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PEIGUY
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
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 Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:05 pm Post subject: Criminal Record Check for Atlantic Canadians |
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| I'll apologize right away as I'm sure this is repeat information but the search function as everyone knows doesn't work that great. I taught in Korea for four years and now I'm returning. I will admit that I'm having one hell of a time trying to figure out this criminal record check process for Atlantic Canadians. I've read that the in depth one from the RCMP is no longer required but we still get a CBC from our local police dept. and then get it notarized or apostilled and then send it to the consulate in Montreal?? Could someone outline the process who recently went through it. It would be much appreciated! |
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Weigookin74
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Think you get it unopened and send it to the Montreal consulate to be notorized. Canada doesn't have an apostile treaty with Korea. I think the local RCMP can do the background check. Give them a check or money order for the amount. Use to be 20 bucks; not sure now. Give them your address. They'll mail it to you. Send it to the consulate with return postage. They'll stamp it for you with their seal and then you send it to Korea when you come here. Before you do these things, get 3 photocopies of your transcripts stamped, a photocopy of your degree stamped, and your Criminal check sent there. Don't open the envelopes when you receive the criminal check or transcripts. Just photo copy your degree. You can call or email the montreal consulate to ask for the specifics. Get this stuff done now. Then, later when you apply for a job, it'll be quick and easy. You can send your copied and verified info to Korea. Once you get your visa number by email, you print that off and send it with your passport and contract to the consulate by mail. Once you get it back, your passport is stamped and you're ready to go. But, check with the consulate and recruiters to be sure. (Though some recruiters don't have a clue. They reley on Korean business partners to some of this legwork.) Good luck. |
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jcan
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| Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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| I got mine done in Halifax 2 years ago from the local police department. Sent it to Montreal to be notorized. |
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PEIGUY
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:01 am Post subject: |
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| Where I live on PEI the RCMP don't do the checks when it comes for jobs, they'll do it if it's for a volunteer organization.. I have no problem getting it, I just can't find any straight information as to what to do with it next. The consulate website doesn't say much.. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:43 am Post subject: |
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| PEIGUY wrote: |
| Where I live on PEI the RCMP don't do the checks when it comes for jobs, they'll do it if it's for a volunteer organization.. I have no problem getting it, I just can't find any straight information as to what to do with it next. The consulate website doesn't say much.. |
It is actually a background check for a visa application or for working with kids (as in teacher) and yes, they do, do them - you just lucked out and got a lazy git at the desk who didn't want to fill in the paperwork. The application is on their (RCMP) website for electronic requests at your local detachment.
Any city police service in Canada can do one for you too.
If all else fails and they won't do it for you, the winnipeg police service will to it by mail. Takes about a month (which is faster than the RCMP doing them by mail).
Welcome back.
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PEIGUY
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
Location: Omokgyo
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:47 am Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| PEIGUY wrote: |
| Where I live on PEI the RCMP don't do the checks when it comes for jobs, they'll do it if it's for a volunteer organization.. I have no problem getting it, I just can't find any straight information as to what to do with it next. The consulate website doesn't say much.. |
It is actually a background check for a visa application or for working with kids (as in teacher) and yes, they do, do them - you just lucked out and got a lazy git at the desk who didn't want to fill in the paperwork. The application is on their (RCMP) website for electronic requests at your local detachment.
Any city police service in Canada can do one for you too.
If all else fails and they won't do it for you, the winnipeg police service will to it by mail. Takes about a month (which is faster than the RCMP doing them by mail).
Welcome back.
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Thanks, not back yet but soon hopefully. I can get the background check done at a police station no problem, I have done that before. I know that in Canada they don't do apostoles (sp?) so we just send that to the consulate in Montreal and they put a stamp of approval on it and send it back? The consular website mentions that, however that information was posted in 2008..some websites say take to a public notary then send to the consulate in Montreal.. hence why I'm asking on here to find out the exact process from someone who went through it recently. |
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PEIGUY
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 4:49 am Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| PEIGUY wrote: |
| Where I live on PEI the RCMP don't do the checks when it comes for jobs, they'll do it if it's for a volunteer organization.. I have no problem getting it, I just can't find any straight information as to what to do with it next. The consulate website doesn't say much.. |
It is actually a background check for a visa application or for working with kids (as in teacher) and yes, they do, do them - you just lucked out and got a lazy git at the desk who didn't want to fill in the paperwork. The application is on their (RCMP) website for electronic requests at your local detachment.
