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crazy_bagman
Joined: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Donducheon
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 Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:13 am Post subject: E2 VISA TRANSFER - New Required process/paperwork? |
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HI,
So my Hagwon is losing students and is most likely going to go out of business (or at least let me go) in the next couple of months.
I'm looking into finding a new job but I'm told now that I have resubmit a FBI Criminal Background check Apostilled AND a new copy Apostilled of my Diploma with a letter of release to get my E2 VISA transferred.
I thought all I needed was a LETTER OF RELEASE.
What's the deal? |
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lifeinkorea
Joined: 24 Jan 2009
Location: somewhere in China
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:16 am Post subject: |
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| Looks like you will need an FBI check this time. Be prepared to wait 12 weeks. |
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Junior
Joined: 18 Nov 2005
Location: the eye
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:15 am Post subject: |
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I was unfortunate- I had to provide everything.
...Then a week later immi announced they were not going to enforce it for another year.  |
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lifeinkorea
Joined: 24 Jan 2009
Location: somewhere in China
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 10:29 am Post subject: |
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| Junior wrote: |
I was unfortunate- I had to provide everything.
...Then a week later immi announced they were not going to enforce it for another year. |
But when was that? A year ago? 6 months ago? Can you tell us when you actually were told it wouldn't be enforced for another year? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:22 pm Post subject: Re: E2 VISA TRANSFER - New Required process/paperwork? |
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| crazy_bagman wrote: |
HI,
So my Hagwon is losing students and is most likely going to go out of business (or at least let me go) in the next couple of months.
I'm looking into finding a new job but I'm told now that I have resubmit a FBI Criminal Background check Apostilled AND a new copy Apostilled of my Diploma with a letter of release to get my E2 VISA transferred.
I thought all I needed was a LETTER OF RELEASE.
What's the deal? |
Each case is different.
Your best bet is to actually contact immigration and ask what they require for you to transfer your visa.
As a general rule:
IF they have an FBI check (with apostille) on file you won't need a new one. If you used a state check you will need to get an FBI check done. They will give you time to do it if you are released due to your school closing.
If they have a degree copy (with apostille) on file you won't need a new one. If you used your original you will need to get a photocopy with an apositlle done.
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Junior
Joined: 18 Nov 2005
Location: the eye
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: E2 VISA TRANSFER - New Required process/paperwork? |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
| IF they have an FBI check (with apostille) on file you won't need a new one. |
Unless you leave the country at any point (I assume.) |
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lifeinkorea
Joined: 24 Jan 2009
Location: somewhere in China
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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IF they have an FBI check (with apostille) on file you won't need a new one. If you used a state check you will need to get an FBI check done. They will give you time to do it if you are released due to your school closing.
If they have a degree copy (with apostille) on file you won't need a new one. If you used your original you will need to get a photocopy with an apositlle done. |
Are these guidelines based on the premise, it is the same "they"? If someone has an FBI check (with apostille) on file and a degree copy (with apostille) with Daegu, then can that person go to Seoul and feel confident "they" have both on file or is "they" only people in that area?
As an extension to this, do immigration offices talk to one another if another has the appropriate files? |
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Aussiekimchi
Joined: 21 Apr 2006
Location: SYDNEY
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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We had to do a few transfers last week.
The process it seems has changed and this is what you now have to do.
NB: You will have to contact Immi yourself. They have an English service.
The process varies for each circumstance apparently.
If you need anymore advice on this, feel free to contact me [email protected]
First you will need to have this information at hand:
ARC #
Arrival date in Korea
Exact current contract period
current school location
new contract start date
New school address
New apartment address
New School business number ( ask your new school for this )
New School hagwan establishment record ( Ask your new school for this ) 학원설립운영 등록증
You will need to call Immigration call centre on 1345
Press 2 for English
Immi will ask you for the information above.
They will then tell you which documents you will need to transfer your visa.
Documents you will need will vary between locations, arrival dates, new contract start dates.
Why they vary? No idea. They just do. |
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lifeinkorea
Joined: 24 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| NB: You will have to contact Immi yourself. They have an English service. |
What is NB?
