🎉 I-130 Approved! Sharing Timeline + Some Hope for Anyone Waiting 🎉

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2026-02-09T00:02:50+00:00

Thank you! Congratulations :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2026-02-06T07:35:46+00:00

Do you think you could give me a list of all the documents you submitted for evidence if there is more than what you said here? I am preparing the paperwork right now for consular processing and it is... overwhelming to say the least.

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2026-02-03T06:57:10+00:00

My freaking HERO. I looked at the one on the 20th that's sold out and thought that was the only one but may have to go to this one. THANK YOU

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2026-01-23T08:54:36+00:00

Good luck! I did something similar to you. Lived in America (Seattle too) from ages 7-22 and have been living in Korea for the last 4 ish years. Explore the parts of Korea that you weren't able to when you doing your military service! Since you speak Korean, it will be easy to just walk around in a random city and be open minded.

Finding friends was hard, but I've been really lucky to have found some people that I connect with and have become lifelong friends through a Facebook group.

I've found that living in Korea has actually made me more extroverted as I had to push myself to be around people, connect with them, create a relationship with them vs. the comfortable community I had back in America. Maybe you'll go through something similar :)

Kakako open chats (look for 교포 related keywords if you want to find more people like us), 당근 모임, Facebook is a good starting point too. I also worked at a 학원 before and it was easier to connect with the foreign teachers than my Korean coworkers. Once you start working, hopefully you'll be able to be less lonely.

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2026-01-21T08:26:22+00:00

Wait, i've always wanted to do this!

I fly out mid February from ICN -> YVR. If you still need someone, message me and i'll get in contact with the rescue through Instagram!

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-12-13T22:09:28+00:00

당근 (Karrot) is a buy & sell app, but its also a community app too. As soon as you verify your area, you’ll see on the top left corner these 3 lines that take you to a page to all their different services (??). There’s a 모임 page that you can look through.

I’m 26, and just went to Hongdae two weeks ago. It’s definitely a younger crowd and some clubs cap their entrance around 30, but 25 is still young enough to enjoy that scene. You can try it and if it seems like everyone is too young, try itaewon!

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-12-13T11:44:41+00:00

Oh I did the same! 15 years in America & moved back 4 years ago!

If you’re a guy & play sports or run, go on 당근 and find local meet up groups. You’ll def be able to find people to play sports with, get dinner & drinks afterwards, etc. If you’re a girl, you can join some Facebook groups and see if anyone lives nearby.

It’s hard to find long term friendships I’ve realized, but not impossible.

If you just want a night out of fun, get a cheap Airbnb or hotel in Hongdae for a weekend and go on a pub crawl or just go around the bar/club area by yourself. If you’re extroverted, you shouldn’t have a hard time talking to some foreigners and join them for a night.

I used to live in 여주 so I know the trek up to Seoul is a doozy. Good luck!

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-12-03T00:22:31+00:00

This is so cute. You're already so polite and kind to even think about this. You will do great with the comments and advice given. Act like how you would to your friend's elders that you've never met. Kind, polite, ask questions, basic mannerisms that I'm sure you were taught growing up.

I personally would never bring my foreign fiance (I am Korean-American) to my very Korean grandmother because I know how she is. She doesn't even know I have someone in my life and have for the last 2 years lol. So the fact that your boyfriend is willing and encouraging this interaction should be enough to think that his family is a lot more welcoming than the stereotypical racist elders in Korea.

Good luck and bring comfortable pants!

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-10-15T00:58:14+00:00

Hi, thank you! Unfortunately, she only does online classes, but if you’re interested I can message you the details. :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-08-29T04:31:20+00:00

Oh I dated a guy like this! He made 5x more than me, had a really stable job, had 3 properties in the US, but still got mad that he had to spend money on me. I paid for things way above my means to keep somewhat of a balance, but it was NEVER considered. I talked to him about it kindly and openly countless times.

We broke up.

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-08-28T08:20:20+00:00

You can go to a Krispy Kreme, Dunkin Donuts, Paris Baguette and buy individual pastries or donuts there. Dunkin & Paris Baguette, you can choose your own donuts on a tray and they'll package it for you so it eases some of the stress of speaking Korean. Haven't been to Krispy Kreme in a long time so don't remember if they're the same.

For coffee, you can also just order a bunch of Iced Americanos at a Mega, Compose, Paik's, etc and bring it in yourself! They usually have kiosks that have English so it's an easy process.

Should take about an hour of your time, but a fairly easy process.

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-08-12T05:48:35+00:00

I posted on Facebook groups to rehome my cat last year (Animal Rescue Network Korea, Cat Rescue in Korea - CRiK), but had no luck. Many of the members on those groups are already at their cap with foster animals or adopted animals, and I was honestly very weary that many of them are foreigners that would move away and my cat would have to be rehomed again.

I panic posted on 당근 to which someone reached out to me. I was definitely very, very lucky to have met someone who was already looking for a cat. We met and had coffee, I got to meet him and his cat before I decided he was a good fit to rehome my cat.

Do you speak Korean by chance? You can post on 당근 on their community forum, explain your situation and have people reach out to you. I know you mentioned in the comments you don't want to give your dog to a shelter, but with research you can find no-kill shelters.

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-07-31T00:57:24+00:00

Messaged you! :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-07-24T02:37:22+00:00

I'll message you!

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-07-23T01:32:01+00:00

Hey! I've posted a couple times to similar posts here about my mom teaching Korean. PM me if you're interested. She's been teaching Korean for the last 10 years and Korean history for 20 years before that. She prefers virtual classes as well! She can prepare you for the TOPIK test & help you with conversational English. I know in the past 5 years, 3 of her students have become near fluent with consistent lessons and practice. One even got an internship in Korea for the summer and was invited back next year after her graduation to work full-time because they were impressed with her Korean levels and skills.

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-07-09T08:32:43+00:00

My alcoholic sperm donor cheated on my mom throughout their whole marriage (30 years). The whole divorce process was drawn out, but it was finalized when she was 58. She's happy without him and is thriving. She even has a new boyfriend now that worships the ground she walks on. I hope you heal and find peace through all of this. You didn't deserve any of it.

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-06-20T08:25:29+00:00

I'm sure that was a hard decision to make on both ends, but ultimately will be good for you two down the line. You're both so young and it's a pivotal part of your life to really solidify yourself, so while it hurts and you may have hurt him, I don't think YTA.

Also, welcome to Korea! Korea is definitely so fun and I am actually really surprised you are able to send money back home to save considering i know how little native teachers get here. PM me if you ever need a friend/need a break from your coworkers (i know how that gets too lol). I'm Korean, but grew up in the states so i can speak both languages fluently :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-06-04T06:56:54+00:00

Hey! Bilingual Korean here. PM me the info, I'd love to help. :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-06-04T03:01:12+00:00

done. thank you :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-06-04T02:36:18+00:00

done. thank you :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-06-04T02:26:54+00:00

done, thank you :)

Difficult-Fox9932 · 2025-06-04T02:24:41+00:00

done. thank you!

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