Avoided Deportation Despite DUI and Unlicensed Driving Charges: F-6 Visa Status Preserved

A Filipino national who had been living in Korea for 7 years was involved in a car accident while driving a friend’s vehicle without a valid Korean license. After the accident, he fled the scene — leading to hit-and-run charges — and a police investigation later confirmed that he had been driving under the influence.

This incident triggered not only criminal proceedings but also scrutiny under immigration law, placing him at risk of forced deportation. The stakes were high: he was planning to switch to an F-6 (marriage) visa based on his marriage to a Korean spouse and needed to remain in Korea to care for his 5-year-old child.

That’s when he sought help from Dongju Law Firm.

Dongju’s legal team immediately went to work. They negotiated a swift settlement with the victim to reduce penalties, gathered statements from the client’s employer and colleagues, and prepared explanatory materials showing that the client left the scene not out of malice, but panic. They also submitted supporting documentation to immigration authorities to help preserve his residency eligibility.

✅ The result? The client received a suspended sentence — avoiding prison time — and was not subjected to deportation. His path to the F-6 visa remains open.

Traffic charges like unlicensed or DUI driving can put a foreigner’s entire future in Korea at risk. Especially when deportation is on the table, early intervention from an experienced legal team is crucial.

If you’re facing similar circumstances, don’t wait. Contact Dongju Law Firm and protect your stay in Korea.

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