Yesterday, MyeongHee and I went to the Korean Immigration office to get me a new visa. Mine is still valid until early next year, but it’s an “E” or employment visa. The new one will be an “F” or family visa. Now that we’re married, I have some rights here in this country. With an E visa, one is beholden to the company which brought you over. Now I can work anywhere. Not that I’m thinking of changing, as I like this school, but it gives me options. But, we can live where we want, work where I want and not worry about being deported for some small infraction of the law.

The “E” visa process, has also undergone some strange rules for background checks, and health check-ups. With the “F” visa, I’m free from that red-tape.

On the down side, it probably means I’m going to be liable for more taxes.