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[PeterDragon]

This thread is part of my ongoing probe into which countries I can work in.

Long story short, I have arrests but not convictions, which means I have a clean state background check, but an FBI background check that details arrests and charges.

If I apply to Oman will they only require a state/local background check? If they require an FBI check, will they read it critically, realize I have no actual convictions, and let me in?

[veiledsentiments]

There is another thread on this topic over in the general Middle East forum. I never had to provide any kind of police/background check to my Oman employers. They do a "security check" of all employees, but we really don't know for sure what it is that they check or with whom. I suspect that it would only catch convictions for major felonies and/or prison time.

But... it likely depends on your employer too. For instance, I was never employed by the military and they may have different requirements.

VS

[PeterDragon]

Thanks for the nudge in the right direction, OP. Looks like any of the major Middle Eastern countries are worth a shot. Oman and Turkey are of particular interest to me, but they're all intriguing, and hold the potential for decent work at decent pay.

[Duffy]

[urbanversion]

And I have heard the Turkish students, especially the males, are a real handful...not a place for the naive teachers amongst us...

The cash is indeed better in Oman...why even bother with Turkey, it's a holiday place...nothing more?!