Korean Job Discussion Forums

[ash.shea]

I have a job in Korea starting in July. Right now I'm in the process of getting my E-2 visa and I've been told that I will have to attend an interview at the Korean consulate in San Francisco. I live near Denver, Colorado and I can't afford to fly to San Francisco for the interview. Is there any way around this requirement? Will they allow me to do a phone interview, for example?

[davemon]

I would just call the consulate and ask, they were pretty friendly and accommodating when I had dealt with them.

[nathanrutledge]

It depends on the consulate and who you talk to. It's really hit or miss, but I've got 20 that says you have to go.

[CALVINW33]

You should just try calling their office. I just got my visa from the san francisco consulate yesterday. I didn't have to do an interview. Maybe you wouldn't have to either.

[gogophoto]

SOMETIMES some of the consulates (at least in the US) will allow a video interview, via Skype. At least this used to be the case. I'm not sure anymore--my first visa was in Guam, and even though it is technically required I had no interview.

[alwaysbeclosing100]

the seattle consulate comes to portland once a week or once a month...i cant remember the specifics......you might call some of the consulates and see if a consulate representative will be in the denver area......