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OiGirl
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The lady at the embassy in Ottawa does speak very good English. I got my degree notarized ($10) by a lawyer and stamped at the embassy (like $2.65). This was in December and it was perfectly acceptable. Unfortunately, I also had to bring sealed transcripts which they then opened, so I had to go get another copy to send to Korea, as they also needed sealed transcripts. That part was truly stupid.
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I would like to hear if anyone else needed to bring transcripts when they got their degree certified. What are they going to do, count up the credits to see if you really did graduate? |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject: |
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| memorabilis wrote: |
The lady at the embassy in Ottawa does speak very good English. I got my degree notarized ($10) by a lawyer and stamped at the embassy (like $2.65). This was in December and it was perfectly acceptable. Unfortunately, I also had to bring sealed transcripts which they then opened, so I had to go get another copy to send to Korea, as they also needed sealed transcripts. That part was truly stupid.
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I would like to hear if anyone else needed to bring transcripts when they got their degree certified. What are they going to do, count up the credits to see if you really did graduate? |
Still beats the heck out of me why, but they are going to open the sealed transcripts and put them on file with their own copy of the degree. At least in NY. |
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SpedEd
Joined: 03 Feb 2006
Location: ROK
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| Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 6:08 am Post subject: |
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| Simple answer: No - notarized copy instead. Never give a Korean more leverage than is absolutely necessary. I've already lost an original and I vowed to never lose another. |
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bucheon bum
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| Posted: Mon Jul 10, 2006 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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| i went to the consulate, asked for my diploma to be notarized, they did it. charged me a small fee (couple bucks/copy at most). that's it. easy. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:16 am Post subject: |
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| bucheon bum wrote: |
| i went to the consulate, asked for my diploma to be notarized, they did it. charged me a small fee (couple bucks/copy at most). that's it. easy. |
Did they notarize it, certify it, or notarize and certify it?
The procedure seems to differ at different consulates. |
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merlot
Joined: 04 Nov 2005
Location: I tried to contain myself but I escaped.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 3:45 am Post subject: |
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I just thought of something. I paid $99.00 for my degree and I'm wondering if I need a replacement if they will want another $99.00 or they'll be cool about it and just send me another one for a nominal fee.
But seriously, I keep at least one extra original diploma and three sets of sealed transcripts at all times along with the other things it's good to have on hand...like Nyquil, condoms and chili powder.
But I, as well, originally sent my original degree here to my shady recruiter and it worked out well. So, that's my ramble. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:08 am Post subject: |
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| But seriously, I keep at least one extra original diploma and three sets of sealed transcripts at all times along with the other things it's good to have on hand...like Nyquil, condoms and chili powder. |
I would be interested in hearing proposals for activities that require a diploma, sealed transcripts, Nyquil, condoms, and chili powder. |
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merlot
Joined: 04 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 5:46 am Post subject: |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
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| But seriously, I keep at least one extra original diploma and three sets of sealed transcripts at all times along with the other things it's good to have on hand...like Nyquil, condoms and chili powder. |
I would be interested in hearing proposals for activities that require a diploma, sealed transcripts, Nyquil, condoms, and chili powder. |
Granted, it's pretty kinky when you use the whole shabang, especially if you're not careful with the chili powder. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:08 am Post subject: |
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| merlot wrote: |
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| But seriously, I keep at least one extra original diploma and three sets of sealed transcripts at all times along with the other things it's good to have on hand...like Nyquil, condoms and chili powder. |
I would be interested in hearing proposals for activities that require a diploma, sealed transcripts, Nyquil, condoms, and chili powder. |
Granted, it's pretty kinky when you use the whole shabang, especially if you're not careful with the chili powder. |
Do you put it inside or outside th...nevermind... |
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Hyeon Een
Joined: 24 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:48 am Post subject: |
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I just thought of something. I paid $99.00 for my degree and I'm wondering if I need a replacement if they will want another $99.00 or they'll be cool about it and just send me another one for a nominal fee.
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From what I've heard on here most North American Universities can provide you with another diploma if you lose yours. I thought I'd lost my diploma once and contacted my University about a replacement. They told me they didn't do them. I could not get another diploma. I could only get a letter saying I'd graduated instead, which might/probably would be unacceptable in Korea. My University was a Scottish one.
Luckily it turned out my father had just 'filed it away' somewhere 'safe' and kind of forgotten when I wasn't around. I found it =)
It's best to use notarized copies when dealing with the mail/recruiters/bosses/anyone-at-all-who-wants-your-diploma-for-whatever-reason. |
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SOOHWA101
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
Location: Makin moves...trying to find 24pyung
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:00 am Post subject: |
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The consulate in Houston is simply uninformed and makes the Visa process way more difficult than necessary. I sent my original to Korea, got a Visa issuence number, and then applied for my E-2 here in the states. The consulate then required my ORIGINAL diploma and transcripts, "but it was in Korea" I replied. "No matter" she said, "no diploma, no E-2." The school had to send it back to me.
I got fed up and ordered another diploma from Texas A&M just in case. I called the graduation department, explained my situation, and now 7 days and $30.00 later I have another diploma. VERY EASY!! Easier than jumping through all of the hoops and getting photocopies from the Houston consulate. |
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merlot
Joined: 04 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:13 am Post subject: |
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| diploma from Texas A&M |
Pardon me for getting off topic, but speaking of Texas A&M I was reading they found a skeleton all curled up in an old closet a couple of weeks ago in one of the old classroom buildings that has only been used for storeage for like 30 years or something.
It took several weeks to finally identify the body.
It turned out to be Larry Doyle, the 1967 Texas A&M hide-n-seek grand champion. |
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SOOHWA101
Joined: 04 Mar 2006
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:22 am Post subject: |
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| merlot wrote: |
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| diploma from Texas A&M |
Pardon me for getting off topic, but speaking of Texas A&M I was reading they found a skeleton all curled up in an old closet a couple of weeks ago in one of the old classroom buildings that has only been used for storeage for like 30 years or something.
It took several weeks to finally identify the body.
It turned out to be Larry Doyle, the 1967 Texas A&M hide-n-seek grand champion. |
This is true in fact. The dean then decided to award him with the 1st place trophy, but was unable to locate the family for the ceremonies. Apparently the talent is genetic. |
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merlot
Joined: 04 Nov 2005
Location: I tried to contain myself but I escaped.
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| Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2006 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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| merlot wrote: |
| SOOHWA101 wrote: |
| diploma from Texas A&M |
Pardon me for getting off topic, but speaking of Texas A&M I was reading they found a skeleton all curled up in an old closet a couple of weeks ago in one of the old classroom buildings that has only been used for storeage for like 30 years or something.
It took several weeks to finally identify the body.
It turned out to be Larry Doyle, the 1967 Texas A&M hide-n-seek grand champion. |
This is true in fact. The dean then decided to award him with the 1st place trophy, but was unable to locate the family for the ceremonies. Apparently the talent is genetic. |
Yes, but it's shame the dean assigned the Aggie brail team to find the family, for although thorough, they tend to take quite some time to get certain things done.
I guess it takes an Aggie to appreciate an Aggie joke and I bet few know what the hell an Aggie is around here  |
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