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Global-Hobo · Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 37

Just read that I need to get my degrees and CELTA stamped by embassy at home; surely not? Too late now.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

99% sure that yes you do. There have been instances where it wasn't necessary when an employer sponsors you (as opposed to getting an independent visa) but you should count on needing them. Can you have the docs mailed to you in Mexico?

Global-Hobo · Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 37

I was planning on coming out with the originals; not a good idea? Could I get a job without having my degrees stamped and tell them it'll be done later?

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

The issue is with immigration and not the job, necessarily. Whether you can be hired before having the papers in order for the work visa, that really depends on the school. Some districts in Mexico are very strict about having all your papers in order before working, others are not so strict.

Did you get your CELTA through IH by any chance? Maybe they can help you locally in Playa del Carmen - closest IH to Cancun as far as I know.

Global-Hobo · Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 37

Thanks for the info, Guy. How strict is DF? I've actually got an ICELT but most people don't know what it is...

BadBeagleBad · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:41 am Post subject: Re: Stamps!?

BadBeagleBad · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:43 am Post subject:

Global-Hobo · Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 37

Sh*t. Are there any apostille agencies? Can I get a job with the pledge to have it apostilled at a later date?

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

It doesn't sound like you have much of a choice does it, assuming you already have your flight booked? I don't see why you can't job hunt and have interviews while you wait for the docs to be shipped to you, if you can have someone at home take care of it that is.

Why not treat the wait time as time to explore and figure out where the jobs are and what towns you'd like?

Global-Hobo · Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 37

Thanks for you help, Guy. I'm still in Amsterdam right now, I have a Dutch degree in Secondary Ed. and I think I can get it apostilled in time (flying out next week) but the rest of my qualifications won't be stamped. But how many qualifications do the immigration need to give me a visa!? Surely the one I'll have done will be sufficient?

Thanks.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

You mentioned wanting to look at international schools in another thread, so your degree in Secondary ed is most important. In fact, if it's a hassle to get the ICELT done, I'd skip it. The degree is enough for immigration.

MotherF · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 5:33 pm Post subject:

I read your post in the general forum and I suggest you go to the largest possible city if you are going to be looking at teaching minors. Small town Mexican parents and school administrators do not take kindly to teachers being seen on the wilder side of life.

Global-Hobo · Joined: 29 May 2011 Posts: 37

Yah, I'm not so crazy though, I don't smoke (anything), don't do drugs or hookers, rarely drink and never get drunk. I just like fast motorbikes and women; I'm no hellraiser.

BadBeagleBad · Posted: Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:36 am Post subject:

rob01 · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 20

yes your degree needs two things; an apostille issued by the british govt-foreign office, and a stamp by a public notary.