Any city police service in Canada can do one for you too.
If all else fails and they won't do it for you, the winnipeg police service will to it by mail. Takes about a month (which is faster than the RCMP doing them by mail).
Welcome back.
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Thanks, not back yet but soon hopefully. I can get the background check done at a police station no problem, I have done that before. I know that in Canada they don't do apostoles (sp?) so we just send that (Background check) to the consulate in Montreal and they put a stamp of approval on it and send it back? The consular website mentions that, however that information was posted in 2008..some websites say take to a public notary then send to the consulate in Montreal.. hence why I'm asking on here to find out the exact process from someone who went through it recently. |
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danby_ll
Joined: 06 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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| PEIGUY wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| PEIGUY wrote: |
| Where I live on PEI the RCMP don't do the checks when it comes for jobs, they'll do it if it's for a volunteer organization.. I have no problem getting it, I just can't find any straight information as to what to do with it next. The consulate website doesn't say much.. |
It is actually a background check for a visa application or for working with kids (as in teacher) and yes, they do, do them - you just lucked out and got a lazy git at the desk who didn't want to fill in the paperwork. The application is on their (RCMP) website for electronic requests at your local detachment.
Any city police service in Canada can do one for you too.
If all else fails and they won't do it for you, the winnipeg police service will to it by mail. Takes about a month (which is faster than the RCMP doing them by mail).
Welcome back.
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Thanks, not back yet but soon hopefully. I can get the background check done at a police station no problem, I have done that before. I know that in Canada they don't do apostoles (sp?) so we just send that (Background check) to the consulate in Montreal and they put a stamp of approval on it and send it back? The consular website mentions that, however that information was posted in 2008..some websites say take to a public notary then send to the consulate in Montreal.. hence why I'm asking on here to find out the exact process from someone who went through it recently. |
Get the check from your local police station. Send it to the consulate in Montreal to have it verified and stamped. You no longer need to get it notarized before sending it to Montreal.
I did this recently (December). When I previously did it in 2008, I needed a notary public's seal. You no longer do.
Make sure you include a money order (check the consulate's website for the exact amount or e-mail them) and a return envelope. |
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PEIGUY
Joined: 28 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2010 4:12 pm Post subject: |
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| danby_ll wrote: |
| PEIGUY wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| PEIGUY wrote: |
| Where I live on PEI the RCMP don't do the checks when it comes for jobs, they'll do it if it's for a volunteer organization.. I have no problem getting it, I just can't find any straight information as to what to do with it next. The consulate website doesn't say much.. |
It is actually a background check for a visa application or for working with kids (as in teacher) and yes, they do, do them - you just lucked out and got a lazy git at the desk who didn't want to fill in the paperwork. The application is on their (RCMP) website for electronic requests at your local detachment.
Any city police service in Canada can do one for you too.
If all else fails and they won't do it for you, the winnipeg police service will to it by mail. Takes about a month (which is faster than the RCMP doing them by mail).
Welcome back.
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Thanks, not back yet but soon hopefully. I can get the background check done at a police station no problem, I have done that before. I know that in Canada they don't do apostoles (sp?) so we just send that (Background check) to the consulate in Montreal and they put a stamp of approval on it and send it back? The consular website mentions that, however that information was posted in 2008..some websites say take to a public notary then send to the consulate in Montreal.. hence why I'm asking on here to find out the exact process from someone who went through it recently. |
Get the check from your local police station. Send it to the consulate in Montreal to have it verified and stamped. You no longer need to get it notarized before sending it to Montreal.
I did this recently (December). When I previously did it in 2008, I needed a notary public's seal. You no longer do.
Make sure you include a money order (check the consulate's website for the exact amount or e-mail them) and a return envelope. |
Cheers for the recent info! Appreciate it! |
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