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[acornrevolution]

Ok. I am overwhelmed by the amount of posts on the new E-2 rules, and although I've tried to read MANY, there are TOO MANY. So, hoping this post doesn't get lost in a sea of posts, I have a few questions.

Here I am, sitting in Busan, with my FBI criminal background check in hand. I sent my fingerprints in in January, got them back in April. OK. So, now, I need to get it notarized. I see two ways to do this. (1) I know a notary back home in Florida who can notarize it MAYBE or (2) have the American Citizen's services at the US Embassy in Seoul notarize it. But, Seoul is up there, and I'm busy down here. I hear they send representatives down to Busan, but cant get information about that. AND I received an email from them in response to one of my questions that said they can't notarize a criminal background check! SO, How DO I get it notarized?

I called my department of state in FL, and was told it needs to be notarized by a Florida notary. OK. That's mystery one.

Number two. After its notarized, then I send it to my Florida DOS to be authenticated / get an apostille. Right? I called up the federal DOS thinking that since this was a federal document it should be done at the federal level, and they told me it must be done by FL and THEN by the federal government. FL DOS didnt say that at all, just that it must be notarized. So which is it?

Lastly, if this all works out, do I immediately submit it to immigration? I am planning on renewing, but just in case I change my mind...???


THANK YOU THANK YOU
for any help

Anthony

[traveler81]

please look at the Sticky titled: Authenticating a Background Check from Inside (Within) Korea

[acornrevolution]

I did. It didnt answer my questions.

[Colorado]

Take a day off and go to the US Embassy in Seoul. They won't notarize your CBC, but they will stamp your written affidavit. This is acceptable to Immigration as an alternative to the apositle for Americans already in Korea.

Or you can do it your way and start mailing it out to the various Federal and state offices in the US. If the Feds told you to get it authenticated at the state level first, then do that. Pray that it doesn't get lost in the mail.

Submit your CBC along with your other paperwork when you renew your visa, not before.

[acornrevolution]

I guess I'll be going to Seoul. Maybe during the upcoming break if they are open.

[acornrevolution]

Here's what the US Embassy American Citizen Services told me:

"We do notarize any sworn affidavits; however you must check with the appropriate authorities to see whether the document is sufficient enough. (The Korean immigration is aware that the Embassy does not verify any criminal-related affidavits.)"

What does that mean?

[holiday72]

acorn are you an idiot, what dont you understand?


Geez, do u need someone to hold your hand?

[Ut videam]