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[vva]

I'm getting my stuff together to apply for a Saudi employment visa in the US, and one of the requirements is to get a certified copy of my degree validated by the Saudi Cultural Mission.

So, what do they mean by "certified"? How do I get my degree certified?

Are they asking for a degree that is certified by the university I went to (and in that case, isn't my degree already certified?)?

OR, do they mean that the copy of my degree has to be certified...as in notarized as an accurate copy of my actual degree?

and then when I send it to the SACM, they will verify it once more, correct?

Nowhere on the Saudi Embassy website does it say anything about using DegreeVerify, however...so where does this come in? (for reference: http://www.saudiembassy.net/services/document_regulations.aspx )

(bear in mind, I'm not using any visa agency to complete my visa applications and what not).


Thanks for all your help!

[nomad soul]

See my posts at: http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=97386

[vva]

[nomad soul]

You just send copies of your degree---right off the printer. By the way, the printout from DegreeVerify is what certifies your degree, although you'll still need the sealed registrar letter and transcript from your university.

The courier agent is the visa agent, if you're using this type of service. However, you can write the letter requesting authentication yourself, as I did below. If you use it, you'll need to complete it based on your own employment situation and academic credential. Send it off along with all the other required documents.

Document Authentication
Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission
8500 Hilltop Road
Fairfax, VA 22031

RE: Request for graduate degree authentication for (your name here)

I have formally accepted an offer of employment with (Saudi employer's name) in (city), Saudi Arabia, for the position of (job title) at (Saudi institute name). Whereby, the purpose of this letter is to request authentication of my graduate qualification, a Master of Arts in (degree major), from (university name) in (city, state).

If you require further information or documentation regarding this request, please do not hesitate to contact me by phone at ________, or by email at ________.

Your attention to this request is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

[vva]

[nomad soul]

[vva]

[thaitom]

Quick question here; What if your school doesn't participate in degreeverify, is there a procedure for this situation?

[rdobbs98]

Nomad soul the letter has to be rewritten per SACM. I just went through this and it is a more general termed letter. I will post it later. Plus I am going to do a full posting laying out each step later because what is on here is incomplete. This is not challenging only the lack of help SACM will give you. I have figured out how to make enjaz work as well. My point is you don't need an agency unless you hit problems because for what you pay is ridiculous. I have even seen an agency charging $50 just to enter the enjaz. Enjaz took me two hours to figure out but then only ten minutes to enter each of my families info after that.

[nomad soul]