Visa Extension Approved and Detention Avoided: E-2 Visa Holder Overcomes Rejection Due to Prior Offense

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A U.S. citizen living in Korea on an E-2 visa faced a visa extension denial due to a previous DUI conviction. Despite working full-time as an English instructor for three years, the prior offense led immigration authorities to issue a notice of intent to deny his visa renewal.

The client failed to respond in time, and his visa expired — resulting in an undocumented status. He was soon caught in an immigration raid and nearly transferred to a detention center.

That’s when he turned to Dongju Law Firm.

Dongju’s immigration team acted quickly and:

• Submitted official court records proving the previous offense resulted only in a fine, not imprisonment

• Collected evidence of stable employment, tax contributions, and his role as a teacher in Korea

• Explained the delay in response to the immigration notice, emphasizing it was not intentional

• Filed an emergency administrative appeal to stop the detention process before formal custody began

• Supplemented his case with additional documents to secure visa extension approval

✅ The result? The client avoided immigration detention and deportation. His visa was successfully extended despite the previous conviction, allowing him to continue working and living in Korea legally.

Key Takeaway: Even minor criminal records can jeopardize visa renewals if not handled correctly. But with proper documentation and swift legal action, such cases can be overturned.

If you’ve received a visa denial or are at risk of overstaying, don’t wait — Dongju Law Firm is here to help you protect your legal status and future in Korea.

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