|
Korean Job Discussion Forums
"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Teachers from Around the World!"
|
| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
|
 Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject: |
 |
|
| Adventurer wrote: |
I have worked in Korea for about 4 years and even got a visa before with a DWI on my record from years back. It shows up on my FBI background. I am applying to a university. Is there something I could do? If they reject me, I am not gonna cry over it, I will find something else, somewhere else. I just wanted to know if you have any advice.
Should I attach something explaining something so my university could explain the DWI? No, I am not defending my past behavior or blowing it off. I could work for the US Government; they would understand and old DWI charge, but not repeated charges of that nature.
I do have an MA in TESOL, by the way. |
MATESOL and Korean experience means you should be able to land a uni job on an E1 (the CBC is not an issue).
IF they are trying for a NEW E2 you can pretty much, in the current climate, rule out a visa confirmation approval (unless you or your employer have friends at the local Kimmi office).
IF it gets past the desk at Kimmi then you are good to go (till the rules change again).
.
. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
nathanrutledge
Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:47 am Post subject: |
|
|
| patriquo wrote: |
| The federal shows all charges whether you're guilty/notguilty/charges dropped. So to say that Korean City Immigration doesn't read these things is ridiculous. |
Not true.
Because of the federal system in the United States, the FBI doesn't actually go out and find the stuff - it must be submitted by the local jurisdictions, be they city, county, or state. As such, it depends on your jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions won't submit anything lower than a first/second grade felony while others will submit everything.
At the same time, some places have the man power/courtesy to take the time and remove things like this - others don't. If I were you, I'd go to the county attorney/states attorney with the FBI check in hand and any supporting paperwork and tell them "hey, you guys are screwing me out of a job here" and have them submit the paperwork to remove it from the check. IF the situation is as you say it is (and you're more polite than my terse suggestion) then they'll probably be able to help you. If you have an attorney, talk to him and he can probably get it done quickly.
All hope is not lost, especially since this isn't an expungement but an error. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Adventurer
Joined: 28 Jan 2006
|
| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 7:16 am Post subject: |
|
|
| ttompatz wrote: |
| Adventurer wrote: |
I have worked in Korea for about 4 years and even got a visa before with a DWI on my record from years back. It shows up on my FBI background. I am applying to a university. Is there something I could do? If they reject me, I am not gonna cry over it, I will find something else, somewhere else. I just wanted to know if you have any advice.
Should I attach something explaining something so my university could explain the DWI? No, I am not defending my past behavior or blowing it off. I could work for the US Government; they would understand and old DWI charge, but not repeated charges of that nature.
I do have an MA in TESOL, by the way. |
MATESOL and Korean experience means you should be able to land a uni job on an E1 (the CBC is not an issue).
IF they are trying for a NEW E2 you can pretty much, in the current climate, rule out a visa confirmation approval (unless you or your employer have friends at the local Kimmi office).
IF it gets past the desk at Kimmi then you are good to go (till the rules change again).
.
. |
Well, if the uni asked for my CBC, then they must be doing an E-2, so I've got a 50/50 chance since they're not doing an E-1 apparently.
They haven't told me what kind of visa. I am going to send with my CBC a photocopy of my old ARC card and explanation of the CBC in brief.
Do you think that would help? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
