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Recruiters: Are you noticing a pinch yet?

 
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bassexpander



Joined: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Someplace you'd rather be.

PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 6:52 pm    Post subject: Recruiters: Are you noticing a pinch yet? Reply with quote

I imagine it's still too early, but I think the people who will feel a pinch from the new rules at first will be recruiters. I don't envy you in this.

How are you guys coping?
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lizzie hong



Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Location: Ilsan

PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My recruiter just called me today to talk about the new rules. I'm going to be working a public school job with GEPIK and everything is going fine. I have to get two transcripts, my diploma, a criminal background check, and have a passport. Other than that, she said with the new laws I can just get my medical check in Korea. I actually HAVE a diploma, so I don't see the problem with having to provide that.

Also, if a regular criminal background is what we need (instead of a F.B.I. check people like to talk about) it only costs $2 at my local police station and it available right when you walk in.

I don't see the hoops I have to jump through yet...
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Draz



Joined: 27 Jun 2007
Location: Land of Morning Clam

PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:22 pm    Post subject: Re: Recruiters: Are you noticing a pinch yet? Reply with quote

bassexpander wrote:
I imagine it's still too early, but I think the people who will feel a pinch from the new rules at first will be recruiters. I don't envy you in this.

How are you guys coping?


Aren't you on an F2? Why are you so obsessed with visa regs that don't even apply to you?

I don't think it is going to be that bad. I'm a little behind Lizzie Hong in the process (no job yet for me) but I plan ahead, always, and I have noticed a similar lack of hoops.
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Snowkr



Joined: 03 Jun 2005

PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

lizzie hong

Are you talking about getting a criminal background check in the states? You can get it in 2 minutes on the spot? Which state is this??
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lizzie hong



Joined: 13 Nov 2007
Location: Ilsan

PostPosted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This is what I found online. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas at the moment:

Citizens can obtain a copy of their criminal record at the front counter of the Central Records Division. A valid picture identification is required (driver's license or ID card). A birth certificate, temporary driver's license, and social security card can be used if no ID card is available. Mail request requires a notarized letter with a copy of a valid driver's license or identification card, and social security card.

The Fees are: $2.00 if no arrest record

$4.00 arrest history

$4.00 mail request regardless of arrest history

$1.00 each for additional copy
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StephannieK



Joined: 22 Jan 2006
Location: Gyeongbuk-do

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 12:25 am    Post subject: hoops Reply with quote

The hoops we're worried about are the ones we have to jump through from Korea... and the conflicting answers we are getting from different immigration sources aren't helping
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aarontendo



Joined: 08 Feb 2006
Location: Daegu-ish

PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2007 1:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I got my check from Oregon. Took 2 minutes as well. Went into the downtown police office in Portland, showed them my ID. Filled out a few papers and got 5 of the records. Paid my $5 and went on my way.

Did all that during my holiday back home, was told that my internet record check wasn't good enough heh.
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