Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Sireno]

Hello. I am trying to gather documents and start applying for jobs in Korea. I have obtained a criminal background check however I am a little skeptical on if it is acceptable. I went to my local police station and they told me to go online here, http://apps.michigan.gov/ichat/home.aspx , and pay $10 and print it out. Upon searching a page comes up that tells me I have no criminal record found in Michigan.
I printed out several copies, had them notarized and apostilled, however I am still doubting this. I contacted the Chicago consulate and they told me they have nothing to do with the background check and that it is sent to Korea. Can anyone tell me if this is sufficient or correct? If not, what do I need to do?

Here's a picture of what turns up and what is printed out.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z38/tranceaddict87/Documents/Picture1.png

[lifeinkorea]

I don't think it will be accepted, but if you already went through the trouble of getting it notarized and have the time, try it. I am curious too. I thought we needed to send some fingerprint file to the station and then they will send something back.

[questionmark]

Sorry, an online criminal background check is not valid.

The U.S. Embassy states "Korean Immigration informed the Embassy on July 17, 2008, that they will no longer accept criminal records checks provided by an on-line service."

See: http://www.asktheconsul.org/E2ec07.htm

You need a (1) state background check that has an (2) apostille.

See this link for instructions:

http://www.asknow.ca/criminalcheck.aspx#cbc

Note: Starting Jan 1, 2011, only FBI criminal background checks with an apostille will be accepted.

[Sireno]

Thank you for the info, however... Ah drats! is the worst I can say. >_<

After doing more research into my state specifically I believe this is what I need to do, correct?

http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,1607,7-123-1589_1878_8311-10418--,00.html#fpvisa

I'll need to be fingerprinted and wait 3-5 weeks?

I'm trying to get to Korea ASAP. I started applying to recruiters two days ago. Is that okay? Is the criminal background check needed to obtain the E2 visa? Or is the CRC needed to accept a job? Hopefully it's to obtain the E2 visa here in the US because otherwise I'll be waiting a long time... :-\

[questionmark]

[quote="Sireno"] After doing more research into my state specifically I believe this is what I need to do, correct?quote]

That seems to be correct, but I'd suggest calling them to see if the procedures for Michigan residents has been updated.

Phone (517) 241-0606

[Widsy97]

Note: Starting Jan 1, 2011, only FBI criminal background checks with an apostille will be accepted.[/quote]

What if my job starts in Feb. but I have a State CBC from October? Is this Jan 1st date for jobs starting after Jan 1st?? Or is it for background checks submitted after that time?

[lifeinkorea]

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[jamo]

It's not acceptable - I tried to do the same thing. HOWEVER, 2 of my friends from Michigan were able to use their $10 online one...sooooo that's Korea. The answer is typically ' maybe'

[SeoulNate]