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Kimbos_Bread
Joined: 02 Dec 2008
Location: Yongin-Si, Suji-gu
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 Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 2:12 pm Post subject: Coming back to Korea after order of departure Article 68 (1) |
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Hi there, I taught English in Korea last year and my visa ran out about 3 weeks before I was scheduled to leave. I told my school this was happening but they assured me it would be okay and, being gullible, I believed them.
I went to the airport and was put in a room and told I broke their laws and then made to sign a piece of paper and told I could leave but only after they stamped a black 68-(1) on the visa in my passport. I found out this was an "Order of Departure."
This was over 7 months ago. My brother and sister-in-law are now going to go back to Korea to pick up a baby they are adopting and asked if I could join them. My question is, am I even allowed back in Korea or am I blacklisted? Does anyone know who I can contact in Korea to find out?
I currently live in Kentucky and the nearest Korean embassy is 5 hours away. Any insight into how I can find out would be greatly appreciated!
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Coming back to Korea after order of departure Article 68 |
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| Kimbos_Bread wrote: |
Hi there, I taught English in Korea last year and my visa ran out about 3 weeks before I was scheduled to leave. I told my school this was happening but they assured me it would be okay and, being gullible, I believed them.
I went to the airport and was put in a room and told I broke their laws and then made to sign a piece of paper and told I could leave but only after they stamped a black 68-(1) on the visa in my passport. I found out this was an "Order of Departure."
This was over 7 months ago. My brother and sister-in-law are now going to go back to Korea to pick up a baby they are adopting and asked if I could join them. My question is, am I even allowed back in Korea or am I blacklisted? Does anyone know who I can contact in Korea to find out?
I currently live in Kentucky and the nearest Korean embassy is 5 hours away. Any insight into how I can find out would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading. |
Provided you meet the requirements for a visa waiver entry (adequate funds and exit/return ticket) you will be fine.
The "order of departure" was to allow you out of the country without (further) prosecution since you were in an overstay position.
Do be aware that obtaining an E2 or going back to work is another matter and the "order of departure" significantly changes things should you change your mind and wish to do so.
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Kimbos_Bread
Joined: 02 Dec 2008
Location: Yongin-Si, Suji-gu
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2010 4:00 am Post subject: Re: Coming back to Korea after order of departure Article 68 |
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| Kimbos_Bread wrote: |
Hi there, I taught English in Korea last year and my visa ran out about 3 weeks before I was scheduled to leave. I told my school this was happening but they assured me it would be okay and, being gullible, I believed them.
I went to the airport and was put in a room and told I broke their laws and then made to sign a piece of paper and told I could leave but only after they stamped a black 68-(1) on the visa in my passport. I found out this was an "Order of Departure."
This was over 7 months ago. My brother and sister-in-law are now going to go back to Korea to pick up a baby they are adopting and asked if I could join them. My question is, am I even allowed back in Korea or am I blacklisted? Does anyone know who I can contact in Korea to find out?
I currently live in Kentucky and the nearest Korean embassy is 5 hours away. Any insight into how I can find out would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading. |
Provided you meet the requirements for a visa waiver entry (adequate funds and exit/return ticket) you will be fine.
The "order of departure" was to allow you out of the country without (further) prosecution since you were in an overstay position.
Do be aware that obtaining an E2 or going back to work is another matter and the "order of departure" significantly changes things should you change your mind and wish to do so.
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Thank you very much for the help! |
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