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n3ptne · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Location: Poh*A*ng City

My recruiter just told me something shocking... which is even more amusing.

According to him the Korean government no longer grants visa issuance letters, but rather now they issue you a number which can be submitted along with your application. I imagine this number can be verified and is unique to every applicatant.

Whats disconcerting about this whole thing, is that I was already informed that the visa issuance letter was FedEx'd and enroute.

Has anyone else heard of this?

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

That must have been one hell of a quick turn around by immigration, because I received a visa issuance letter not 2 weeks ago to take to the Korean consulate in London to get my visa.

n3ptne · Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Location: Poh*A*ng City

Just got another email... apparently as of the 25th the law goes into effect and I'm to expect my "number" by the 27th.

Helluva quick turn around yes, just a few days ago I was informed I already been issued the issuance letter... Such a funny country, but cest la vie.

Tiberious aka Sparkles · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: I'm one cool cat!

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

I am shocked that Korean Immigration can move that fast!! Shocked

Manner of Speaking · Joined: 09 Jan 2003

Actually it sounds like it makes a lot more sense. If you apply for a visa, and they approve your application, all they have to do is have a data file on you in a database. Presumably this number corresponds to your file record. Immigration approves your application, enters the information in the database, and issues you a number.

When you go to get your E-2 visa in your home country, you give the number to the consulate officer, they check the database record, see that your application is approved, and enter the visa stamp in your passport. Makes perfect sense to eliminate the paperwork.