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metalval
Joined: 15 Jan 2009
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 Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:49 pm Post subject: Is it safe to send original documents to Middle East Univ? |
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I got a job offer from the university and they are asking me to send originals of my diplomas, undergrad and grad. I've never heard of this practice. Even if I use DHL, where is the garantee, that I get it back? What if I do not decide to go? What if I loose my diploma? Then there would be too much trouble to get it back?
In addition they want it notarized. How can I have my diploma notarized? Put a stamp on diploma? That's total bsh! I heard of copy being notarized, but hard copy being notarized - is total bs!
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veiledsentiments
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| Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 10:34 pm Post subject: |
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In my years of teaching in the Middle East, never once did my original documents leave my possession. I would not under any circumstances have done this.
You do not mention the country. But I have also never heard of having the original "notarized" as they normally already have a stamp/seal. It is the copies that are notarized.
It seems to me that the employer may not know what they are doing...
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jdl
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| Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:12 am Post subject: |
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| You will never see them again! Do you have a drawer full of 'originals'? |
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cmp45
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| Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:52 am Post subject: |
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Yes it seems as if you are dealing with people that don't know what is proper proceedure
Do not send your original documents; tell them you are willing to send official notarized photo copies. As this is standard practice.
If they won't agree to this then it's probably best to move on. |
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denise
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I did have to have the originals notarized, but I did it AFTER I had starting working (I had a provisional contract that was contingent upon, among other things, the originals, properly notarized, being provided within a certain timeframe). In the meantime, they accepted copies.
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Afra
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| When my original documents were notarised they were untouched. They were bound, with a cover page and statement from a notary public. The cover page and statement were stamped by the various 'authorities'. If you are having this done, it's as well to include all relevant documents, whether they are asked for or not, as this can save you time and money down the line. |
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Afra
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| Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2009 6:44 am Post subject: |
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| But don't send originals to anyone! |
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scot47
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| Posted: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:07 am Post subject: |
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| Do not send originals. Notarised copies should be enough for anyone. |
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