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DUI and getting a visa for Korea
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snufalufagus



Joined: 10 May 2004

PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2004 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Once again, a criminal record has no relevance to an E-2 Visa. No checks are done, convictions, arrests, no-contest pleas, etc. They are not used in an E-2 Visa check.
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Derrek



Joined: 15 Jan 2003

PostPosted: Tue May 25, 2004 8:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just don't tell anyone about it once you get a job here! ESPECIALLY about the funny stuff you were smoking.
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Wangja



Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan

PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2004 10:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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and did you know that the entry requirement for Canada (even for a tourist visa) says anyone with even a DUI may be denied entry


Is that perhaps why GWB never travelled that much? He did go to Canada in 2002, so entry there clearly does not demand a pristine record. Logically I would have thought that if a DUI is no hindrance to becoming a president and visiting Canada as a president it should be no hindrance to becoming a teacher.
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Zed



Joined: 20 Jan 2003
Location: Shakedown Street

PostPosted: Thu May 27, 2004 11:49 pm    Post subject: Re: thanks guys Reply with quote

seoulonmind wrote:
I wanted to thank everyone for their experiences and thoughts. I feel a lot better about it now. I was on travel.state.gov and did you know that the entry requirement for Canada (even for a tourist visa) says anyone with even a DUI may be denied entry. What's up with that?

Ohh, and I was not trying to downplay the fact that I got convicted of a DUI, but the point I was trying to get across is that it has nothing to do with my teaching ability.

I also called the Korean Embassy and the lady that answered the phone told me that all I needed for a teaching visa was a contract, visa application, and some form from Korean Immigration. I asked her if I needed to show my Diploma, and she said no. I thought that was odd because all the information I have says you have to take it there and have it notarized. I am assuming all of you got that done.

Thanks again!

Bri
You need to show your degree, yes.
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Pyongshin Sangja



Joined: 20 Apr 2003
Location: I love baby!

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2004 4:05 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NOTE: Any individuals with DUI or DWI's on a police record should list this under the felony section of the RABC application. Although these are considered misdemeanors in the US, they are considered felonies in Canada. Each application receives a thorough background check, and if this is not listed on the application, the individual may be denied.

The Canadian government reserves the right to deny entry to any individual with the equivalent of a Canadian felony on their police record, no matter how long ago the infraction occurred.

www.elyoutfitters.com/rabc.htm

-Read carefully.
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riverboy



Joined: 03 Jun 2003
Location: Incheon

PostPosted: Fri May 28, 2004 11:35 pm    Post subject: Actually... Reply with quote

I know of several people who were turned away from the US border for having DUI's and assaults. The even gave me shit for about an hour when I first came to Korea Via San Fran Sisco. US border guards can be tough cookies.
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seoulonmind



Joined: 25 May 2004

PostPosted: Sat May 29, 2004 1:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

turnee away from Korea or the USA?? I am consused. The Korean Embassy sayd I do not need any criminl history
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just because



Joined: 01 Aug 2003
Location: Changwon - 4964

PostPosted: Sun May 30, 2004 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

One thng that worries me about your original comment is this. i wasn't going to say anything as i don't want you to be attacked for your mistakes but it does bother me.

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While I was attending the univeristy, I got a DUI and posession of marijuana conviction. This was a HUGE mistake on my part, but I don't even believe these are major crimes or anything.


DUI is one of the stupidest things a person can do. My friend died a few years ago because someone plowed him off a footpath off the side of the road and killed him while DUI.

Now you go and tell my friends family that it isn't a major crime and I am sure he wouldn't agree.

I'm glad you were caught before you did something similar, i am just hoping you learn from your mistake.
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seoulonmind



Joined: 25 May 2004

PostPosted: Wed Jun 02, 2004 9:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

i do not need or appreciate your lecture, you do NOT know the circumstances surrounding my DUI so don't be so quick to judge my friend.
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Pyongshin Sangja



Joined: 20 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I can see you are going to go over really well in Korea with that attitude. Can't wait to meet you.
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seoulonmind



Joined: 25 May 2004

PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

just bcause I wont let you slander me for something you virtually know nothing about (circumstances around my DUI)? *shakes head*
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Pyongshin Sangja



Joined: 20 Apr 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am not slandering you. Remorse is the usual response to a situation like this. Your statements seem callous. Maybe you got framed by the man, maybe you were saving a busload of orphans. Who knows? Anyway, as I have shown, Canada Customs doesn't care. You are a class-A criminal in their eyes. The Koreans, though, will not check your background. Come on in.
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seoulonmind



Joined: 25 May 2004

PostPosted: Thu Jun 03, 2004 9:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ok, thank you and I understand this.

Bri
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