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kylemcgee
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 Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:43 pm Post subject: Anyway around getting certs notarized? |
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Hello -
I have accepted a position at a college in Barka. They have requested that I get my certificates notarized at the Omani embassy. I live in California and the Omani embassy is in Washington, D.C.
Is there any way around this requirement? Can they be sent by mail? Is this a good idea?
Thanks for your help!
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Sleepwalker
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| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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I had the same problem years ago - I lived far away from the Omani Embassy (and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office).
I took the certificates to a notary who bound and stamped the copies. I then sent the notarised copies (registered post) to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office with the appropriate fee and a stamped envelope asking them to forward them to the Omani Embassy. I sent the Omani Embassy the fee and a stamped, self addressed envelope.
Everything was duly stamped and returned within 10 days. I still use the copies today (various stamps have been added over the years by countries I have worked in).
My reasoning was that, by sending the notarised copies, I was sending paper I could easily replace. |
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Duffy
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2010 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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I agree with Sleepwalker.
However because I was in Oman when awarded the MA I had to send the cert and transcript to a relative in UK. It was photocopied then notarised by a solicitor, sent to the FCO and Apostiled. Then returned to me. I then took it to the British Embassy in Muscat who issued a notarised copy. This was then taken to the Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs also in Muscat where it received its final notarisation.
Long winded process but it worked and I start a new position in August.
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kylemcgee
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Duffy wrote: |
I agree with Sleepwalker.
However because I was in Oman when awarded the MA I had to send the cert and transcript to a relative in UK. It was photocopied then notarised by a solicitor, sent to the FCO and Apostiled. Then returned to me. I then took it to the British Embassy in Muscat who issued a notarised copy. This was then taken to the Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs also in Muscat where it received its final notarisation.
Long winded process but it worked and I start a new position in August.
Duffy |
Thanks for the info. Mainly I need to know what documents are required. I have:
1) A CELTA degree
2) An AA degree
3) A Masters degree
4) A physical checkup (from last summer), Maybe Ok?
5) Transcripts for MA and AA
Also, does it matter which notary service I use? The embassy gave me a 'state' notary in California, but won't any notary service be ok?
Do you get reimbursed by the school for all these fees? It seems like $50 a document ($20 for notary, $30 for embassy) is standard.
The contact at the school I am dealing with rarely responds to emails and does not answer my questions when she does, so I'm a little confused.
Thanks -
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 2:19 am Post subject: |
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| kylemcgee wrote: |
1) A CELTA degree
2) An AA degree
3) A Masters degree
4) A physical checkup (from last summer), Maybe Ok?
5) Transcripts for MA and AA |
This question is best answered by your employer. I only did my BA and MA. Only SQU asks for any kind of medical and it was not involved in this process. As I understand it, they provide the medical form and your doctor fills it out. End of process. I wouldn't do transcripts unless they specifically request that you do so. I never provided any for Oman employers. (only for one Emirati employer)
| kylemcgee wrote: |
| Also, does it matter which notary service I use? The embassy gave me a 'state' notary in California, but won't any notary service be ok? |
Normally part of the process is that you get the papers notarized and then the state must certify that the notary is a legal notary. Perhaps using the notary that they provide allows you to skip the state certification.
| kylemcgee wrote: |
| Do you get reimbursed by the school for all these fees? It seems like $50 a document ($20 for notary, $30 for embassy) is standard. |
Not that I ever heard of... and you missed the charge from your state and the charge from the State Department in DC.
| kylemcgee wrote: |
| The contact at the school I am dealing with rarely responds to emails and does not answer my questions when she does, so I'm a little confused. |
Welcome to the Middle East!!
There are companies that do this process for you, but first you need to tie down what forms your employer requires.
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kylemcgee
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| Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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| veiledsentiments wrote: |
| kylemcgee wrote: |
1) A CELTA degree
2) An AA degree
3) A Masters degree
4) A physical checkup (from last summer), Maybe Ok?
5) Transcripts for MA and AA |
This question is best answered by your employer. I only did my BA and MA. Only SQU asks for any kind of medical and it was not involved in this process. As I understand it, they provide the medical form and your doctor fills it out. End of process. I wouldn't do transcripts unless they specifically request that you do so. I never provided any for Oman employers. (only for one Emirati employer)
| kylemcgee wrote: |
| Also, does it matter which notary service I use? The embassy gave me a 'state' notary in California, but won't any notary service be ok? |
Normally part of the process is that you get the papers notarized and then the state must certify that the notary is a legal notary. Perhaps using the notary that they provide allows you to skip the state certification.
| kylemcgee wrote: |
| Do you get reimbursed by the school for all these fees? It seems like $50 a document ($20 for notary, $30 for embassy) is standard. |
Not that I ever heard of... and you missed the charge from your state and the charge from the State Department in DC.
| kylemcgee wrote: |
| The contact at the school I am dealing with rarely responds to emails and does not answer my questions when she does, so I'm a little confused. |
Welcome to the Middle East!!
There are companies that do this process for you, but first you need to tie down what forms your employer requires.
VS |
Thanks for the answers. It looks like I'll have to wait until my employer contacts me. I am getting worried since the position is supposed to start in a month.
How long should I wait before finding another job?
When do summer vacations finish usually? I sent an email to the dean a few days ago, but I haven't heard anything from him either.
I'm a little worried about the whole thing.. ;( |
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