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sephiel
Joined: 27 Jun 2013
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 Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:42 pm Post subject: Obtaining an E-2 visa with DUI record |
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Hi, everyone
I'm new to this community, so I apologize if this is a repeat topic. I've been doing some digging, but have seen quite a few mixed opinions on the subject.
It's been my dream for a long time to teach in Korea. I'm only in my second year of university- so I won't be able to look into a job until after graduation in 2016.
I'm a Canadian with a DUI on my record. Stupidest thing I've done in my life, I know. Again, I've heard mixed opinions; but does anyone know if I stand a chance with immigration in obtaining an E-2 visa when the time comes?
I would appreciate some input to help put my mind at ease. Thanks and all the best,
David |
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Lucas
Joined: 11 Sep 2012
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, everyone
I'm new to this community, so I apologize if this is a repeat topic. I've been doing some digging, but have seen quite a few mixed opinions on the subject.
It's been my dream for a long time to teach in Korea. I'm only in my second year of university- so I won't be able to look into a job until after graduation in 2016.
I'm a Canadian with a DUI on my record. Stupidest thing I've done in my life, I know. Again, I've heard mixed opinions; but does anyone know if I stand a chance with immigration in obtaining an E-2 visa when the time comes?
I would appreciate some input to help put my mind at ease. Thanks and all the best,
David |
by 2016 most public school jobs will be gone (assuming the gov follow through with their projected cuts).
As for your DUI - it might be wise to see if you can have it wiped from your record, as it may well affect your chance of getting a job in Canada too! |
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sephiel
Joined: 27 Jun 2013
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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| Thank you for the advice! I will definitely apply to have the offense expunged. However, I won't be qualified to do so until 2018. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 8:58 pm Post subject: Re: Obtaining an E-2 visa with DUI record |
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| sephiel wrote: |
Hi, everyone
I'm new to this community, so I apologize if this is a repeat topic. I've been doing some digging, but have seen quite a few mixed opinions on the subject.
It's been my dream for a long time to teach in Korea. I'm only in my second year of university- so I won't be able to look into a job until after graduation in 2016.
I'm a Canadian with a DUI on my record. Stupidest thing I've done in my life, I know. Again, I've heard mixed opinions; but does anyone know if I stand a chance with immigration in obtaining an E-2 visa when the time comes?
I would appreciate some input to help put my mind at ease. Thanks and all the best,
David |
Get a "pardon" (now officially a "record suspension") or pick a new country. You won't get a job or a new E2 with a "finding" on your background check.
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/pardons.shtml
More and more countries are requiring a "no record" response on your background check or your visa application will be denied.
Add China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia to that list as well.
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Scorpion
Joined: 15 Apr 2012
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Is there anything more absurd than a Korean denying someone a work visa because of a traffic violation?
Korea. Five Thousand Years of Laughable Double Standards! |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
Location: Daejeon
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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Is there anything more absurd than a Korean denying someone a work visa because of a traffic violation?
Korea. Five Thousand Years of Laughable Double Standards! |
Yes a Canadian being denied back in to US in to which he has a job, house, and children. Only problem is he has a 30 year old drug charge.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2008/03/31/bc-borderblocked.html
Each country sets it own standards and regulations. Not always fair but it happens. Besides I do not classify a DUI as traffic violation. DUI is in the big categories of drugs, sex, booze, and or violence. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Jul 02, 2013 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Scorpion wrote: |
Is there anything more absurd than a Korean denying someone a work visa because of a traffic violation?
Korea. Five Thousand Years of Laughable Double Standards! |
Considering the simple fact that is it based largely on the American model (as broken as that model is) there should be no surprise.
Talk about double standards and improper use of discretionary powers.... Koreans are a faint glimmer to the US model by comparison .
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Neozenha
Joined: 08 Mar 2013
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| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:23 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, everyone
I'm new to this community, so I apologize if this is a repeat topic. I've been doing some digging, but have seen quite a few mixed opinions on the subject.
It's been my dream for a long time to teach in Korea. I'm only in my second year of university- so I won't be able to look into a job until after graduation in 2016.
I'm a Canadian with a DUI on my record. Stupidest thing I've done in my life, I know. Again, I've heard mixed opinions; but does anyone know if I stand a chance with immigration in obtaining an E-2 visa when the time comes?
I would appreciate some input to help put my mind at ease. Thanks and all the best,
David |
by 2016 most public school jobs will be gone (assuming the gov follow through with their projected cuts).
As for your DUI - it might be wise to see if you can have it wiped from your record, as it may well affect your chance of getting a job in Canada too! |
Really? How do you know that by 2016 public school jobs will be gone? |
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Lucas
Joined: 11 Sep 2012
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| Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2013 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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Really? |
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Neozenha
Joined: 08 Mar 2013
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Really? |
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joelove
Joined: 12 May 2011
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| Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:52 am Post subject: Re: Obtaining an E-2 visa with DUI record |
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| sephiel wrote: |
Hi, everyone
I'm new to this community, so I apologize if this is a repeat topic. I've been doing some digging, but have seen quite a few mixed opinions on the subject.
