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Sneakers O'Toole
Joined: 22 Nov 2009
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 Posted: Fri Oct 08, 2010 5:25 am Post subject: Yet another question about CBCs |
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I know. I know. Dave's regulars are sick of addressing this topic. "I have a minor criminal record. Will Korean immigration treat me like a diseased puppy and refuse to touch me with a 20-foot pole?"
Here's the deal. I do have a minor blot on my record - a misdemeanor drug offense from 11 years ago. In my book, that is a minor thing from a long time ago. Who cares. (I know, my view does not necessarily match that of Korean immigration, Korean culture, etc.)
Here's the thing: I called the Korean immigration service to ask about this. They told me the determination is up to the immigration officer (in the U.S.A.) who investigates applicants for E-2 visas. In other words, the determination is made on a case-by-case basis, so there is still reason to be optimistic.
Maybe, if I wear a nice suit and tie, act very respectfully toward the investigator and show the proper regret for my past, the officer will overlook the blot on the record.
So, what I would like to know from people is whether anyone on here has gotten by on this, or knows anyone who has gotten by on this.
I don't want to hear "No, there is no way." Or, rather, I don't mind hearing that IF you have direct knowlege or direct experience. No knee-jerk or snarky remarks to this question, please.
Do you know someone who has slid by on this? Is it possible? Does it happen sometimes? Are immigration investigators ever willing to cut some slack for old, minor offenses?
Will ALL recruiters immediately slam the door in my face the second the CBC comes in for their review? Would I be better skipping the recruiting agencies and applying directly with the hagwons themselves?
Again, please back up your post or opinion with empirical evidence.
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I-am-me
Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Location: Hermit Kingdom
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| Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| From immigration site: "※ Exceptions are made if the nature of the crime is light and does not affect their ability as a teacher" That is posted on immigrations website regarding criminal checks. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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| From immigration site: "※ Exceptions are made if the nature of the crime is light and does not affect their ability as a teacher" That is posted on immigrations website regarding criminal checks. |
Truth in fact - for all practical purposes (the quote from the website notwithstanding) Korean immigration will NOT (as a matter of policy) issue a visa confirmation number for any person who has a positive finding on their CRC (arrest or conviction).
It is not an employer issue. They don't care. Changing recruiters or going direct to a hagwan won't make any difference.
It is an immigration issue and they have firmed up their stance to "0" tolerance in view of recent events (foreigner teachers causing problems - recent drug busts of foreigners).
Get it cleared / clean or pick a different country.
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alwaysbeclosing100
Joined: 07 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2010 3:10 am Post subject: re |
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"I have a minor criminal record. Will Korean immigration treat me like a diseased puppy and refuse to touch me with a 20-foot pole?"
yes |
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