Korean Job Discussion Forums

[csmithswim]

I was turned down by two recruitment agencies in SK because of a DUI two years ago. It is my only offense, plead no contest and learned a lot through the process. Is there any recourse for me to teach in Korea? Any way to speak directly to immigration officers and possibly talk to someone sympathetic to my history? Is there a form to appeal or a rehabilitation form? I had my heart set on SK for TEFL because I have a close friend there and their offers were very attractive. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[jrwhite82]

Gwangjuboy - Should you tell him, or should I? (inside joke)

Short answer - You can not get an E2 visa with a hit on your FBI Criminal Background Check.

Look into getting it expunged, look into other visas and non teaching jobs if you want to come to Korea, or look at other countries that don't require a CBC.

[csmithswim]

Any suggestions on countries that don't? I wanted to go to Asia, with an organization that would provide housing and airfare.

[cyui]

Arrest or conviction? Who were the recruiters'?

[csmithswim]

Arrested and convicted of a third degree DUI misdemeanor in the state of FL. Plead no contest. Any other suggestions for other countries other than SK?

[marsavalanche]

LOL chalk up another foreigner expecting sympathy for screwing up in the past. A clean criminal record means a clean criminal record.

I don't know which one I like more, the train hopping hobo or this guy that drives drunk literally 2 years ago and thinks he's above everyone else and should be given special treatment.

[ttompatz]

[jrwhite82]

[magpie]

[/quote]
Mars, I was with you on the last one, because the guy clearly showed no regret or remorse for his actions. But at least this guy admitted he was wrong and learned from his experience.[/quote] really-OP- did your "crime" show on the FBI check(wasn't clear if you had one)? It would depend on the county as some don't report to the Feds.

[olsanairbase]

[nero]

Well, here's the thing about places like Thailand...
I just went over with nothing set up, degree in hand, and travelled around until I hooked something up. My school then helped arrange a place for me to stay (other teachers just rented their own places) and it was all pretty disorganised - but I just went with the flow. Went to Laos to get a work visa etc. So you could feasibly do something like that.

However, you seem to want to go somewhere where everything has been done for you, so in your case I think it ain't gonna happen.

[cyui]

I don't think Japan has such a strick immigration policy.

Can you get a WHV?

[csmithswim]

Thanks for the advice for those that actually gave it. Why on earth would I choose to articulate remorse/regret on an ESL forum? The people criticizing me should be quiet, my life is none of your flip-flopping business. It is a very minor charge in the States. Presidents, lawyers, doctors, nurses, , teachers, Military Officers, and FBI a have this type of stain on their record. It does not bar you from getting super high security clearance in the States. I was naive to assume it would not be a big deal in other countries because it isn't here, especially when you consider you have a Visa with a finite amount of time and limitations. It seems pretty apparent I won't be an ESL teacher, oh well.

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[cyui]

I know..people are so critical on here.

[larryhood22]

I am in a similar situation right now. I have been hired, pending my visa application, but I just received my FBI criminal background check and a charge from 3 years ago that I was not convicted of is on the sheet. I pled not guilty, and was never convicted, but because my fingerprints were taken at the time of my arrest, the charge shows up on the background check. Will I have a problem with my visa even though I was never convicted of a crime?