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bcraig · Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Location: Minnesota

I am interested in applying to a job with KnK International Homeschool in Bundang. The posting says all listed documents must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. I am in the process of acquiring these documents for my visa application, but is it really necessary to submit them all just for my job application?

Documents required:
* Sealed transcripts (photocopies are fine for initial application), but Immigration Law REQUIRES SEALED TRANSCRIPTS for the Visa application!
* Copy of university diploma, notarized by Korean consulate (or original) again, a scan/copy is fine for the initial application
* Copy of inside passport page with date of birth and nationality shown
* Copy of teacher certification (optional, but HIGHLY recommended)
* Applicant�s medical check
* A criminal record check certificate - must have internationally recognized notarization (APOSTILLE).

Thanks.

Carla · Joined: 21 Nov 2008

bcraig · Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Location: Minnesota

Carla,

I have not had an interview, I have not been hired. KnK is requesting this for my initial application ... saying I won't even be considered for a teaching position until I provide them with all listed documents.

Carla · Joined: 21 Nov 2008

OculisOrbis · Joined: 17 Jul 2006

You have all you need to know. They are making ridiculous demands just for the privilege of allowing you to speak to them. It's not likely to get any better. File this application in the circular file and carry on. Good luck with your employment search.

cruisemonkey · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject:

Kikomom · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject:

You should have a COPY* of your degree notorized and apostilled along with the CBC. Scan these into your computer and keep them in a file handy to attach to an email. If you're a recent college grad, you should be able to copy an unofficial transcript from your school's website. Paste it to a word doc and put that in your documents file too to attach. Order 4 or 5 SEALED transcripts for immigration and to keep in your personal records (future use). Scan the front page of your passport to attach too. Ditto the medical form, etc.

These are what they want so they know you're a serious candidate. Besides saving these on your computer, print yourself hard copies to keep for future reference.

When you are offered a contract and you're satisfied that's the job you want, you'll have to send the complete package to them along with the signed contract. They will take these to Immigration in Korea to have a visa issuance number approved for you. Then you go to your Korean consulate for the visa.

* A copy is very important. DO NOT send your original degree. The purpose of the apostille makes it as good as your original.

blackjack · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Location: anyang

cruisemonkey · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 5:36 pm Post subject:

oskinny1 · Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you!

cruisemonkey · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:05 pm Post subject:

Carla · Joined: 21 Nov 2008

Kimchieluver · Joined: 02 Mar 2005

Just to weigh in here.

Scanned copies of everything should be fine before a job is offered and a contract is signed. Your recruiter seems to want all these documents in order to lock you in. Tell him/her that you will only send such documents until after a contract has been presented. agreed upon and signed.

bcraig · Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Location: Minnesota

Ok, so based on all of the comments, I'm planning on sending scanned copies of everything to be considered for this job. I'll just explain that since I have limited copies of official documents, I'm hesitant to send the hard copies unless hired.

As of now, I have two copies of my CBC that have been notarized and are currently en route to Illinois' secretary of state for apostille. I was told that I need notarized copies of my degree, with apostille, for my visa application. So, do I do the exact same with copies of my degrees (I have two, a B.A. and a B.S.) as I did with my CBC? Sorry ... I'm having trouble wrapping my head around all of this.

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Kikomom · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:21 pm Post subject:

Since your CBC is already being apostilled, you know the drill...

Most people who are hundreds of miles away from the nearest consulate go the notarization/apostille route. Takes about a week in the mail and back. Just remember to include a cover letter stating which country the document is bound for. The KCUE is an alternate method usually used by people who are trying to get a visa from somewhere other than their home country.

Glad to see you put your location in your profile, bcraig. It certainly helps sort things out.

Minnesota Secretary of State, Authentications and Apostilles:
http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index.aspx?page=984