Aren't you forgetting something? Like phone number.
I realize the number will be different relative to the office you call, but do all offices allow you to "press 2" and get English service? Which one/s are you referring to when you say "press 2"? |
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Aussiekimchi
Joined: 21 Apr 2006
Location: SYDNEY
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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NB: means Note Please...as in please be aware of....
The Immi phone number is 1345
You press 2 for the English service after this. |
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Aussiekimchi
Joined: 21 Apr 2006
Location: SYDNEY
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject: |
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| 1345 is the phone number for the National Immigration call centre |
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crazy_bagman
Joined: 07 Jan 2009
Location: Donducheon
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| Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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I submitted a state level CRC as it was easily obtained but I covered myself jsut in case and before I left to Korea I sent for a FBI Criminal Background Check. It is at my parents house and I hear that it needs to be signed and with an FBI seal to be Apostilled.
I asked for the signature and seal when I sent for the FBI CRC but when my parents sent me a scanned copy I got the signature and I think a seal, I don't know, the FBI Seal was really small. But it was accompanied with a letter telling me how to get it APOSTILLED so I assume that it was.
How do I know that the FBI CRC seal looks like? |
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Spuddles
Joined: 17 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:42 pm Post subject: Skip it |
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| crazy_bagman wrote: |
I submitted a state level CRC as it was easily obtained but I covered myself jsut in case and before I left to Korea I sent for a FBI Criminal Background Check. It is at my parents house and I hear that it needs to be signed and with an FBI seal to be Apostilled.
I asked for the signature and seal when I sent for the FBI CRC but when my parents sent me a scanned copy I got the signature and I think a seal, I don't know, the FBI Seal was really small. But it was accompanied with a letter telling me how to get it APOSTILLED so I assume that it was.
How do I know that the FBI CRC seal looks like? |
Ok, forget the FBI Apostille. The process is unclear, and takes an excessive amount of time, and frequently ends with failure to complete the task. Do it locally: I had my father do it for me remotely (I've been in Korea since 2007) in Calfornia, both for my diploma, and later my FBI report.
You need to write out a "jurat" (google this if it is unclear) swearing the authenticity of the document, which the notary will attach to the document. Essentially, it reads "I swear that this document is real." Your father, mother, or Joe Moron down the street can do this for you (using their own name....I've been tempted to try this with a document asserting my Hegemony over Atlantis, to see if they catch it), and it is still valid. Then, proceed with the Apostille process as per usual according to the laws of your state. Easy. |
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Spuddles
Joined: 17 Dec 2009
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| Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject: Skip it |
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| crazy_bagman wrote: |
I submitted a state level CRC as it was easily obtained but I covered myself jsut in case and before I left to Korea I sent for a FBI Criminal Background Check. It is at my parents house and I hear that it needs to be signed and with an FBI seal to be Apostilled.
I asked for the signature and seal when I sent for the FBI CRC but when my parents sent me a scanned copy I got the signature and I think a seal, I don't know, the FBI Seal was really small. But it was accompanied with a letter telling me how to get it APOSTILLED so I assume that it was.
How do I know that the FBI CRC seal looks like? |
Ok, forget the FBI Apostille. The process is unclear, and takes an excessive amount of time, and frequently ends with failure to complete the task. Do it locally: I had my father do it for me remotely (I've been in Korea since 2007) in Calfornia, both for my diploma, and later my FBI report.
You need to write out a "jurat" (google this if it is unclear) swearing the authenticity of the document, which the notary will attach to the document. Essentially, it reads "I swear that this document is real." Your father, mother, or Joe Moron down the street can do this for you (using their own name....I've been tempted to try this with a document asserting my Hegemony over Atlantis, to see if they catch it), and it is still valid. Then, proceed with the Apostille process as per usual according to the laws of your state. Easy. |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| Posted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:18 pm Post subject: |
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| Ok, so if I gave immi my FBi form in Dec 2010, then I don't need to prove them one again in Dec of this year, corrent? |
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