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tombanjo
Joined: 23 Mar 2007
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| Does anyone know if there is a deadline to HAVE the apostiled FBI CBC in hand to give to immigration for the March 1st resigning after January 1st? Is it necessary to have this document on January 1st, or can it come later? My Office of Education seems to have no idea of what is going on - will be sending off my CBC app today though it's looking a little grim as to whether it'll be done and back in time. |
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NM14456
Joined: 21 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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| tombanjo wrote: |
| Does anyone know if there is a deadline to HAVE the apostiled FBI CBC in hand to give to immigration for the March 1st resigning after January 1st? Is it necessary to have this document on January 1st, or can it come later? My Office of Education seems to have no idea of what is going on - will be sending off my CBC app today though it's looking a little grim as to whether it'll be done and back in time. |
I called immigration on this myself.
You do not have to have the CRC etc.. completed on January 1st. Getting the stuff in the mail and processed, and back in your hands is the 1st step and you'll want to have that to finalize any contract offer before your 3/1 date.
I have the same concern as you about the timing though I think all we can do is get it processed as quickly as possible - then look to get that contract for the next round.
To be honest, I had this a bit backwards in my head. I was mentioning to my current school how I really needed to know if they were going to sign me again so I could complete the process. The truth is though, you need the paperwork done to then seal any contract (more or less). Having all the completed paperwork in hand may make this a slam dunk for some.....just a guess but I think a of people won't make it through the pipeline on this. |
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brandonlk
Joined: 30 Sep 2009
Location: Bundang, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Is there an FBI office in Seoul that I can go to? How can I submit finger prints and all that while living in South Korea? |
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tombanjo
Joined: 23 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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I posted a separate topic on this, but I've been informed by the coordinator at my Office of Education that they're going to scrap the changes to the E-2 Visa requirements this year and instead implement them in 2012.
I'm not sure if this is true or not, but would be good to find out for sure. |
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NM14456
Joined: 21 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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| tombanjo wrote: |
I posted a separate topic on this, but I've been informed by the coordinator at my Office of Education that they're going to scrap the changes to the E-2 Visa requirements this year and instead implement them in 2012.
I'm not sure if this is true or not, but would be good to find out for sure. |
Yeah, before we spend extra money rushing to get the Fed version. Keep us posted. |
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brandonlk
Joined: 30 Sep 2009
Location: Bundang, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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| That's the problem. There are so many conflicting stories. One would think that those who are staying with their same school would have some type of exemption. |
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nstick13
Joined: 02 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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OK---for those in Korea needing an FBI check, here's the deal:
You have to get your fingerprints taken here. No big deal, really. Then follow the process laid out on so many of these threads. Look around www.fbi.gov to find what you need.
It's a good idea to get it authenticated by the FBI when they do it.
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If you've already sent away and forgotten authentication, I don't think you need to worry.
Either way, if you're in Korea, you DO NOT NEED AN APOSTILLE.
per www.hikorea.go.kr
(to find this info, scroll over "Information" then choose "Immigration Guide" then "View" under Work/For More than 91 days" then view the requirements for the E2).
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※ In case applicant stay in Korea and is sent Criminal Background Check by mail, Or one's entry to Korea is imminent, the document notarized by one's embassy in Korea may be exceptionally acceptable.
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This means a sworn affidavit on your CBC from the US Embassy is enough to meet their requirements. This costs $50, and you should book an appointment ahead of time. Other than the cost and travel, it's a painless process.
There's also an interesting tidbit here:
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Certification of criminal records is exempted for foreign instructors that are extending their stay for the first time, if they have entered or registered as foreigner before the revision of the law made it a requirement. Also, instead of submitting their health examination records, they must submit HIV test results and drug usage test (TBPE test) results.
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My last point is that my girlfriend and I have had success calling our Congresspeople and asking them to expedite our request. We've both heard in the last 24 hours that ours are nearly finished, and had conversations to verify our address here in Korea. That may just be effective people in our Congresspeople's offices, or the fact we're in rural districts that have the time to help, but regardless, it worked. |
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brandonlk
Joined: 30 Sep 2009
Location: Bundang, South Korea
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NM14456
Joined: 21 Aug 2010
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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But to clarify that - if you're getting your information for a contract after 1/1/11 you'll need the fed level background check. |
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DosEquisXX
Joined: 04 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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Seems that I'm getting mixed information from this board and a recruiter:
Board - You only need to get the FBI check if you're coming in after January 1st
Recruiter - You need your FBI check to get your ARC in Korea, but can get in the country with a state CRC
I sent for the federal one a month ago, but haven't received it. I got some tracking number from the place I went to for the fingerprinting, but lost it. I also had an unofficial copy mailed to me. |
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nstick13
Joined: 02 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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I think that's for contracts beginning before Jan. 1. Even my local immigration office is requesting all of its current teachers to get an FBI check, even though we're already on contract. |
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nstick13
Joined: 02 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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| DosEquisXX wrote: |
Seems that I'm getting mixed information from this board and a recruiter:
Board - You only need to get the FBI check if you're coming in after January 1st
Recruiter - You need your FBI check to get your ARC in Korea, but can get in the country with a state CRC
I sent for the federal one a month ago, but haven't received it. I got some tracking number from the place I went to for the fingerprinting, but lost it. I also had an unofficial copy mailed to me. |
Sorry for two in a row---would've addressed this the first time.
Board and recruiter are right, based on my research. With a contract after 1/1/11 you will need an FBI CBC eventually. |
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DosEquisXX
Joined: 04 Nov 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah, but that would only be for contracts that are signed on or after 1/11/11, right?
If I signed a contract earlier than that (which I think I will), then I wouldn't have to get an FBI one unless I wanted to renew.
Seems like a huge pain in the ass. All I have is the state. Still got at least a few more weeks for the federal CRC. |
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ThingsComeAround
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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Called the Attach� office in Seoul, she was completely unprofessional. Rude, refused to give me her name, couldn't even tell what was on the website.
What the hell do they do there anyway? |
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nstick13
Joined: 02 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 1:29 am Post subject: |
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| DosEquisXX wrote: |
Yeah, but that would only be for contracts that are signed on or after 1/11/11, right?
If I signed a contract earlier than that (which I think I will), then I wouldn't have to get an FBI one unless I wanted to renew.
Seems like a huge pain in the ass. All I have is the state. Still got at least a few more weeks for the federal CRC. |
That is how it seems, yes. Keep in mind, though, as I posted earlier we were asked by our POE (maybe you're doing a hagwon, so it doesn't apply?) to get an FBI CBC, and our contracts are done in March.
I think you mistyped, but to avoid confusion, the date is Jan. 1 2011. |
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