Obtaining a European visa as a foreigner in the USA
First, let me explain my background. I came to the USA on a tourist visa 18 years ago from South Korea and have never been out since. Thus my USA visa has long since expired, but I changed my status to F-1 (note the subtle difference between F-1 'status' holder and F-1 'visa' holder. I did not have an F-1 visa). However, I have recently received a green card.
I am now into my fifth year of Ph.D. and will apply for postdoctoral academic job positions.
Here are some questions:
1) If I travel outside the US, now re-entry to the US would not be a problem since I have obtained a green card? I won't travel to Korea, since I did not serve in Korea's mandatory military service; therefore, they probably won't let me leave again (especially since I have left the country with a tourist visa and never returned). However, I would like to know if I can travel to places like Europe.
2) I would like to have options to apply to some jobs in Europe. However, for the reason I explained above, I am unable to get a visa directly from South Korea. Is it possible for me to get a European visa (as a Korean and a US permanent resident) in any other means? Maybe I can enter a European country, and change my 'status' there to some valid legal status without obtaining a visa? (Just as I did in the US with F-1 status)
EDIT - I do have a valid South Korean passport, which expires in about 8 years or so.
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However, I would like to know if I can travel to places like Europe.
You should have no problem traveling to Europe on your unexpired valid passport after acquiring a visa (if required of Korean citizens), provided it has not been revoked by the South Korean government, which is unlikely
Is it possible for me to get a European visa (as a Korean and a US permanent resident) in any other means?
Yes, see above. You do not have to go to Korea to apply for a visa to European countries. Finally, long term travel/migration and applying for work permits etc is beyond the scope of this part of stack exchange. You can check expatriates.
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As the United States is one of the visa-exempt countries for Europe, American citizens do not require a visa for the Schengen Area for up to 90 days. From May 2023, Americans they will be required to obtain a visa waiver to stay in Schengen countries for any less than 90 days.Can I get Schengen Visa in US?
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If you are not a US citizen, but you have a green card USA, you might need a Schengen visa from the USA in order to enter the Schengen area for a short stay (under 90 days).How long does it take to get a Schengen Visa in USA?
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My understanding is that as a south korean you do not need a visa to visit Europe. If you were still in F1 status then getting a visa to get back into the US may be a problem, but as a US permanent resident your green card suffices to re-enter the US.
Generally requirements for where you can get a visa depend on residency not citizenship. So it should be no problem to apply for a Visa as a permanent resident of the US if/when you need one.
Regarding getting a job AIUI it is normal to attend job interviews (with companies/institutions that are licensed to sponsor foreign workers) as a visitor, but then it is normal to leave the country while the company makes it's descision and then the process for your long term visa/residence permit/work permit is dealt with. The UK outright requires leaving the UK for this process, i'm not sure about other countries.
(personally if I were you though I would try to stay living in the US until you can get US citizenship)
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