South Korea US Consulate Reviews
Average Rating: 4.2
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151 Review(s)
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| Korea |  Review #33993 on April 28, 2026: |
mcdoodles
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Incredibly no-nonsense atmosphere, anyone that was obviously confused or looking around were immediately directed to where they should be.
They allow you to bring your AirPods in and it's kept with your phone at the gate but no other electronics.
When lining up outside, they don't care what time your interview is set for, they kind of let in whoever is in line first.
Go at least 30 minutes before your interview time to be processed faster.
K1 visa interviews are conducted at the immigration visa line and there is no order in which people are called up to interview, it was pretty random.
As of April 28, 2026 (when I had my interview), all K1 visas are given the blue letter 221g and are told to wait for further administrative processing.
The officer did not elaborate on how soon we will hear back on a decision for the petition.
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| Korea | Review #33472 on December 3, 2024: |
dsalfkughaulb
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My interview went pretty smoothly. There was a long line before we all got in after the lunch hour but afterwards, things moved relatively quickly. The officer asked me a few basic questions: tell me about you and your fiance's relationship, have your parents met your fiance / do they like him?, what are the weddings plans. After about 4-5 easy questions, I got my approval!
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| Korea | Review #33177 on May 13, 2024: |
jimmyus
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The consul was extremely kind and affectionate, always treating me with a comforting smile.
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| Korea | Review #33061 on March 20, 2024: |
tsac
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Everything went smoothly. They had few questions for us (long marriage, and we had our son along). Staff was friendly and helpful.
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| Korea | Review #32492 on September 9, 2023: |
Ladybug13
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We lined up at 12 for our 12:45 interview. There were quite a few other people in line as well. From start to finish it took about two hours and 45 minutes. We organized all of our paperwork in advance and submitted everything then waited, fingerprints, then had the interview. They allowed me (the petitioner) into the interview with my spouse (the applicant). The interview was brief and they asked a few questions about our marriage and my work last year. The consulate is very organized and helpful.
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