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Immigration
Which criminal outcomes can lead to deportation in Korea?
Which criminal outcomes can lead to deportation in Korea?
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Immigration
My visa expires during the departure ban. Am I now overstayi…
My visa expires during the departure ban. Am I now overstaying?
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Immigration
Can I challenge a departure ban?
Can I challenge a departure ban?
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Immigration
How long does a departure ban last?
How long does a departure ban last?
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Immigration
How do I find out if I have a departure ban before going to …
How do I find out if I have a departure ban before going to the airport?
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Immigration
I was stopped at the airport and told I can't leave Korea. W…
I was stopped at the airport and told I can't leave Korea. What is this?
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Immigration
Can my embassy stop the case or get me out of detention?
Can my embassy stop the case or get me out of detention?
MEGA X 10-03 -
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Immigration
. I'm on a tourist visa (or visa-free entry) and was arreste…
. I'm on a tourist visa (or visa-free entry) and was arrested. What happens to me?
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Immigration
Should I tell the police about my visa type and how long I'v…
Should I tell the police about my visa type and how long I've lived here?
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Immigration
I was arrested. Can I be deported straight from the police s…
I was arrested. Can I be deported straight from the police station?
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Immigration
Will the police or prosecutors tell immigration about my cas…
Will the police or prosecutors tell immigration about my case?
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Immigration
I've been called in for police questioning. Will my visa be …
I've been called in for police questioning. Will my visa be cancelled just because I'm under investigation?
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Criminal
[SOFA] How is a JAG-assigned attorney different from a priva…
How is a JAG-assigned attorney different from a private Korean defense attorney? Do I need both?
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Criminal
[SOFA] Does having SOFA status change anything about hiring …
Does having SOFA status change anything about hiring an attorney compared to an ordinary foreign national?
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Criminal
[SOFA] If I'm convicted in a Korean court, could I also fac…
If I'm convicted in a Korean court, could I also face a separate court-martial under the UCMJ?
MEGA X 08-12