Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Blackthorne]

I'm a Canadian and in the middle of applying for a new job in Korea. Here's what I've done so far:

- I went to a notary and had my RCMP CRC photocopied, the photocopy notarized, and then the same with my University Diploma. I then went to the Korean Consulate to have these two photocopies notarized for the second and final time. I was required to give the Consulate one (1) copy of my university transcripts (sealed).

- When the woman handed me back my documents, she said that I would need to provide a second (2) copy of my university transcripts (sealed) when I returned to the consulate (after getting hired with a school) to apply for my E2 visa.

My question is:

As a Canadian, how many copies of my university transcripts (sealed) do I need, total? I know I need two for the Consulate here in Canada. Do I need a third copy for when I send off my contract/other stuff to the school in Korea? If there are any Canadians out there who have recent experience with this, I would greatly appreciate it if you'd tell me how it went for you. Thanks.

[Mitsuko]

Usually you need three copies of your transcripts. 1 copy to get your CRC and diploma notarized by the Korean consulate in Canada. the second copy is sent with the required documents to Korean immigration (or your school) to get the visa issuance number. The third copy is again submitted to the Korean consulate during the final application process, after you receive your visa issuance number from immigration.

[Skippy]

Jesus Christ - I thought they where getting rid of the need for transcripts. Ok I can understand the need in Canada to verify, but three copies. This is getting flipping nuts.

[northway]

You should only need one copy of your transcripts now, the one that the Korean consulate uses to verify your degree. Once it's certified you shouldn't need another copy.

[bobbybigfoot]

[Blackthorne]

[Xuanzang]

[northway]

[Ralphie]

[morrisfletcher]

I went through the process at the Toronto Consulate in Nov/Dec last year. I needed two (2) for the consulate -- one for degree notarization and one for the interview at the consulate to actually get my visa.
I was told to have an additional copy for when I arrived in Korea to obtain my ARC, however I never needed to use it, they only asked for my original degree.
BUT as all things Korea I have heard of people needing up to four transcripts; the two I mentioned, as well as one for their school (part of the hiring process before offered a contract), and one to obtain their ARC.

Best to be prepared, as it is always easier to get documents when you are at home as opposed to the other side of the world.

[Who's Your Daddy?]

If they're free order 10, just in case the job doesn't work out.

[tehdee]

i was blown away today, when i went into the embassy here in ottawa with my issuance #. they asked me for a sealed transcript.

they actually didnt see the logic (or lack thereof) in that for me to have gotten a visa issuance #, they would have had to have seen my sealed transcripts coupled with my notarized diploma no more than a week ago.


she acted as if i was a complete idiot for even mentioning it, and told me that it was two different processes. when i asked if they still had the transcript i had handed the very same lady a week ago, she shook her head side to side and said yes.

[schlotzy]

I thought they had done away with the transcript thing too, until I had to mail my diploma to my dad to get it verified with the Toronto consulate. He drove like 2 hours to get there and they said he needed a transcript. Silly me.

Anyways, my advice, just order a stockpile. Seriously. It's better to have a couple extra in reserve just in case. It's an extra 20 or 30 bucks but it will save your life knowing K-immi.