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[sulperman]

Yes, I realize this is an odd question.

I got my FBI background check, but I got it too early. I believe (though I could be wrong) that it needs to be less than 6 months old when you turn it in. If this is indeed the case, i got it about a month too early. My job ends in august, and I am hoping to start a new job in october or so. (now to october=7 months)

But I seem to remember reading somewhere (perhaps a missive from SMOE, or maybe here, though I can't find anything now) that one can turn in their FBI check any time, and it will remain valid indefinitely so long as you don't leave the country for more than 3 months. Any of this sounding right?

So to sum up, my questions are:

1. Must the FBI check be less than 6 months old (when turned in or when job starts?)?
2. Can one turn this in any time, even during a current contract?
3. If #2 is possible, will it then remain valid beyond the current contract, and perhaps in perpetuity until the end of time so long as I don't leave Korea for more than 3 months, or do I need a new one each year?
4. Am I making all this up?
5. Why isn't the Korean immigration website comprehensive enough to save me from begging for answers here?

Thanks so much for any and all replies!

[waseige1]

1. I believe so.
2. Yes I believe so again.
3. I believe you are right again (don't leave for more than 3 mo)
4. I have no idea nor do I care.
5. I bet their government websites are no more inept than ours or yours.

[sulperman]

Thanks for the input! I'll try to get further confirmation and make this thing happen.

[lowpo]