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Lucky28
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 Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:21 am Post subject: Affixation of Consular Seals for Canadians |
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I've called the consulate in Toronto many times but can't seem to contact the right person about this issue.
Does anyone know how long it takes to affix consular seals? In person or by mail? |
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oldtactics
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:59 am Post subject: |
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| If you go in person with all your paperwork ready (i.e. already notarized by a lawyer), you just line up and then get everything processed at the window. Go early in the day if possible, it gets very busy (hour+ wait) in the afternoon. |
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NSMatt
Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Location: London
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:12 am Post subject: |
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| I mailed mine to Montreal and they must have affixed the stamp right away and mailed it back out because the whole turnaround was 4 days. |
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MissMaggie
Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Location: Jeju
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| Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 1:42 pm Post subject: |
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| I was there last week. Get there between 9am and noon, grab a number and wait. it took me about 45 min before i got called up, the whole process took about 5 minutes. They just look at your transcripts, type some info into the computer, stick a stamp on it, and stamp the pages. Make sure your notarized copies have a seal imprinted on them, the person ahead of me didn't, his notary screwed up and they sent him to a notary 5 blocks away to get it done over. |
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Lucky28
Joined: 24 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:59 am Post subject: |
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So one more question for you folks. For degree confirmation, the website states that I need:
1. Original degree
2. Notarized degree (Notarization on the photocopy of original degree)
This means I bring my original degree to show. Then I bring a photocopy of my original degree that is notarized. Correct?
Same thing with the Vulnerable Sector Search/Criminal Record Check right?
1. Notarized vulnerable sector search police certificate (Notarization on the photocopy of original certificate)
2. Original Vulnerable sector search certificate.
Just want to confirm with the people who have already been there that there have been no surprises.
Thanks. |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject: |
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| The folks at the consulate recommended a good barrister just up the street that took care of all the photocopying and notarizing for me. I'm glad I went - he made several copies of everything, put them in the right order, and had them in a neat little package for me to walk straight down to the consulate afterward. He came recommended because apparently there are all sorts of finnicky mistakes that can be made, and he's familiar with the consulate's preferences. The barrister's name is William C. Draimin, his office is at 45 St Clair West, Suite 101. |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd recommend you get your university transcripts and criminal record check notarized while you're there as well. |
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oldtactics
Joined: 18 Oct 2008
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Lucky28 wrote: |
This means I bring my original degree to show. Then I bring a photocopy of my original degree that is notarized. Correct?
Same thing with the Vulnerable Sector Search/Criminal Record Check right?
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Yep, that's right. They request the originals for comparison purposes and then give them right back to you. |
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MissMaggie
Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Location: Jeju
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject: |
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| Lucky28 wrote: |
So one more question for you folks. For degree confirmation, the website states that I need:
1. Original degree
2. Notarized degree (Notarization on the photocopy of original degree)
This means I bring my original degree to show. Then I bring a photocopy of my original degree that is notarized. Correct?
Same thing with the Vulnerable Sector Search/Criminal Record Check right?
1. Notarized vulnerable sector search police certificate (Notarization on the photocopy of original certificate)
2. Original Vulnerable sector search certificate.
Just want to confirm with the people who have already been there that there have been no surprises.
Thanks. |
Yes. Bring your originals as well as the notarized copies, plus a set of transcripts and a photocopy of your passport. (and $2.20)
Do NOT get your transcripts notarized as one of the above posters says, you can't do that without opening them, and if you open them they are no longer valid as official transcripts. |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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| MissMaggie wrote: |
| Lucky28 wrote: |
So one more question for you folks. For degree confirmation, the website states that I need:
1. Original degree
2. Notarized degree (Notarization on the photocopy of original degree)
This means I bring my original degree to show. Then I bring a photocopy of my original degree that is notarized. Correct?
Same thing with the Vulnerable Sector Search/Criminal Record Check right?
1. Notarized vulnerable sector search police certificate (Notarization on the photocopy of original certificate)
2. Original Vulnerable sector search certificate.
Just want to confirm with the people who have already been there that there have been no surprises.
Thanks. |
Yes. Bring your originals as well as the notarized copies, plus a set of transcripts and a photocopy of your passport. (and $2.20)
Do NOT get your transcripts notarized as one of the above posters says, you can't do that without opening them, and if you open them they are no longer valid as official transcripts. |
No, certainly don't open your transcripts. That would be ridiculous, especially since the stamp in the envelope says "void if seal is broken". The barrister I went to checked over the envelopes, however, and photocopied them and signed the photocopies with his assessment of their authenticity. Bring your transcripts to be notarized, but don't open them. |
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wsiggins
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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| When I went, I didn't bring a copy of my transcripts, the lady was actually very nice and said just to bring a copy next time but I doubt everyone would do this. So I'd say bring your Degree, notarized degree, crim background and notarized version, and transcripts, and cash. |
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MissMaggie
Joined: 23 Jan 2009
Location: Jeju
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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| lille wrote: |
No, certainly don't open your transcripts. That would be ridiculous, especially since the stamp in the envelope says "void if seal is broken". The barrister I went to checked over the envelopes, however, and photocopied them and signed the photocopies with his assessment of their authenticity. Bring your transcripts to be notarized, but don't open them. |
This seems like a complete waste of time, why would you get an envelope notarized? |
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lille
Joined: 27 Jan 2009
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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I suppose it depends on how trusting your local consulate is, but the barrister I spoke with was fairly convinced that the Toronto consulate was picky as all get-out and actually re-straightened, re-arranged and re-stapled the documents I brought just in case. The consulate was peachy afterwards, so I trust this guy's judgement pretty absolutely.
Why risk the bother if you've got the documents anyhow? |
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