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[Park English]

Hi everyone,

We just wanted to let people know about the new E2 regulations.

Diploma: Starting tomorrow, July 15th, original diplomas will no longer be accepted by immigration. You either need an apostilled copy or notarized copy by Korean Consulate/Embassy.

Since apostilles are not done in Canada, you will need to get a notarized copy of your diploma from your local Korean Consulate or Embassy.

Since US Korean Consulates/Embassies no longer notarize copies of diplomas, you will need to get an apostilled copy of your diploma; you can only get the apostilled copy of your diploma in the same state as your university (in most cases).

In AUS/NZ/UK/IRELAND/SA, you have the option of getting either the apostilled copy or copy notarized by KC/Embassy.


FBI Check (US): Starting January 2011, state checks will no longer be accepted from the US; you will need to have the FBI check done. Unfortunately, the FBI check usually takes 8-12 weeks, so make sure to request it in advance.

We hope this update helps.

[Park English]

Hi again everyone,

Also,

Drug Test: Starting September 1st, the drug test will be re-implemented as a required part of the medical check-up during your first week in Korea; the test will check for cannabis/marijuana.

Transcripts: Starting September 1st, official sealed transcipts will no longer be required . . BUT for those teachers who will be starting in Sept or Oct, we strongly recommend still getting two official sealed transcipts just to play it safe.

We hope this helps.

[LizMarsh242]

What do you know about renewals in the Public Schools?

[questionmark]

[emilylovesyou]

[Skippy]

At least they are sweetening the deal a little. Not having to get transcripts makes life easier! But one problem replaced with another!. Actually thinking about it. To have your degree verified they need to see your transcripts.

http://can-vancouver.mofat.go.kr/eng/am/can-vancouver/visiting/degree/index.jsp

Maybe it will soon be dated but ....

So if I look at this right. Now you only need one sealed transcript instead of two or three to included messing up.

Geeze.

[wesharris]

Where does a person get a diploma notarized in South Korea? Which is where my diploma and I reside?

[Drew345]

Any idea if an apostilled diploma is good forever, or if we will have to keep getting a new apostilled diploma every 6 months. Guess we'll find out with time.

[alwaysbeclosing100]

i have the same question as mr laser menorah:

Where does a person get a diploma notarized in South Korea? Which is where my diploma and I reside?

[plato's republic]

So according to the information provided by the OP, immigration will only require either a notorised copy of your degree certificate or an apostilled copy. Furthermore, sealed transcripts will no longer be required. All in all a step in the right direction. However, it's still to be seen whether any of this information provided by E2 visa holders will be stored on a database somewhere or whether they'll have to keep submitting new ones every time they want to change jobs.

[alwaysbeclosing100]

so i have a diploma from the state of new york.

i dont understand how a state apostilles a copy of a diploma.


i dont think my school issues copies of a diploma. they issue official signed and sealed transcripts. they will issue new diplomas if you lose one which costs a lot and take forever.

has anyone had a diploma copy apostilled in new york?

if i take my original diploma to the US embassy in seoul will they make a copy and apostille/notarize it?

[wesharris]

[Leslie Cheswyck]

I just took a dump.

Do I have to get the paper notarized or apostilled?

Can I still send immigration the original?

[NYC_Gal]

I have my original here with me. How would I go about getting it apostilled? This is total BS.

[Fox]