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cals279
Joined: 02 Jan 2011
Location: United States
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 Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject: Help! Criminal Background Checks and Visa Info |
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I've been trying to figure all of the paperwork required for someone to teach abroad in Korea but have a few things I need cleared up -
I'm a Canadian citizen but a legal resident of the USA ("green" card, but not a citizen); will I need to apply for my criminal background check/visa through the Canadian government?? I emailed the Korean embassy in New York, and the reply told me that I should get an FBI one done.. however, it was in broken English and makes me a bit suspicious.
Any help/links/whatever would be great! |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:23 pm Post subject: Re: Help! Criminal Background Checks and Visa Info |
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| cals279 wrote: |
I've been trying to figure all of the paperwork required for someone to teach abroad in Korea but have a few things I need cleared up -
I'm a Canadian citizen but a legal resident of the USA ("green" card, but not a citizen); will I need to apply for my criminal background check/visa through the Canadian government?? I emailed the Korean embassy in New York, and the reply told me that I should get an FBI one done.. however, it was in broken English and makes me a bit suspicious.
Any help/links/whatever would be great! |
IF you are using a Canadian passport you need to get an RCMP check done (not FBI).
It will need to be certified by the Korean consulate in Canada.
The same is true with your degree.
It will need to be copied, have the copy notarized as a true copy of the original and then certified by the Korean consulate in Canada.
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cals279
Joined: 02 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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Ahh, that's what I thought.. just trying to make sure i don't "pick the wrong one" or spend the money for nothing.
About my degree - it's from an American university.. will that matter at all? Or do i have to get it apostilled from somewhere in the US? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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| cals279 wrote: |
Ahh, that's what I thought.. just trying to make sure i don't "pick the wrong one" or spend the money for nothing.
About my degree - it's from an American university.. will that matter at all? Or do i have to get it apostilled from somewhere in the US? |
American uni then American apostille on the degree copy.
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cals279
Joined: 02 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks! finally some answers haha..  |
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Girlygirl
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| Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 3:50 am Post subject: |
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Sorry for hijacking this thread.
ttomptaz....please clarify "notarization" for me. I need to take my police check and degree to a lawyer to notarize the copies, then take those notarized copies to the Korean Consulate?
The last time I asked a lawyer to notarize my police check, he had this strange look on his face as if I was the crazy one. He said the check is authentic as it had the seal stamped on it, why do I even need his notarization. I paid him $50 and told him just do it. Now I have to start the whole nightmare again? Nice! |
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ttompatz
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| Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:30 am Post subject: |
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| Girlygirl wrote: |
Sorry for hijacking this thread.
ttomptaz....please clarify "notarization" for me. I need to take my police check and degree to a lawyer to notarize the copies, then take those notarized copies to the Korean Consulate?
The last time I asked a lawyer to notarize my police check, he had this strange look on his face as if I was the crazy one. He said the check is authentic as it had the seal stamped on it, why do I even need his notarization. I paid him $50 and told him just do it. Now I have to start the whole nightmare again? Nice! |
I assume you are Canadian? (different rules if you are NOT Canadian).
Degree - make a copy. Get it notarized as a true copy of the original.
That goes to the Korean consulate for certification. (they will also ask to see the original and transcripts as part of the certification process).
Police clearance (RCMP) - the original (not a copy) goes to the consulate for certification.
The consulate will also require proof of identity (passport (or copy if you are sending by mail for certification) and the fees ($4.25 per certification stamp I believe).
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