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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 10:25 am Post subject: Original degree sent to Korean consulate? |
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http://can-vancouver.mofat.go.kr/eng/am/can-vancouver/visiting/degree/index.jsp
According to the above link, both your original degree and notarized copies need to be sent to the Korean consulate for your E2 visa.
I've called countless times to confirm this, but always get a busy signal.
I would really rather not send my original, I thought that was the point of getting a notarized copy.
Can somebody set me straight? |
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Wildbore
Joined: 17 Jun 2009
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 11:07 am Post subject: Re: Original degree sent to Korean consulate? |
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OBwannabe wrote: |
http://can-vancouver.mofat.go.kr/eng/am/can-vancouver/visiting/degree/index.jsp
According to the above link, both your original degree and notarized copies need to be sent to the Korean consulate for your E2 visa.
I've called countless times to confirm this, but always get a busy signal.
I would really rather not send my original, I thought that was the point of getting a notarized copy.
Can somebody set me straight? |
This has been standard for many years for consulates in Canada. I had to do it as well, a few years ago. No problem, got all documents returned. As far as I'm aware, a Korean Consulates have never stolen, lost, or defaced anyone's parchment.
Send your documents with confidence. |
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OBwannabe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, but what's the purpose of getting it copied and notarized then. I worked in Korea for 5 years and never had to part with my diploma if I remember correctly. I do remember getting notarized copies before though. |
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CP
Joined: 18 Jan 2007
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sure you had to part with your degree at some point if you have been teaching here for 5 years, unless you did everything in person rather than by post. |
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ttompatz

Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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OBwannabe wrote: |
Ok, but what's the purpose of getting it copied and notarized then. I worked in Korea for 5 years and never had to part with my diploma if I remember correctly. I do remember getting notarized copies before though. |
The consulate wants to see your original and transcripts as part of the "certification" process
The copy you have from the notary is certified to be a "true copy" but is not guaranteed to be an authentic degree.
The embassy/consulate verifies the authenticity of your degree copy through the use of your original (embossed seals and signatures) and transcripts.
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