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[Adventurer]

If I get my visa issuance # what do I do next?

I know there is some kind of interview. I've never done that before.
What is it exactly I have to do? Do I have to drive to some consulate say in Houston and then they give me a visa right then and there?


Thanks....

[revspook]

You need to call the consulate first and schedule an appointment for the interview.

[Porksta]

You go to the embassy and fill out the forms there and give them the issuance number. Take some money and your passport and I think even some passport sized photos. I don't think interviews are needed anymore.

[ttompatz]

[DaHu]

yeah, just mail in your stuff... if they want an interview, they'll contact you

[revspook]

Last I checked with the Chicago consulate, which was this year, they still wanted interviews. I'd call them first.

Mail your passport at your own peril. I dropped mine off and picked it up.

[ttompatz]

[Reggie]

I have to call the Atlanta consulate when they open Tuesday morning to find out of they're serious about all of the requirements they list on their website, such as another notarized and apostilled diploma copy and other stuff.

I'll probably end up showing my ass like McEnroe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekQ_Ja02gTY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j0eqZKTjpk

[Adventurer]

[Reggie]

[Krishire]

Chicago consulate does NOT require an interview.

Just mail in your documents . . . and make sure include a self addressed return envelope and to pay the fee in a cashiers check/money order.

[ttompatz]

[Reggie]

Okay, I just got off the phone with the Korean consulate in Atlanta and was informed that another apostilled copy of the diploma won't be necessary. A notarized copy or an official transcript will do. That really makes my day. The consulate checklist they attached in their e-mail is in English which also makes my day.

Here are the requirements the consulate in Atlanta e-mailed me, but it probably varies from consulate to consulate:

Required Documents

� One official transcript OR a notarized copy of your diploma

� Visa confirmation number

� Copy of employment contract (does not need to be signed by the employer)

� Completed Visa Application (see attachment)

� Completed Consul Checklist (see attachment)

� Completed Health Statement (see attachment)

� One passport size photo

� Passport- YOU MUST SEND YOUR ACTUAL PASSPORT. THE VISA ISSUING OFFICER MUST STAMP DIRECTLY IN TO THE PASSPORT.

� $45 (cash or money orders only made payable to Korean Consulate. Personal checks are NOT acceptable)

� Resume detailing your work/teaching experience including all experience in Korea

� Postage paid self-addressed Express Mail (USPS) or FedEx envelope for return of your documents & visa- (if you are picking up your visa then you do not need to send the envelope)

[Adventurer]

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