Foreign Service - Strike?

[keesio]

I really must be missing something here. You have stressed how important it is for your family to see your son. Your wife CAN go to Canada. Koreans can have 6 months tourist visas.

Isn't there the whole issue of "risk of overstaying"? They may think that his wife does not have enough strong ties to Korea so that she will definitely leave, especially if she is bringing their child. She can get a 6 month tourist visa but it is up to the discretion of the immigration official. People from visa-exempt countries have been denied entry if they suspected it was a one-way trip.

I guess you can alleviate this by providing evidence - return ticket, etc.

 

[skas13]

Funny story. I lived in South Korea for a year, had a blast, and never had any issues when it came to safety. My mom who though I loved dearly (since has since passed), was nervous every time I left the country (which was a lot). You know the whole idea that it is an unsafe world. I mean she had only ever been to Florida!
When I moved back to Canada, 6 weeks after moving into my new apartment my place got broken into and they stole over $1500 worth of stuff. I just found this sooooo ironic.
If this had happened in S. Korea, my mom would have called the place unsafe, cried for me to come home etc. But after it happened in Canada, it was like "shrug the shoulders and sh*t happens."

 

[NicAnn]

Funny story. I lived in South Korea for a year, had a blast, and never had any issues when it came to safety. My mom who though I loved dearly (since has since passed), was nervous every time I left the country (which was a lot). You know the whole idea that it is an unsafe world. I mean she had only ever been to Florida!
When I moved back to Canada, 6 weeks after moving into my new apartment my place got broken into and they stole over $1500 worth of stuff. I just found this sooooo ironic.
If this had happened in S. Korea, my mom would have called the place unsafe, cried for me to come home etc. But after it happened in Canada, it was like "shrug the shoulders and sh*t happens."

Sigh, so true, you just never know. Our home in a small QUIET (nothing EVER happens there) town got broken into also. They even removed and looked behind all the pictures on the walls (looking for a wall safe?). I never would have thought it could happen there. My DH who never locked his car door when at home, now double checks everything to make sure it is all locked up. sad times where you become a little paranoid like that.

 

[SVO2013]

Funny story. I lived in South Korea for a year, had a blast, and never had any issues when it came to safety. My mom who though I loved dearly (since has since passed), was nervous every time I left the country (which was a lot). You know the whole idea that it is an unsafe world. I mean she had only ever been to Florida!
When I moved back to Canada, 6 weeks after moving into my new apartment my place got broken into and they stole over $1500 worth of stuff. I just found this sooooo ironic.
If this had happened in S. Korea, my mom would have called the place unsafe, cried for me to come home etc. But after it happened in Canada, it was like "shrug the shoulders and sh*t happens."

Its been always like this......

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Its been always like this......

You don't have to go global either.

I lived in Toronto for 30 years and never had 1 incident of vandalism or robbery. I moved to Winnipeg and have had my BBQ stolen off my deck, my car broken into twice and my home and garage burglarized 3 times in less than 6 months.

 

[keesio]

You don't have to go global either.

I lived in Toronto for 30 years and never had 1 incident of vandalism or robbery. I moved to Winnipeg and have had my BBQ stolen off my deck, my car broken into twice and my home and garage burglarized 3 times in less than 6 months.

Actually Winnipeg has a higher crime rate than Toronto....

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Actually Winnipeg has a higher crime rate than Toronto....

Highest in the country based on population I think.

 

[margobear96]

Isn't there the whole issue of "risk of overstaying"? They may think that his wife does not have enough strong ties to Korea so that she will definitely leave, especially if she is bringing their child. She can get a 6 month tourist visa but it is up to the discretion of the immigration official. People from visa-exempt countries have been denied entry if they suspected it was a one-way trip.

I guess you can alleviate this by providing evidence - return ticket, etc.

Perhaps there was a risk of overstay for Koreans 30 years ago.... Not so much these days, hence their visa exempt status pretty much everywhere. With a PR application in process, it is highly, highly unlikely she'll be refused. A kid makes the PR application stronger -- obviously marriage is real and application will be approved. Fly back and tell immigration that the wife will be visiting while waiting for completion of the PR process (sponsorship already approved). There's no reason for the dude to wait out the strike in Korea when he hates it there.

 

[Betina]

While I enjoyed the last pages about Korean experiences, I still must ask: does anyone know anything new about the strike?

 

[CdnMxHusb]

While I enjoyed the last pages about Korean experiences, I still must ask: does anyone know anything new about the strike?

I actually was going to ask the same question


Time continues to fly by........

 

[costaudjoe]

I actually was going to ask the same question


Time continues to fly by........

http://www.ipolitics.ca/2013/08/23/despite-ministers-assurance-diplomatic-corps-strike-leaves-universities-uneasy/

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Everybody is waiting for the verdict from the PSLRB.

 

[Matt29]

I really must be missing something here. You have stressed how important it is for your family to see your son. Your wife CAN go to Canada. Koreans can have 6 months tourist visas.

My common-law partner (who is Korean) and I stayed in Canada together many times for longer than 6 months by crossing the border to the states and coming back. It seems to me that it is a personal choice to wait out the process and not the process itself that is stopping you from bringing your son to visit your family.

I say this not to aggravate you but to let you know that you have possibilities.

Nope. Her situation is complicated and she may be refused a temporary visa. I cannot explain it here on the forum. It is not my choice. Also, we consulted a lawyer and they say it is completely up to the person at the airport in Canada. If they decide to NOT let her in, then we waste $2000+ to fly there on a 19 hour trip with a 1 year old baby.

 

[on the way]

i guys, wats the update about strike..?? r they going to end it or not??

 

[on the way]

Funny story. I lived in South Korea for a year, had a blast, and never had any issues when it came to safety. My mom who though I loved dearly (since has since passed), was nervous every time I left the country (which was a lot). You know the whole idea that it is an unsafe world. I mean she had only ever been to Florida!
When I moved back to Canada, 6 weeks after moving into my new apartment my place got broken into and they stole over $1500 worth of stuff. I just found this sooooo ironic.
If this had happened in S. Korea, my mom would have called the place unsafe, cried for me to come home etc. But after it happened in Canada, it was like "shrug the shoulders and sh*t happens."

hi where do you.??in Toronto or some where else.??