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Hi everyone,

I'm coming to Vietnam in November, but will only be back in America for the month of October. I'm currently in Japan, and want to start teaching sometime in November. I hear that it's a good month to look for a job.

But before that, I want to ensure that I have all the paperwork I need, and how to get that information while I'm still in America. I hope that one month is enough time to sort it all out.

1. Notarized degree
Is this something I can just get from my university? Or do I need to get a transcript notarized?

2. Police/Criminal Background Check
It sounds like while I can, I should go to the County Clerks office in my home county. Is that correct? It would be notarized by the authorities.

3. Medical exam
I assume I can just have this done in Vietnam. I speak Vietnamese fluently, and figure that it'd be just cheaper and simpler to have it done over ther.

Am I missing any documents that need to be provided? Have I covered correctly how to procure these pieces of information? It'd be great if we could have some sort of sticky post at the top of the forum saying:

1. If you're still in your home country, bring this info with you, and how to get it:
2. If you're in VN, this is how to get the US(or other consulates) to help you get your paperwork in order.

This sure is complicated.

Thanks for all your help.

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Oh crap,

Wouldn't you know it? The moment I hit the post button, I realize that I had left something out. :/

4. Notarized CV/Resume
I'm not sure how you can get this done. Would any public notary do this? Don't they just notarize signatures?

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Hello?

Is there anyone who can confirm that this is correct? I'd love to be able to get all of this done before I leave America, but I am unsure if this is a complete list.

I would really appreciate a little help. Even a "Looks good to me" is better than this silence.

Thanks.

[saigonese]

You may need go to www.saigonesl.com and www.mekongesl.com to find something helpful. These sites are the most active ones in ESL community in Vietnam.

Just cut and paste your post, I am sure somebody will be more than happy to help...