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MollyBloom
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 Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: New York or Boston Consulate? |
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| I called the New York Consulate, and it takes one day to get the visa in the passport. I also need to have an interview. The Consulate in Boston does not require an interview and takes two days; is there any reason why these places differ? Do I really not need to have an interview at Boston? I just don't want to go there and then be told I need to schedule an interview. |
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mekku
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Location: daegu, korea
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject: |
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yeah it's kind of complicated!!
unfortunately the regulations are still fairly recent so i think the korean government/consulates are just as confused as we are!!
i have seen pretty much everywhere that an interview is required but that won't necessarily mean that everyplace will make you have one.
it's korea- definitely the type of thing you should accept as part of life! people just seem to kind of make their own rules and add or subtract from policy as they see fit...
to play it safe, i would go to the one that says you must interview because technically you are supposed to and it won't hold any surprises, as opposed to going to the other one and having them set up an interview you'll have to come back for- unless you live really close and it would be not so inconvenient to do so... |
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MollyBloom
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:56 pm Post subject: |
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| I went to the New York Consulate for my visa in 2006 and no problems. Got it in a day. Haven't been to the Boston consulate yet. I am close to both. |
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nuthatch
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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I did not have to interview at the Boston Consulate...the reason I was told was that I was hired by the Ministry of Education/work for public schools in rural province. Once you receive the letter/contract back in the mail from Korea...you just have to send it with the other application stuff to Boston with overnight return letter packet.
I believe working for private schools you need to interview. |
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MollyBloom
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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| nuthatch wrote: |
I did not have to interview at the Boston Consulate...the reason I was told was that I was hired by the Ministry of Education/work for public schools in rural province. Once you receive the letter/contract back in the mail from Korea...you just have to send it with the other application stuff to Boston with overnight return letter packet.
I believe working for private schools you need to interview. |
Great. Thanks for the info. I'm hired by a public school too. I guess I'll go to Boston.
Two more questions...
Here is the Boston consulate website and visa info:
http://www.kcgboston.org/bbs.php?table=board_60&query=view&uid=5&p=1
When you open the visa app. form link, where do I write on the application that I want a multiple entry visa?
Also, it says " processing fee ($45 for U.S. citizens, $30 for single entry and $80 for multiple entry for other countries.)" So am I paying just the $80, or $125 for multiple entry and regular processing fee?
Thanks!
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nuthatch
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 6:51 pm Post subject: |
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you don't need to go there...you might want to call them just to be sure...number on internet under Korean Consulate Boston...ask for visa office...(I can't seem to access internet site here...so google it)
you can download info. and application/fee off Boston internet site...keep calling them until you understand everything you need to do...then send everything including passport in an overnight express mail with return express mail envelope...it takes a few business days to process....THEY WILL SEND YOU THE VISA ...YOU WILL NOT PICK UP... |
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b_jinx
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Sorry to hijack this thread, but I was wondering if anyone has been to the Houston consulate?
Just wondering... |
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MollyBloom
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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| nuthatch wrote: |
you don't need to go there...you might want to call them just to be sure...number on internet under Korean Consulate Boston...ask for visa office...(I can't seem to access internet site here...so google it)
you can download info. and application/fee off Boston internet site...keep calling them until you understand everything you need to do...then send everything including passport in an overnight express mail with return express mail envelope...it takes a few business days to process....THEY WILL SEND YOU THE VISA ...YOU WILL NOT PICK UP... |
Thanks! I didn't see your info before I edited my stuff! |
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Ut videam
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| Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Also, it says " processing fee ($45 for U.S. citizens, $30 for single entry and $80 for multiple entry for other countries.)" So am I paying just the $80, or $125 for multiple entry and regular processing fee? |
U.S. citizens pay $45 and get a multiple-entry visa automatically (at least, that's how it's supposed to work).
The $30/$80 is only for citizens of other countries.
You pay $45. |
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MollyBloom
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:35 am Post subject: |
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| Ut videam wrote: |
| MollyBloom wrote: |
| Also, it says " processing fee ($45 for U.S. citizens, $30 for single entry and $80 for multiple entry for other countries.)" So am I paying just the $80, or $125 for multiple entry and regular processing fee? |
U.S. citizens pay $45 and get a multiple-entry visa automatically (at least, that's how it's supposed to work).
The $30/$80 is only for citizens of other countries.
You pay $45. |
Ah-ha! Thanks! |
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DongtanTony
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Molly....if you were issued a previous visa in 2006...you won't need to perform the interview anyways.
Unless...you have one of those nasty "black marks" on your immigration information.
If your previous stay in Korea was smooth sailing...no run-ins with the law...and you left when you were supposed to...you don't have to perform the interview...no matter the type of job you are acquiring at present.
In addition...you're not subject to jurisdiction issues...and you should be able to send your passport to either the NY or Boston consulate to obtain your new visa.
Remember, you will need to include some paperwork.
1. Visa application
2. Photos
3. payment for visa
4. payment for return shipping
5. Passport of course
There also may be additional paperwork involved...call the consulate...explain your situation...they will tell you the paperwork you must submit.
I've dealt with Boston in the past...I hail from Maine...they're one of the more accommodating consulates IMO. |
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MollyBloom
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| Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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| Yes, thanks everyone. Fedex'ed my junk today and hopefully will get it back in a week. I felt like an ass because this Korean answered the phone at the consulate and couldn't understand what I was asking him. He must have suddenly transferred the call, so I was still speaking slowly and clearly when someone that spoke fluent English answered all my answers quickly :/ |
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