Comments on: Transitioning into Life as an Expat

By: Betchay

Betchay — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 01:29:28 +0000

I enjoy the benefits of being a Korean citizen here, but I can never be Korean. Even years of living here won’t make me Korean since there is just so much to learn. The good news is that I’ve adjusted to life here just fine. Oh well, you’ll have to know me personally ;p

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By: beki0701

beki0701 — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:45:23 +0000

I’m surprised you still identify yourself as an expat. Thinking of one’s self as an expat will make it more difficult to assimilate into your husband culture. As you are living in Korea, your children cannot be 50% Korean and 50% Filipino. They will always be more Korean than Filipino. An expat is always an outsider in the country, whether he is staying temporarily or permanently. Many countries do offer tax deductions for expats. I guess that’s not true for foreigners married to Koreans?

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By: Simon

Simon — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:59:52 +0000

For Anne and Jehan

Thanks so much for your help. I will communicate with my brother regarding sa mga comments nyo. I will update you guys and if I have some /additional questions I hope you could help pa din.

Again, maraming salamat

simon

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By: jehan

jehan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:45:57 +0000

@ simon

oops i forgot to include in my earlier comment na hahanapin yung ARC sa immigration ng incheon airport. pagbalik nya dito, wala naman na problema basta may re-entry sya…

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By: jehan

jehan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:40:54 +0000

@ SIMON

ARC holder yung brother mo so definitely may naka-note naman sa passport nya or in front or at the back of his ARC (siguro) kung hanggang kailan extended yung stay nya dito. as for my case when i visited the Philippines, i had to get a “RE-ENTRY” permit from the immigration office. if di nya makukuha yon sa nearest immigration office sa kanya, pwede daw sa immigration sa airport na mismo. if wala syang re-entry permit, kahit di pa expired visa or contract nya, don sya magkaka problema. (but i’m an F-21 visa holder/ARC holder. I hope it’s the same simple procedure with those under EPS)
.-= jehan´s last blog ..How Was Your Chuseok? =-.

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By: anne

anne — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:58:56 +0000

@simon

basta may alien’s card siya na valid bago sya magbakasyon, pwede po yon.kc like in my case nung pumunta ako dito 90days lng valid visa ko so kelangan ko kumuha ng aliens card before mag-expire visa ko para legal ako d2. usually binigay nila extension is 1 year.valid aliens card ang importante kc youn nmn ang hinahanp lgi sa immig>>>aliens card/.

sana makatulong ito

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By: giselle

giselle — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:54:25 +0000

Language barrier is also the biggest obstacle for me. It’s frustrating to be reduced to simple phrases like yes, no and a few handful phrases and not be able to converse with other people other than your husband, your boss and a few workmates.
.-= giselle´s last blog ..Chuseok 2009 =-.

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By: Simon

Simon — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:24:17 +0000

Hi Ms. betchay.

My brother is currently working in Korea for almost 2 years now ( under EPS). He will be having his first vacation back here in the Phils( with the approval of his boss.

Questions:I was just wondering if he still needs to get his korean visa re-approved.Ang alam ko his visa when he went in Korea is already expired- but meron siyang alien permit/card ngayon.

Ang sabi nya kasi sa akin accdg to his boss and friends na kahit na expired na ang visa basta may alien card/permit ok na. Confused lang kasi ako, ano ang titignan sa immigration pag bumalik siya dito sa Phils? I believe visa is an approval that you are allowed to enter a country. Paano kung expired na ang visa nya baka ma question siya ng immigtration sa korea and Phils.

I hope you could help me.

Thanks.

Simon

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