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Papa Smurf
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Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: Where are the official E2 regulations written? |
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Hi guys,
I can't seem to find the official E2 regulations anywhere. Yes, there are cut and paste jobs all over this forum, along with various interpretations. But I want to get it from the horses mouth. I'm tired of the nonsense, it's just confusing me!
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On the other hand
Joined: 19 Apr 2003
Location: I walk along the avenue
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:55 am Post subject: |
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Well, this is from my most recent post dated Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:51 am in the sticky thread dedicated to E-2 visas.
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NEW VISA REGULATIONS
New Visa Regulations (effective Dec 15, 2007)
-Revised regulations apply to following applicants
1. TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES (E-2) VISA
-Must pass an interview at the Consulate
-All applicants must be a Canadian citizen except those who worked previously with an E1, E2, E3 visa without
any illegal activities
-First-time applicants (non-Canadians) must apply for visas at a Korean Embassy or
Consulate in their own countries
2. SHORT-TERM TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES (C-4) VISA
-Must submit a Police Records Search Certificate (Including Vulnerable Sector Search)
issued within the last 3 months by Ontario or Manitoba government
Required Items
A. NOTARIZED POLICE RECORDS SEARCH CERTIFICATE (Including VULNERABLE SECTOR SEARCH)
-Must be issued within the last 3 months by Ontario or Manitoba government
-Notarization on the original certificate* is required
B. VERIFICATION OF ACADEMIC DEGREE
-Submit one of the documents as a followed for verifying purposes
-Original degree
-Copy of notarized degree*
-Certificate of degree completion from University*
*Consular Seal must be affixed by Korean Consulate after notarized by a notary public
registered in Ontario or Manitoba
C. MEDICAL EXAM CERTIFICATE
-Complete Health self-assessment form and send it to employer in Korea
-Once you have arrived in Korea, visit a general hospital or community health clinic to obtain
Medical exam certificate in order to apply for Alien Registration at a local immigration office within
90 days of arrival
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But even this I'm not sure of, because it doesn't say anything about the apostille, unless that is what "consular seal" refers to. And it seems to suggest that the interview is required for everyone, not just first-timers.
My own guess is that various branches of the immigration bureaucracy are just improvising the details as they go along, with no explicit guidance from central office, in the hopes that no one will notice how badly this was all planned out from the beginning. I'm REALLY hoping that someone in the new government realizes what a fumblebuck it all is, and that, since it wasn't their policy in the first place, they don't have to worry about losing any face by rebooting it. |
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Papa Smurf
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| On the other hand wrote: |
Well, this is from my most recent post dated Fri Jan 11, 2008 9:51 am in the sticky thread dedicated to E-2 visas.
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NEW VISA REGULATIONS
New Visa Regulations (effective Dec 15, 2007)
-Revised regulations apply to following applicants
1. TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES (E-2) VISA
-Must pass an interview at the Consulate
-All applicants must be a Canadian citizen except those who worked previously with an E1, E2, E3 visa without
any illegal activities
-First-time applicants (non-Canadians) must apply for visas at a Korean Embassy or
Consulate in their own countries
2. SHORT-TERM TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES (C-4) VISA
-Must submit a Police Records Search Certificate (Including Vulnerable Sector Search)
issued within the last 3 months by Ontario or Manitoba government
Required Items
A. NOTARIZED POLICE RECORDS SEARCH CERTIFICATE (Including VULNERABLE SECTOR SEARCH)
-Must be issued within the last 3 months by Ontario or Manitoba government
-Notarization on the original certificate* is required
B. VERIFICATION OF ACADEMIC DEGREE
-Submit one of the documents as a followed for verifying purposes
-Original degree
-Copy of notarized degree*
-Certificate of degree completion from University*
*Consular Seal must be affixed by Korean Consulate after notarized by a notary public
registered in Ontario or Manitoba
C. MEDICAL EXAM CERTIFICATE
-Complete Health self-assessment form and send it to employer in Korea
-Once you have arrived in Korea, visit a general hospital or community health clinic to obtain
Medical exam certificate in order to apply for Alien Registration at a local immigration office within
90 days of arrival
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But even this I'm not sure of, because it doesn't say anything about the apostille, unless that is what "consular seal" refers to. And it seems to suggest that the interview is required for everyone, not just first-timers.
My own guess is that various branches of the immigration bureaucracy are just improvising the details as they go along, with no explicit guidance from central office, in the hopes that no one will notice how badly this was all planned out from the beginning. I'm REALLY hoping that someone in the new government realizes what a fumblebuck it all is, and that, since it wasn't their policy in the first place, they don't have to worry about losing any face by rebooting it. |
Thanks for your help. It really isn't clear at all is it??? haha. Where did that come from?
My recruiter says I only need a copy of my original degree certificate. How does one get it notarized???? |
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On the other hand
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:14 am Post subject: |
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| My recruiter says I only need a copy of my original degree certificate. How does one get it notarized???? |
I'm afraid I can't be of much help on that one. I had something done by a notary public about fifteen years ago, involving student loan documents. But I don't know if that was a proper notarization or what. It was a fairly simple procedure, I just walked into the law faculty at my univeristy, asked if there was a notary public around, and a nice woman came in and administered an oath, free of charge. It took about two minutes, tops. But like I say, I don't know if that was an offical notarization.
If you know any lawyers where you are, they should be able to give you the info.
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On the other hand
Joined: 19 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Where did that come from?
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If you mean where did the information come from, check out the sticky thread that I reference above. I've got a link to the Toronto consulate. |
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Ut videam
Joined: 07 Dec 2007
Location: Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Where did that come from?
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If you mean where did the information come from, check out the sticky thread that I reference above. I've got a link to the Toronto consulate. |
That explains why it refers to consular seals and not the apostille. Canada is not a signatory to the Hague Convention (apostille treaty), so Canadians have to have their documents authenticated at a Korean consulate in Canada or a Canadian consulate in Korea. The requirement of apostille authentication for background checks and diploma copies apply to applicants from countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention. |
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chris_J2
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
Location: From Brisbane, Au.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:42 am Post subject: |
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| How does one get it notarized???? |
I took my original degree to my university, & they photocopied & stamped / sealed it with a jp witness, after comparing signatures. Cost me nothing, & I got several copies. Then I photocopied them.
Tip. If you store them with your original degree, either wait until the red ink is dry, or put protective sheets between each page to absorb the wet ink. There is a slight stain on the back of my original degree.  |
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On the other hand
Joined: 19 Apr 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 11:46 am Post subject: |
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| Ut videam wrote: |
| On the other hand wrote: |
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Where did that come from?
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If you mean where did the information come from, check out the sticky thread that I reference above. I've got a link to the Toronto consulate. |
That explains why it refers to consular seals and not the apostille. Canada is not a signatory to the Hague Convention (apostille treaty), so Canadians have to have their documents authenticated at a Korean consulate in Canada or a Canadian consulate in Korea. The requirement of apostille authentication for background checks and diploma copies apply to applicants from countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention. |
Chris:
Thanks!! I guess I missed that with my usual slapdash research skills. |
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