Comments on: Immigration roundup http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/ Korea... in Blog Format Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:20:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: John http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16150 John Thu, 12 May 2005 15:55:57 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16150 Oy, let's just hope I don't get into any trouble this summer with my student visa. Oy, let’s just hope I don’t get into any trouble this summer with my student visa.

]]> By: KrZ http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16149 KrZ Thu, 12 May 2005 06:13:19 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16149 Is "because I'm on the lamb from the Feds for running a massive multi-drug factory and they put a watch-notice on my passport after I tried to hack into the DEA forensic lab and erase my case data" a valid excuse to give immigration? Screw it, I'm going to go work for KJ up North. I'm sure he needs someone who can make both bioweapons and narcotics... Is “because I’m on the lamb from the Feds for running a massive multi-drug factory and they put a watch-notice on my passport after I tried to hack into the DEA forensic lab and erase my case data” a valid excuse to give immigration? Screw it, I’m going to go work for KJ up North. I’m sure he needs someone who can make both bioweapons and narcotics…

]]> By: Kushibo http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16148 Kushibo Thu, 12 May 2005 01:44:13 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16148 Charles wrote: mike: I doubt they will put you in jail, but you will most likely be fined for overstaying your visa. I was once a day late in renewing my visa (although at the time it was a student visa) and I still had to pay a fine. In addition to having contrite demeanor, be equipped with a good, plausible reason why you have "overstayed" your visa (but make sure that concise explanation of your case doesn't give way to arguing your case). A good reason plus an apologetic attitude will work in your favor, but the good reason is only for getting the conversation started, the apologetic attitude should come right afterward and be the bulk of what you say. The interesting thing is that the guy who ?€œinterrogated?€? me was nice, and I was very apologetic about the whole thing, so he spoke to his supervisor and had the fine cut in half. The guy who was interrogated before me was in the same exact situation, but he threw a temper tantrum and was told that nothing could be done, he would have to pay the whole fine. So it appears there is a little leeway. Whether it's Koreans or foreigners, contrition and apology go a long, long way toward resolving problems in Korea. Cop an attitude and you're just hanging yourself. Of course, that's not always fair, and (in criminal cases) when someone really is innocent their protests of innocent work against their best interest, but in this case cool, calm contrition is the way to go. I don?€™t know how things are these days (this was quite a while ago that this happened). Maybe they?€™ve lightened up a bit. I doubt it, though. Whatever happens, though, keep a cool head and you will be treated better. Absolutely. Charles wrote:
mike: I doubt they will put you in jail, but you will most likely be fined for overstaying your visa. I was once a day late in renewing my visa (although at the time it was a student visa) and I still had to pay a fine.

In addition to having contrite demeanor, be equipped with a good, plausible reason why you have “overstayed” your visa (but make sure that concise explanation of your case doesn’t give way to arguing your case). A good reason plus an apologetic attitude will work in your favor, but the good reason is only for getting the conversation started, the apologetic attitude should come right afterward and be the bulk of what you say.

The interesting thing is that the guy who ?€œinterrogated?€? me was nice, and I was very apologetic about the whole thing, so he spoke to his supervisor and had the fine cut in half. The guy who was interrogated before me was in the same exact situation, but he threw a temper tantrum and was told that nothing could be done, he would have to pay the whole fine. So it appears there is a little leeway.

Whether it’s Koreans or foreigners, contrition and apology go a long, long way toward resolving problems in Korea. Cop an attitude and you’re just hanging yourself. Of course, that’s not always fair, and (in criminal cases) when someone really is innocent their protests of innocent work against their best interest, but in this case cool, calm contrition is the way to go.

I don?€™t know how things are these days (this was quite a while ago that this happened). Maybe they?€™ve lightened up a bit. I doubt it, though. Whatever happens, though, keep a cool head and you will be treated better.

Absolutely.

]]> By: Charles http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16147 Charles Thu, 12 May 2005 00:47:01 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16147 mike: I doubt they will put you in jail, but you will most likely be fined for overstaying your visa. I was once a day late in renewing my visa (although at the time it was a student visa) and I still had to pay a fine. The interesting thing is that the guy who "interrogated" me was nice, and I was very apologetic about the whole thing, so he spoke to his supervisor and had the fine cut in half. The guy who was interrogated before me was in the same exact situation, but he threw a temper tantrum and was told that nothing could be done, he would have to pay the whole fine. So it appears there is a little leeway. I don't know how things are these days (this was quite a while ago that this happened). Maybe they've lightened up a bit. I doubt it, though. Whatever happens, though, keep a cool head and you will be treated better. mike: I doubt they will put you in jail, but you will most likely be fined for overstaying your visa. I was once a day late in renewing my visa (although at the time it was a student visa) and I still had to pay a fine.

