too.
I know that for a man, they have to have been married for over 2 years, have savings (or housing lease in lieu) and a job. No language test whatsoever.
Things are possibly different if in-laws are your sponsors, though... |
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Young FRANKenstein
Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Location: Castle Frankenstein (that's FRONKensteen)
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| Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 4:24 am Post subject: |
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| Hanson wrote: |
| Immi told me the only way would be for me to get an F-5, |
Have they forgotten about the F-3? A spousal visa for someone married to a non-Korean. |
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winterwawa
Joined: 06 May 2007
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| Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Hanson wrote: |
| winterwawa wrote: |
| Hanson wrote: |
I was just at immi yesterday asking about that very thing. My wife took on Australian citizenship many years ago and is here on an F-4.
Immi told me the only way would be for me to get an F-5, and to do that I would have to meet 3 conditions:
1) Have been in Korea for over 5 years (ok)
2) Pass a Korean language proficiency test (possibly ok)
3) Prove earnings of more than 4 times the average Korean wages (no way in hell) |
There is no language proficiency test for an F5. You have a job, and 30mil won or more in the bank, 2 or more letters of reference from professionals like doctors, lawyers or Professors, and be in Korea 5 years or more.
The language proficiency test is for naturalization which has the same requirements as an F5 plus the language test. |
I'd love to be wrong... Would you happen to have a link handy?
Why is it so hard to get a straight answer about immigration issues? |
Go to http://www.immigration.go.kr/indeximmeng.html then click the tap for publications and download the pdf file "Guidebook for foreign spouses married to Koreans.
Secondly, since I am also trying to get an F5 due a divorce with my korean wife, I had my attorney do some digging and she came up with the following,
"We have reviewed the Immigration Control Act and related decree and regulation. The laws require that the F-5 applicant (you) should satisfy the factor of residence in Korea for more than 5 consecutive years. Furthermore, you have to have the recommendation letter from 2 or more persons who has certain social status, such as, Congressman, the principal of a school, attorney, professor, etc. You also have to submit financial document, such as, bank balance of 30M Won or more. Otherwise, you should apply for F-5 via marriage if you have been living in Korea for 2 years or more of marriage life with your spouse. In this case, you should also satisfy other factors as indicated in the website of Immigration Office. "
Why did your K-wife change her citizenship while you are both in Korea?? |
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Hanson
Joined: 20 Oct 2004
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:58 am Post subject: |
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| Why did your K-wife change her citizenship while you are both in Korea?? |
She changed it way before I even met her...
Thanks for the info - That's very good to know. I'm going to look into this as an F-5 would definitely make my life a lot easier... Cheers. |
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winterwawa
Joined: 06 May 2007
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:07 am Post subject: |
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| Hanson wrote: |
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| Why did your K-wife change her citizenship while you are both in Korea?? |
She changed it way before I even met her...
Thanks for the info - That's very good to know. I'm going to look into this as an F-5 would definitely make my life a lot easier... Cheers. |
Let me know how it turns out. If you need an attorney, also let me know. |
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Seoul_Star
Joined: 04 May 2007
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I have a quick question; how does that whole "be in Korea for 5 years" thing work? Seeing as how many teachers must leave to get a new visa when their contract expires, does that mean that my time in Korea restarts every time I have to do a visa run? |
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