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[ccwengle]

Does anyone have experience changing their E-2 visa to an F-4?

I am currently working in Seoul under a 1-year contract with an E-2 Visa, however I am eligible to obtain an F-4 Visa because of my mom's nationality. Has anyone gone through this process? I am just wondering how difficult it is and how long it takes (especially to change it while residing in Korea).

Any input would be great! Thanks!

[ahsieee]

hey,

i did the same thing last year, but i was in suwon.
you mentioned your mother's nationality? you'll want to check with the immigration office.
you'll need to obtain a few things first
you'll need to get a 거소, or family registry from your mother's side.
if you know her address from before she immigrated or her korean ssn, it'll help a lot.
my name wasn't on my family's, so i had my mother send me a copy of my birth certificate and proof of her u.s. nationalization forms
http://www.hikorea.go.kr
check this website too; it will tell you what you need
you would be under the 'overseas koreans' category