The interesting thing is that the guy who “interrogated” me was nice, and I was very apologetic about the whole thing, so he spoke to his supervisor and had the fine cut in half. The guy who was interrogated before me was in the same exact situation, but he threw a temper tantrum and was told that nothing could be done, he would have to pay the whole fine. So it appears there is a little leeway.

I don’t know how things are these days (this was quite a while ago that this happened). Maybe they’ve lightened up a bit. I doubt it, though. Whatever happens, though, keep a cool head and you will be treated better.

]]> By: Max Watson http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16146 Max Watson Wed, 11 May 2005 23:01:55 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16146 Is it possible that part of the "rehabilitation" of N. Korea refugees includes a job in the Immigration Dept. of the MOJ? Is it possible that part of the “rehabilitation” of N. Korea refugees includes a job in the Immigration Dept. of the MOJ?

]]> By: Curious http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16145 Curious Wed, 11 May 2005 22:58:41 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16145 Oh, dear. I am in absolutely no position whatsoever to offer any kind of advice, but I think (and hope) that someone voluntarily going to the immigration office to clear up an expired visa is in a completely different situation from someone deliberately working without the proper visa. Oh, dear. I am in absolutely no position whatsoever to offer any kind of advice, but I think (and hope) that someone voluntarily going to the immigration office to clear up an expired visa is in a completely different situation from someone deliberately working without the proper visa.

]]> By: mike http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16144 mike Wed, 11 May 2005 21:37:21 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16144 I just looked at my baby's and my F-2 visa and both are expired I am getting worried... the way they cause problems in this country soon my baby and I could be put in jail.. when we go to the immigration office tomorrow. mike I just looked at my baby’s and my F-2 visa and both are expired I am getting worried… the way they cause problems in this country soon my baby and I could be put in jail.. when we go to the immigration office tomorrow.

mike

]]> By: rowan http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16143 rowan Wed, 11 May 2005 16:48:58 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16143 when was the last time that anyone heard of a crackdown on koreans working illeagally? i'm sure it does happen, but from what i've seen the emphasis is more on the upcomming crackdown than on actually catching anyone. In other words you hear a lot about it before hand, but then it goes away with nobody actually being caught. when was the last time that anyone heard of a crackdown on koreans working illeagally? i’m sure it does happen, but from what i’ve seen the emphasis is more on the upcomming crackdown than on actually catching anyone. In other words you hear a lot about it before hand, but then it goes away with nobody actually being caught.

]]> By: Curious http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16142 Curious Wed, 11 May 2005 10:41:59 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16142 Well, forget the blockquote, but whoah, bang on the money! At today's posted exchange rate on Yahoo!, KRW 5,000,000 works out to USD 5,005.005! Well, forget the blockquote, but whoah, bang on the money! At today’s posted exchange rate on Yahoo!, KRW 5,000,000 works out to USD 5,005.005!

]]> By: Curious http://www.rjkoehler.com/2005/05/10/immigration-roundup/#comment-16141 Curious Wed, 11 May 2005 10:38:39 +0000 http://rjkoehler.com/?p=1593#comment-16141 What is it with these blockquotes? Let me try this again: Without the help of German DJs, Korea will forever be stuck with the Moonwalk and the Funky Chicken. It's not that bad. There was (is still?) a celebrity game show Cheonsaeng Yeonbun (?²œ?????°?¶?), hosted by the ex-wrestler Gang Ho-dong (?°???¸??™). For the first few episodes, there was this wild dancer called ?²­??´??™??¸??¨??¼?¸° ("Cheongdam-dong whistler"), who wore a business suit and blew a whistle while he danced all these crazy, outrageous, tongue-in-cheek movies. I nearly burst my gut the first time I saw him. He's the guy on the left in this link. (I believe the guy on the right is the K-pop singer Ssai (??¸??´). Speaking of old, I'm getting old, too. But if the guy is a celeb in the world of DJing flown half-way across the globe to do a guest bit, I guess the amount isn't out of line, esp. as it only translates to roughly USD 5000, give or take a few hundred. What is it with these blockquotes? Let me try this again:

Without the help of German DJs, Korea will forever be stuck with the Moonwalk and the Funky Chicken.

It’s not that bad. There was (is still?) a celebrity game show Cheonsaeng Yeonbun (?²œ?????°?¶?), hosted by the ex-wrestler Gang Ho-dong (?°???¸??™). For the first few episodes, there was this wild dancer called ?²­??´??™??¸??¨??¼?¸° (”Cheongdam-dong whistler”), who wore a business suit and blew a whistle while he danced all these crazy, outrageous, tongue-in-cheek movies. I nearly burst my gut the first time I saw him. He’s the guy on the left in this link. (I believe the guy on the right is the K-pop singer Ssai (??¸??´).

Speaking of old, I’m getting old, too. But if the guy is a celeb in the world of DJing flown half-way across the globe to do a guest bit, I guess the amount isn’t out of line, esp. as it only translates to roughly USD 5000, give or take a few hundred.

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