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I got told today that passports are taking 4-6 weeks to process. So, I'm definitely not making it to Korea for the start of the school year. I also have to be out of my apartment by the 20th of this month, and have to find a short-term, pet-friendly rental that won't mind me vacating on short notice. I just want to get to Korea!!!!
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Mrs.C Hang in there! I can only imagine how frustrating it is to feel so close and yet be so far, far away. Do you have the option of staying at a long term stay hotel? Might not be the least expensive option but problably the least amount of hassle. Like a Residence Inn, Mainstay Suites, or My Place type hotel. Hopefully that passport comes sooner than ...See More
Aug 7, 2018
WA_Counselor The bigger problem is that I won't have a firm mailing address to receive the passports, so I am trying to get a hold of Ms. Eugenia to discuss that.
Aug 7, 2018
HelpOthers You might consider opening a post office box at a mail boxes etc. type location that can receive fed-ex packages and sign for them.
Aug 7, 2018
HelpOthers Or, having it delivered to you at work. However, mine arrived on a Saturday. I would push for the start date on the offer as the reason for hand-walking the passport paperwork. If you check into a pay by the week hotel, that would also give you an address. Maybe even look for air bnb options near you.
Aug 7, 2018
WA_Counselor I spoke with Eugenia, and she said that she would call me and get a current address before she mails them out. That's a relief because I can just have them sent to my permanent address in WA.
Aug 9, 2018


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