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citizen erased

Joined: 06 Apr 2008
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:22 pm Post subject: OK to Get Fingerprints Done in Korea? |
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I was told by washington state police that korea might do fingerprints differently than the US and that they might not be acceptable for a US background check. Has anyone had a problem with this?
I want to get them done at a korean station on their fingerprint cards.
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losing_touch

Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Location: Ulsan - I think!
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 6:44 pm Post subject: |
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I honestly can't speak about Korea. However, I was told the same information about Thailand from Maryland. I thought they might screw it up (highly probable in this country), so I opted for two sets of prints. I also wanted to be safe in case one got smudged in the mail. I had a family member send me the cards from the states. I used them; although, the Thai police looked a bit confused as to why I would not use the Thai card. I did take a look at the Thai card which was virtually identical without English writing. At the end of the day, both sets of prints were accepted. So, I would imagine if they can get it right here, they should be able to get it right in Korea. |
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pandemic902

Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Location: Dorim-dong, Seoul
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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I sent fingerprints to the Canadian RCMP that were taken by Korean police. The fingerprint form was in Korean, but I translated left, right, index, thumb, etc on the form.
After 3.5 months, just got my check in the mail. So, they should take 'em. |
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spliff

Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Bramble

Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Location: National treasures need homes
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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pandemic902 wrote: |
I sent fingerprints to the Canadian RCMP that were taken by Korean police. The fingerprint form was in Korean, but I translated left, right, index, thumb, etc on the form.
After 3.5 months, just got my check in the mail. So, they should take 'em. |
What do you mean, you got a cheque in the mail? For what? |
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losing_touch

Joined: 26 Jun 2008 Location: Ulsan - I think!
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject: |
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Bramble wrote: |
pandemic902 wrote: |
I sent fingerprints to the Canadian RCMP that were taken by Korean police. The fingerprint form was in Korean, but I translated left, right, index, thumb, etc on the form.
After 3.5 months, just got my check in the mail. So, they should take 'em. |
What do you mean, you got a cheque in the mail? For what? |
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sheba
Joined: 16 May 2005 Location: Here there and everywhere!
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:46 pm Post subject: |
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We have to get our fingerprints taken? Is this for all nationalities? |
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Ut videam

Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Location: Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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No, you don't have to get your fingerprints taken.
Some agencies (such as the FBI and some U.S. states) require fingerprints to obtain a background check. Others don't.
Korean Immigration does not require a fingerprint-based background check. A "name search" check is sufficient.
Where did you get out of all this that "we have to get our fingerprints taken?" |
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wylies99

Joined: 13 May 2006 Location: I'm one cool cat!
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Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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I printed the form from the FBI website and had my fingerprints done at a Korean police station. There were no problems with the Texas DPS. |
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sheba
Joined: 16 May 2005 Location: Here there and everywhere!
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Ut videam wrote: |
Where did you get out of all this that "we have to get our fingerprints taken?" |
Im in the process of getting my documents ready for a new visa... there has been a whole lot of changes to the visa process and ive seen several times on the board about fingerprints... I hadnt heard anything concrete so I was simply asking because I didnt know... |
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Bramble

Joined: 26 Jan 2007 Location: National treasures need homes
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:38 am Post subject: |
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losing_touch wrote: |
Bramble wrote: |
pandemic902 wrote: |
I sent fingerprints to the Canadian RCMP that were taken by Korean police. The fingerprint form was in Korean, but I translated left, right, index, thumb, etc on the form.
After 3.5 months, just got my check in the mail. So, they should take 'em. |
What do you mean, you got a cheque in the mail? For what? |
Criminal Background CHECK |
Excuse me for thinking he meant cheque and was using the U.S. spelling. That's a long time to wait. |
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