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dhl262
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 Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 5:58 pm Post subject: F4 Visa and FBI Background Check |
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| So I've begun to apply for new jobs and apparently they want F4 visa holders to have FBI background checks? I called immigration and they told me that FBI background checks are not required for F4 visa holders so now I'm confused. Can anyone clarify this? Thanks |
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ajosshi
Joined: 17 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: F4 Visa and FBI Background Check |
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| dhl262 wrote: |
| So I've begun to apply for new jobs and apparently they want F4 visa holders to have FBI background checks? I called immigration and they told me that FBI background checks are not required for F4 visa holders so now I'm confused. Can anyone clarify this? Thanks |
You'll need it to teach, so do it asap. It's an OE prerequisite (new). |
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tiddles
Joined: 25 Aug 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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| ^ are you sure that the MoE requires an FBI check? Any ideas if a state-check or one done through a channeler would be good enough for the MoE? |
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ajosshi
Joined: 17 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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| ^ are you sure that the MoE requires an FBI check? Any ideas if a state-check or one done through a channeler would be good enough for the MoE? |
All teachers need a national check.
FBI only (physical prints). |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: F4 Visa and FBI Background Check |
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| dhl262 wrote: |
| So I've begun to apply for new jobs and apparently they want F4 visa holders to have FBI background checks? I called immigration and they told me that FBI background checks are not required for F4 visa holders so now I'm confused. Can anyone clarify this? Thanks |
The background check is required by the employer not immigration. So, immigration is correct that you do not need the background check FOR THE VISA.
However, what you want is not a visa, you want a job. The Job requires a background check.
Here's an analogy:
I want to go scuba diving. I can't go scuba diving without a SCUBA license.
Do you need a SCUBA license to buy a boat? No. You don't need a SCUBA license to buy a boat. You just need it for SCUBA diving.
In this case, the "boat" is your visa, and "SCUBA license" is your FBI check, and "SCUBA diving" is getting your teaching job.
**EDIT**
Job meaning a Teaching job. Inferring since you posted your question on an ESL cafe, you were asking about a teaching job.
Last edited by pkang0202 on Sun Jan 29, 2012 9:08 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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Recent changes for F-series holders is that getting a CRC is needed now. If you will be teaching, you will need one. Because of some past Korean criminals being caught teaching the government decided that F-series needed to be checked. But rather then immigration asking for it, the Education department asks for it.
Get it done! The same I think will be needed now for degrees and even medical too. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Effective in February 2012, ALL TEACHERS in Korea will need to submit a "national" CBC (with apostille) and a degree copy (again with apostille) to be registered at the MOE regardless of nationality or visa class.
The announcement was made about 6 months ago (allowing plenty of time for everyone to get the documents to get into compliance).
E2 holders can submit copies of the documents on file at immigration (get them from immigration @300 won per copy).
F-class holders will have to obtain them or find a new occupation other than teaching.
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It is NOT an immigration requirement for F-class visa holders nor do you need it for other jobs. It is ONLY an issue if you want to be a TEACHER.
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FastForward
Joined: 04 Jul 2011
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:40 am Post subject: |
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| If I am currently teaching at a school on a F4 visa, do I simply hand over the apostilled CBC to my school and they handle it for me, or do I have to submit it myself to MOE? Am I able to submit the CBC every time I change jobs? |
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ChefKangIn
Joined: 26 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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| ttompatz wrote: |
Effective in February 2012, ALL TEACHERS in Korea will need to submit a "national" CBC (with apostille) and a degree copy (again with apostille) to be registered at the MOE regardless of nationality or visa class.
The announcement was made about 6 months ago (allowing plenty of time for everyone to get the documents to get into compliance).
E2 holders can submit copies of the documents on file at immigration (get them from immigration @300 won per copy).
F-class holders will have to obtain them or find a new occupation other than teaching.
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It is NOT an immigration requirement for F-class visa holders nor do you need it for other jobs. It is ONLY an issue if you want to be a TEACHER.
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Sorry for the necropost, but I thought this would be the best thread to ask in!
I'm currently teaching in Korea on a F4 visa. I'm checking out jobs for next year and I've noticed that many of them are asking for a CBC. I've already submitted one to become a teacher and I'm already on the ground in Korea...do I still need to provide a CBC to get a new teaching job in Korea? |
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viciousdinosaur
Joined: 30 Apr 2012
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| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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You only need the check if someone asks you for it.
Public school: you will be asked for it
Hagwon full-time: probably will be asked for it
Anywhere else: no one will ask you for it
If it's on file at immigration you can get a copy there, if not then get a new one. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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| ChefKangIn wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
| ttompatz wrote: |
Effective in February 2012, ALL TEACHERS in Korea will need to submit a "national" CBC (with apostille) and a degree copy (again with apostille) to be registered at the MOE regardless of nationality or visa class.
The announcement was made about 6 months ago (allowing plenty of time for everyone to get the documents to get into compliance).
E2 holders can submit copies of the documents on file at immigration (get them from immigration @300 won per copy).
F-class holders will have to obtain them or find a new occupation other than teaching.
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It is NOT an immigration requirement for F-class visa holders nor do you need it for other jobs. It is ONLY an issue if you want to be a TEACHER.
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Sorry for the necropost, but I thought this would be the best thread to ask in!
I'm currently teaching in Korea on a F4 visa. I'm checking out jobs for next year and I've noticed that many of them are asking for a CBC. I've already submitted one to become a teacher and I'm already on the ground in Korea...do I still need to provide a CBC to get a new teaching job in Korea? |
You shouldn't need another one unless you change jurisdictions - it is still on file with the MOE.
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| If it's on file at immigration you can get a copy there, if not then get a new one. |
NOT RELEVANT for an F4. It is not an immigration requirement for that visa class. They only have to deal with the MOE.
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ChefKangIn
Joined: 26 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the swift response! I will be moving to Busan from Yeongwol(in Gangwon-do). To the MOE it is! |
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viciousdinosaur
Joined: 30 Apr 2012
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| Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2012 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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If it's on file at immigration you can get a copy there, if not then get a new one.
NOT RELEVANT for an F4. It is not an immigration requirement for that visa class. They only have to deal with the MOE.
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You never know. She could have came on an E2 and then switched later. Or she could have voluntarily placed a check on record at immigration like I did. Don't just dismiss the possibility so quickly. |
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ChefKangIn
Joined: 26 Aug 2012
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| Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 4:16 pm Post subject: |
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Here's something that a fellow native teacher pointed out - if we change jurisdictions then we have to get the new CDC?
For example, if I leave EPIK and move from Gangwon-do to Busan to work in a language institute or hagwon, I can't use the one they have on file at the MOE?
PS - I'm not a she... |
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bueblo
Joined: 04 Nov 2011
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| Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:24 am Post subject: |
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| Reviving this thread rather than starting another one, does one need to get a new background check if having left Korea and returning (F4, obviously)? I assume my previous job would've filed the documents with the MOE from before so would I simply be able to get copies or do I have to do it again? |
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