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Original Diploma was destroyed or lost!!! Suggestions!!!

 
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proudman



Joined: 24 Mar 2009

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 6:30 am    Post subject: Original Diploma was destroyed or lost!!! Suggestions!!! Reply with quote

Good morning! I am in the process of getting all of my ducks in a row to get over to Korea ASAP to begin teaching English. However, I cannot locate my "original" college diploma. I graduated in 2000, and believe that my diploma was destroyed when my basement flooded. My university can get me another diploma for $55, however they let me know that the diploma will clearly state "duplicate."

It's hard for me to believe that I am the first individual that's wanted to go to Korea to teach English that has either lost or had their college diploma destroyed for one reason or another.

I've spoken with a few different recruiting companies, and they all indicated that they would need the "original." One was checking to see if the "duplicate" would suffice.

Please offer up any suggestions on how I can get through this, what I would consider, minor issue.

Would it be acceptable if the duplicate came directly from the university? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you,

Mike
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Straphanger



Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 2:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My university does not issue duplicate diplomas because a diploma is not the method they use to communicate the fact that you received a diploma. Your transcript is. Get your duplicate diploma, apostille and send that, and then tell them you're not sending the original, that's yours.
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creeper1



Joined: 30 Jan 2007

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 4:54 pm    Post subject: Nightmare Reply with quote

What a nightmare. Korean immigration are very fickle with this sort of thing. All you can do is try. Having something like duplicate printed on your diploma is going to look bad no doubt about it.

Perhaps use a Korean recruiter and get him/her to write a short note explaining the situation to immigration and then you'll either be accepted or declined. And I agree transcripts will be key. Hopefully the transcripts will convince them of your degree's ligitamicy.

Keep trying and if it falls through try getting a job in China if your heart's set on ESL.
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harlowethrombey



Joined: 17 Mar 2009
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:13 pm    Post subject: Re: Original Diploma was destroyed or lost!!! Suggestions!!! Reply with quote

proudman wrote:
Good morning! I am in the process of getting all of my ducks in a row to get over to Korea ASAP to begin teaching English. However, I cannot locate my "original" college diploma. I graduated in 2000, and believe that my diploma was destroyed when my basement flooded. My university can get me another diploma for $55, however they let me know that the diploma will clearly state "duplicate."

It's hard for me to believe that I am the first individual that's wanted to go to Korea to teach English that has either lost or had their college diploma destroyed for one reason or another.

I've spoken with a few different recruiting companies, and they all indicated that they would need the "original." One was checking to see if the "duplicate" would suffice.

Please offer up any suggestions on how I can get through this, what I would consider, minor issue.

Would it be acceptable if the duplicate came directly from the university? Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!

Thank you,

Mike



If you are from the States just get a notary to sign off on your duplicate and you're good to go. There was no way in hell I was mailing my original diplomma to anyone.

They simply need official proof so send your duplicate with the notary having signed and stamped a letter and your transcripts.


The only really important thing is your picture. Do you have blond hair and blue eyes? Are you white? If yes, just send that in an envelope and you'll be all set. Smile
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dean_burrito



Joined: 12 Jun 2007

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Don't sweat it. I used a duplicate here twice with no problem.
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Straphanger



Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dean_burrito wrote:
Don't sweat it. I used a duplicate here twice with no problem.

Oh, to end my story, I sent a notorized and apostilled photocopy.
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hari seldon



Joined: 05 Dec 2004
Location: Incheon

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 7:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Original Diploma was destroyed or lost!!! Suggestions!!! Reply with quote

proudman wrote:
Good morning! I am in the process of getting all of my ducks in a row to get over to Korea ASAP to begin teaching English. However, I cannot locate my "original" college diploma. I graduated in 2000, and believe that my diploma was destroyed when my basement flooded. My university can get me another diploma for $55, however they let me know that the diploma will clearly state "duplicate."...
That's bizarre. Where did you go to school?
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Illysook



Joined: 30 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SEND YOUR ORIGINAL DIPLOMA TO A HAGWON.

I had to learn this the hard way. I just got out of a meeting about it. If I want it back, I have to resign my position. That really wouldn't be a problem, except that I do not want to sign a contract to stay here for another full year without getting to go home and do some other things first and I won't be able to afford that until I finish this contract. Still, it is my property and legally, they have to return it...but they think that they are above the law and they want insurance against me pulling a midnight run. Evidently, the last pair of teachers pulled a runner in their 10th month...I wonder what made them so angry to leave 2 months short of their bonus...and they didn't even have to work with my annoying, know-it-all-about-Korea co-worker!
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jdog2050



Joined: 17 Dec 2006

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Illysook wrote:
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SEND YOUR ORIGINAL DIPLOMA TO A HAGWON.

I had to learn this the hard way. I just got out of a meeting about it. If I want it back, I have to resign my position. That really wouldn't be a problem, except that I do not want to sign a contract to stay here for another full year without getting to go home and do some other things first and I won't be able to afford that until I finish this contract. Still, it is my property and legally, they have to return it...but they think that they are above the law and they want insurance against me pulling a midnight run. Evidently, the last pair of teachers pulled a runner in their 10th month...I wonder what made them so angry to leave 2 months short of their bonus...and they didn't even have to work with my annoying, know-it-all-about-Korea co-worker!


It's called the labor board.
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Illysook



Joined: 30 Jun 2008

PostPosted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have apostilled copies that I brought with me, and Central Michigan University educates so many teachers, that they fully understand what happens in Korea. I can replace my diploma for thirty dollars. So, if I really wanted to go and get another job, I could. I've decided that I don't want to commit to another year here, so I will finish this contract and go.
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Mallard



Joined: 03 Jul 2008

PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Can't you just order another one from the registrar's office in your university? When I graduated I knew I was coming to Korea so I had like 5 printed. They're like the same price as transcripts.
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Proustian



Joined: 06 Jan 2008
Location: penniless in Pusan

PostPosted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are internet sites that offer to duplicate any diploma. Just give them an idea of what it looks like and they will do it. If anyone rings your school to confirm your degree they will get an affirmative. Easy!
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