QUESTION
If I was born in South Korea but came to the US at 6 and have a green card, can I be deported to join the Army by the South Korean Consulate?
Asked on Jun 08th, 2014 on Immigration - Utah
4 ANSWERS
No, you cannot. However, if you travel to Korea, you may be detained there to serve.
Answered on Jun 17th, 2014 at 9:47 PM
You cannot be deported by South Korean government. Only DHS can start deportation.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 8:15 PM
1 Award
Whether or not you can be drafted by the South Korean army is a question for a South Korean attorney. U.S. law will not have any affect on that. As for whether or not the U.S. would return you to South Korea as the request of the South Korean government, yes that is possible as we have extradition treaties with South Korea.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 8:14 PM
Adebola O. Asekun
While I doubt that enlistment in South Korean army will render you deportable. Please note enlistment in the armed forces that service of a foreign country may impact your eligibility for U.S. naturalization in as much as service in the armed forces of a foreign country. Even a friendly one like South Korea may be deemed to constitute your allegiance to a country other than the United States.
Answered on Jun 11th, 2014 at 8:14 PM