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Darkness · Joined: 12 Oct 2006

I just got my CRC, and got it the same day. So I'm thinking, that was way faster then what everyone was talking about. I talked to a recruiter, and he said I need a Vulnerable Sector Search, and the only way to do this is through fingerprints.

So I went and paid $42 for the fingerprinting..then I need to mail that off to Ottawa, with another $25.

Now do I really need to get this finger print check before I can get my visa? I was told it will take approx. 8 weeks to recieve the check.

So it looks like Korea start date of March 1st is out of the question if this is true....

blocparty1 · Joined: 22 Jan 2008

why do you need fingerprints to get your Vulnerable sector search?

I just got my CBC done with the vulnerable sector section. it took 2 wks from my local police station and did not need to get finger prints, or send it to Ottawa.

it was just a paragraph on my criminal check, saying im clear

Really bizzare

Darkness · Joined: 12 Oct 2006

That's what the b1tch at the RCMP told me what I had to do.

God damn these new regulations are driving me crazy....Maybe it's time to go to a new country.

Does anyone have a link to where I can get the vulnerable sector search in 2 weeks??

blocparty1 · Joined: 22 Jan 2008

go to another local police station. or to your regional police office.

there is no way they need fingerprints for the vulnerable sector search.

littlemisssmiles · Joined: 27 Dec 2007

I didn't need to do any fingerprinting for mine... maybe it depends on the city you are in??

Darkness · Joined: 12 Oct 2006

Oh what the hell...I've already spent $84 on CRC, and now the finger prints to get the vulnerable sector search.

So I was told the only way to get the vulnerable sector search is by fingerprints!!

CPT · Joined: 25 Mar 2007

blocparty1 · Joined: 22 Jan 2008

Yeah, you can get one at any time. You dont need a employer or anything.

Depending on where you are from, it may take up to 4 weeks. they told me 4-5 weeks, but it was ready within 2.

Some rural areas, they can do it for you right there.

Darkness · Joined: 12 Oct 2006

I was told about 8 weeks. Maybe I should just mail away for it, and see how long it takes.

This sucks!! I had a great job lined up in Korea with 10 weeks vacation, the whole thing was great, and I was super excited...

These new regulations are F'ing me over!!

polonius · Joined: 05 Jun 2004

Hey Darkness,

What city are you living in? I have researched this issue to the nth degree. I might be able to shed some light on your situation.

Darkness · Joined: 12 Oct 2006

I'm in BC, Canada.

polonius · Joined: 05 Jun 2004

From my understanding, the Korean embassy in Vancouver doesn't require the Vulnerable sector search. Give them a call. Otherwise there is an organization called Corps of Commissioners. http://www.commissionaires.ca/services/police-clearances.html

They might have an office in Vancouver.

However, I am 99% certain that Vancouver doesn't require the VSS, only a regular CBC.

Hope that helps.

Darkness · Joined: 12 Oct 2006

That's great! Thanks, I'll try calling the embassy tomorrow.

Fingers crossed I only need a CRC....

polonius · Joined: 05 Jun 2004

They may be closed as it is Lunar New Year. But, try it out. I have spoken to a dumba$$ at the Embassy in Toronto, and she confirmed that the regulations are different from each embassy.

Darkness · Joined: 12 Oct 2006

What a joke, how can different embassy's have different rules? Typically Korean non-sense...

Anyway, thanks a lot for your help!