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aparker



Joined: 18 Nov 2010
PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:10 pm    Post subject: A blemished Criminal Background Check Reply with quote
I recently completed an FBI CBC and apostille for work as a teacher in Korea, but I have a DWI from 1998 on my record. Is there anyway that I can still be hired as a teacher with this on my record? I have one year experience teaching in Korea, but this was before an FBI CBC was required.

Thank you for your help.
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oldtrafford



Joined: 12 Jan 2011
PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sorry fella, but you have slim to none, and slim's out of town!!
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
PostPosted: Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:04 pm    Post subject: Re: A blemished Criminal Background Check Reply with quote
aparker wrote:
I recently completed an FBI CBC and apostille for work as a teacher in Korea, but I have a DWI from 1998 on my record. Is there anyway that I can still be hired as a teacher with this on my record? I have one year experience teaching in Korea, but this was before an FBI CBC was required.

Thank you for your help.


China (get an out of state CBC in case they ask for one) , Thailand or Indonesia.

Korea and Taiwan are off your radar for legal work with a blemish on your FBI check.

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aparker



Joined: 18 Nov 2010
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:16 am    Post subject: More Criminal Background Check questions... Reply with quote
Thank you for the insight regarding other countries that don't require FBI checks. I taught ESL last year in Korea with a state CBC. I really enjoyed teaching the kids, so I am very sad not to be allowed to return because of a mistake I made 13 years ago. That's life.

Three more questions:

1. I was arrested but not convicted, does that make a difference?

2. I am curious, who sets the stipulations for the background checks, the government or the individual schools?

3. Do you have to be sponsored by a school to get a working visa for ESL?

I appreciate all the input.
Thanks again.
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jrwhite82



Joined: 22 May 2010
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:38 am    Post subject: Re: More Criminal Background Check questions... Reply with quote
aparker wrote:
Thank you for the insight regarding other countries that don't require FBI checks. I taught ESL last year in Korea with a state CBC. I really enjoyed teaching the kids, so I am very sad not to be allowed to return because of a mistake I made 13 years ago. That's life.

Three more questions:

1. I was arrested but not convicted, does that make a difference?

2. I am curious, who sets the stipulations for the background checks, the government or the individual schools?

3. Do you have to be sponsored by a school to get a working visa for ESL?

I appreciate all the input.
Thanks again.


1. No. However, I have heard some teachers have gotten jobs with a less than perfect CBC. Apply and see what happens, but don't count on it. It is definitely a long shot. (The stories I have heard are never directly from a source, and I've only heard of it happening from some people who posted on this forum who knew a guy, that maybe knew a guy)

2. Government.

3. Yes.
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Ribena



Joined: 07 Apr 2011
Location: UK
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It strikes me a somewhat strange that the Americans have to get the more comprehensive FBI check while the Brits can get away with sending a Basic Disclosure Scotland check which doesn't included spent convictions.
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Wildbore



Joined: 17 Jun 2009
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 6:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ribena wrote:
It strikes me a somewhat strange that the Americans have to get the more comprehensive FBI check while the Brits can get away with sending a Basic Disclosure Scotland check which doesn't included spent convictions.


Not really. Before, any American with any record could get a job teaching, with simply an out-of-state check. The FBI check closes that hole.
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Ribena



Joined: 07 Apr 2011
Location: UK
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wildbore wrote:
Ribena wrote:
It strikes me a somewhat strange that the Americans have to get the more comprehensive FBI check while the Brits can get away with sending a Basic Disclosure Scotland check which doesn't included spent convictions.


Not really. Before, any American with any record could get a job teaching, with simply an out-of-state check. The FBI check closes that hole.


Clearly they have realised Americans are not be trusted. They need a much more detailed examination. Laughing
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PastorYoon



Joined: 25 Jun 2010
Location: Sea of Japan
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ribena wrote:
Clearly they have realised Americans are not be trusted.

Clearly you should not be an English teacher. Shocked
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WadRUG'naDoo



Joined: 15 Jun 2010
Location: Shanghai
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 10:47 am    Post subject: Re: More Criminal Background Check questions... Reply with quote
aparker wrote:
Thank you for the insight regarding other countries that don't require FBI checks. I taught ESL last year in Korea with a state CBC. I really enjoyed teaching the kids, so I am very sad not to be allowed to return because of a mistake I made 13 years ago. That's life.

Three more questions:

1. I was arrested but not convicted, does that make a difference?

2. I am curious, who sets the stipulations for the background checks, the government or the individual schools?

3. Do you have to be sponsored by a school to get a working visa for ESL?

I appreciate all the input.
Thanks again.


Just forget Korea and go to one of the afformentoned places. Don't fight to get in Korea. Jebus.
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aparker



Joined: 18 Nov 2010
PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2011 12:04 pm    Post subject: Re: More Criminal Background Check questions... Reply with quote
jrwhite82 wrote:
aparker wrote:
Thank you for the insight regarding other countries that don't require FBI checks. I taught ESL last year in Korea with a state CBC. I really enjoyed teaching the kids, so I am very sad not to be allowed to return because of a mistake I made 13 years ago. That's life.

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