Korean Military Records

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Hello!

 

I filed an 1-130 for my husband and I was trying to find some information online regarding military records for Korean men for the CR-1/IR-1 visa.

 

Does anyone know more about this? 
Do they just check that the Korean husband has completed their service?

 

My husband actually received a medical exemption and completed his service, so I am curious how this affects our case. 

 

If anyone can help me and provide more information that would be great!

 

Thank you!

Edited April 12, 2022 by beenika

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7 minutes ago, beenika said:

Hello!

 

I filed an 1-130 for my husband and I was trying to find some information online regarding military records for Korean men for the CR-1/IR-1 visa.

 

Does anyone know more about this? 
Do they just check that the Korean husband has completed their service?

 

My husband actually received a medical exemption and completed his service, so I am curious how this affects our case. 

 

If anyone can help me and provide more information that would be great!

 

Thank you!

Available

Fees:  Free

Document Name:  Certificate of Military Service “Byungjeok Jeungmyongseo”.

Issuing Authority:  Certificate of military service in English is issued by competent government offices, regional offices of military manpower, ward offices, city halls, Myun offices, Eup offices, and Dong offices throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  It is generally printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing office, and on a white paper.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  The title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal.

Registration Criteria:  A Certificate of Military Service “Byungjeok Jeungmyongseo” is usually issued to people who have finished their military service. It contains details about one’s military service, including information such as rank, military classification, military ID number, category of service, branch of service, date of conscription or enlistment, date of discharge, and reason of discharge. This certificate is also available to people who have not served in the military and states that there is no record of military service.  Please note that conscription in South Korea has existed since 1957 and requires male citizens to perform compulsory military service with few exceptions.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Individuals can apply for the issuance of this certificate with a Korean ID at an issuing office in person. Qualified family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc) may apply on an individual’s behalf and they need to bring their Korean ID, and a family relations certificate. A third party can only apply with a power of attorney and needs to bring his/her Korean ID, and the applicant’s Korean ID. Individuals can also apply for the issuance of this certificate online at “Jungbu24” by using “Authentication card”, but they must pick it up at an issuing office they have designated.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/SouthKorea.html

 

 

To my understanding some medical exemptions still lead to completing some sort service. 

I have friends who served with schools, medical centers and the police department in order to complete the mandatory military service. 

Edited April 12, 2022 by Kor2USA

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[Ladybug13 0]

1 minute ago, Kor2USA said:

Available

Fees:  Free

Document Name:  Certificate of Military Service “Byungjeok Jeungmyongseo”.

Issuing Authority:  Certificate of military service in English is issued by competent government offices, regional offices of military manpower, ward offices, city halls, Myun offices, Eup offices, and Dong offices throughout the country.

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  It is generally printed electronically with an official seal of the chief of the issuing office, and on a white paper.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title:  The title of the chief of the issuing office is printed with his/her official seal.

Registration Criteria:  A Certificate of Military Service “Byungjeok Jeungmyongseo” is usually issued to people who have finished their military service. It contains details about one’s military service, including information such as rank, military classification, military ID number, category of service, branch of service, date of conscription or enlistment, date of discharge, and reason of discharge. This certificate is also available to people who have not served in the military and states that there is no record of military service.  Please note that conscription in South Korea has existed since 1957 and requires male citizens to perform compulsory military service with few exceptions.

Procedure for Obtaining:  Individuals can apply for the issuance of this certificate with a Korean ID at an issuing office in person. Qualified family members (parents, spouse, children, siblings, etc) may apply on an individual’s behalf and they need to bring their Korean ID, and a family relations certificate. A third party can only apply with a power of attorney and needs to bring his/her Korean ID, and the applicant’s Korean ID. Individuals can also apply for the issuance of this certificate online at “Jungbu24” by using “Authentication card”, but they must pick it up at an issuing office they have designated.

Certified Copies Available:  Certified copies are not available.

Alternate Documents:  There are no alternate documents.

 

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/SouthKorea.html

Thank you so much!! 

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5 minutes ago, beenika said:

Thank you so much!! 

Make sure to check that link for the civil documents needed at NVC stage. 

Its a little annoying to figure out the name of the document because of transliteration but it can be done! 

Every country has different requirements. 

If your husband has lived in another country (not the US) for 1 year or more he should get a PCC from that country. 

Edited April 12, 2022 by Kor2USA

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Is the English document okay without any certified translation?

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7 hours ago, Ladybug13 said:

Hi! So I’ve asked about Korean military records before. But my question is about the records in general. Do they just want the record in the NVC stage to ensure the spouse has completed military service in their country where it’s required and not served in a military that has actively threatened the US? Do they ask about your military service during the embassy interview? 
 

my husband completed his service but I am just curious what they will ask because he had a medical exemption from his service, but due to this it was marked as completed and satisfied for his country’s requirements. So his service requirement is completed. 
 

Anyone with experience on this? 
 

thank you in advance!!

 

[Ladybug13 0]

Hi! So I’ve asked about Korean military records before. But my question is about the records in general. Do they just want the record in the NVC stage to ensure the spouse has completed military service in their country where it’s required and not served in a military that has actively threatened the US? Do they ask about your military service during the embassy interview? 
 

my husband completed his service but I am just curious what they will ask because he had a medical exemption from his service, but due to this it was marked as completed and satisfied for his country’s requirements. So his service requirement is completed. 
 

Anyone with experience on this? 
 

thank you in advance!!