It's been my dream for a long time to teach in Korea. I'm only in my second year of university- so I won't be able to look into a job until after graduation in 2016.
I'm a Canadian with a DUI on my record. Stupidest thing I've done in my life, I know. Again, I've heard mixed opinions; but does anyone know if I stand a chance with immigration in obtaining an E-2 visa when the time comes?
I would appreciate some input to help put my mind at ease. Thanks and all the best,
David |
Get a "pardon" (now officially a "record suspension") or pick a new country. You won't get a job or a new E2 with a "finding" on your background check.
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/pardons.shtml
More and more countries are requiring a "no record" response on your background check or your visa application will be denied.
Add China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia to that list as well.
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It's weird that you could have already worked in any of these countries as well as Korea, but find yourself denied now with the new regulation. You could have some minor charge from 20 years ago, still on the books. Kind of stupid but nothing you can do, you're forced to pay up that 631 bucks or maybe less with some other service, and wait however long it takes, I've heard 6 months is about average. This is true in Canada at least. I'm not sure why, because something minor will be suspended, pretty much guaranteed, after 5 years I believe. Seems like kind of a scam to me, a way for the gov't to make money perhaps? They make it an expensive and time-consuming hassle almost just to remind you that you must pay for stuff you did, no matter how minor or how long ago, or else remain a "criminal".. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 05, 2013 4:30 pm Post subject: Re: Obtaining an E-2 visa with DUI record |
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| joelove wrote: |
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| sephiel wrote: |
Hi, everyone
I'm new to this community, so I apologize if this is a repeat topic. I've been doing some digging, but have seen quite a few mixed opinions on the subject.
It's been my dream for a long time to teach in Korea. I'm only in my second year of university- so I won't be able to look into a job until after graduation in 2016.
I'm a Canadian with a DUI on my record. Stupidest thing I've done in my life, I know. Again, I've heard mixed opinions; but does anyone know if I stand a chance with immigration in obtaining an E-2 visa when the time comes?
I would appreciate some input to help put my mind at ease. Thanks and all the best,
David |
Get a "pardon" (now officially a "record suspension") or pick a new country. You won't get a job or a new E2 with a "finding" on your background check.
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/pardons.shtml
More and more countries are requiring a "no record" response on your background check or your visa application will be denied.
Add China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia to that list as well.
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It's weird that you could have already worked in any of these countries as well as Korea, but find yourself denied now with the new regulation. You could have some minor charge from 20 years ago, still on the books. Kind of stupid but nothing you can do, you're forced to pay up that 631 bucks or maybe less with some other service, and wait however long it takes, I've heard 6 months is about average. This is true in Canada at least. I'm not sure why, because something minor will be suspended, pretty much guaranteed, after 5 years I believe. Seems like kind of a scam to me, a way for the gov't to make money perhaps? They make it an expensive and time-consuming hassle almost just to remind you that you must pay for stuff you did, no matter how minor or how long ago, or else remain a "criminal".. |
What are you on about?
The OP hasn't worked abroad yet. He is still in uni and won't graduate till 2016.
I have no problem working abroad and have been doing so for a very long time.
As to agencies charging for processing of the expungement of a record...
In Canada (this specific case) it is the parole board of Canada (the government) who actually processes the application and the fee is CAD$631. If you are stupid enough to use another agency then you will pay more for the privilege of engaging your stupidity.
If you are in the states, depending on the state and the crime, the costs are much higher and even expunging an arrest without a conviction can cost many thousands of dollars (as has been reported here in the past) and take a great deal of time.
DUI is not considered to be a minor crime. It is in the criminal code (revised statues of Canada) and not in the provincial codes (misdemeanor, summary conviction offenses like traffic tickets).
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Wildbore
Joined: 17 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Scorpion, a DUI is a criminal offense in the Criminal Code of Canada, and many of us believe rightly so. It is also a traffic violation under provincial law. If you're going to drink and drive, at least don't get caught. But the OP failed to do that.
Ttompatz, given that crime trend is going up in Korea, and has been going down in the US for decades, I think most of us would rather choose the 'broken' (laugh) American model, instead of a joke which is Korea.
But anyways, its no surprise crime is going up in Korea. Wife beaters, rapists, dangerous motorists and white collar criminals have been getting a free pass for years. Maybe Korea is finally starting to take action. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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Scorpion, a DUI is a criminal offense in the Criminal Code of Canada, and many of us believe rightly so. It is also a traffic violation under provincial law. If you're going to drink and drive, at least don't get caught. But the OP failed to do that.
Ttompatz, given that crime trend is going up in Korea, and has been going down in the US for decades, I think most of us would rather choose the 'broken' (laugh) American model, instead of a joke which is Korea.
But anyways, its no surprise crime is going up in Korea. Wife beaters, rapists, dangerous motorists and white collar criminals have been getting a free pass for years. Maybe Korea is finally starting to take action. |
Actually, I was referring to the immigration model.
The requirements (record checks, certified qualifications, medicals, etc) for immigration to Korea (as a worker) are not much different than the requirements to go to the States on a work visa.
The discretionary powers (and abuse of same) of/by individual immigration officers are also similar in scope and nature.
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