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TreborASU · Joined: 02 May 2005 Posts: 4 Location: USA

I, a humble newb, ask the great forum of Dave�s ESL Caf� for your advice about my situation.

Here is the general layout,

Soon to be graduating from an American university with three degrees, all BS�s.
Gradating with a strong GPA and other such considerations.
Hard working and enjoy teaching
Looking to leave sometime after June 2006
I am white, male and will be the ripe old age of 23 when I graduate.

Goals:
-Looking for a positive cultural experience
-Money is not the end all of goals, but would be nice to be able to meet costs while I enjoy the country.
-Want a year or more break from the business grind

Preferences:
-Looking at Japan, Korea, or Taiwan in that order as countries I am considering.
-No cultural preferences, I am very easygoing and mentally adaptable.
-JET is very appealing right now

Problems:
-Degrees have no direct relationship with teaching or English
-I don�t have a TEFL/CELTA, etc
-I have no direct teaching experience, however I do have 2.5 years worth of tutoring experience under my belt
-Can not speak any of the native languages
Will attempt to learn the language of the country where I decide to teach.
-Criminal Record- Misdemeanor DUI (In process of trying to get it set aside)

Questions:
Which country and program would you suggest is the beast match for my particular situation?
What impact will a criminal record have on me applying for jobs, especially for JET?
Best locations to teach English?
Any general advice?

I would severely appreciate all advice from the more experience travelers and posters of Dave�s ESL Caf�. Thank you all so much for your time and consideration into offering me your wisdom.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

Doglover · Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Posts: 305 Location: Kansai

Overseas Japanese diplomatic establishments may not issue a visa to an applicant who comes under the following categories or is suspected of coming under these categories:

- If the applicant does not possess a genuine and valid passport.
- If the contents of the application are false.
- If the applicant has a criminal record including more than one year's imprisonment.
- If the applicant has a criminal record involving narcotics, marijuana, stimulants, prostitution, etc.
- If the application is made within five years of the applicant having been deported from Japan for illegal residence.
- If the applicant's purpose for entering Japan does not fall within the activities that can be conducted in Japan as stipulated by the Immigration Control Act.
- If the applicant's purpose for entering Japan does not comply with the Ministerial Ordinance to Provide for Criteria for Landing Permission under the Immigration Control Act. (See Appendix 1.)
- If it is feared that the applicant will engage in activities that harm the interests of and disturb public order in Japan.

If a visa has been denied, it is possible for the same applicant to apply again. For further information, please inquire at the embassy or consulate where the application was made or at the Foreign Nationals' Affairs Division if the application was forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the embassy or consulate.