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Park English

Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Location: Itaewon Seoul
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 1:45 am Post subject: IMPORTANT NEW REGULATIONS of IMMIGRATION |
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View below for ACCEPTABLE and UNACCEPTABLE examples of university transcripts
Please carefully read the following information:
Required documents for an E-2 visa:
Original university Diploma, which will be returned after visa processing (or notarized copy from the Korean Consulate ONLY) (?)
University Official Transcripts (Must be sealed and stamped along the seal line view example photos below)
2 passport size Photos
A Photocopy of the front pages of your passport (pages with photo & signature) A copy of Resume
Signed Contract
*Documents in italics means it can be sent later by fax/email
Please note:
Passport, Diploma, Transcripts MUST have the exact same name (?)
Passport must not expire within 6 months
Please use DHL or FedEx ONLY (make sure to send it by a secure courier company)
Please email your employer/recruitment agency the tracking number for your FedEx/ DHL package
EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE TRANSCRIPTS BELOW:
THE FOLLOWING EXAMPLE OF TRANSCRIPTS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE

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CBP

Joined: 15 May 2006 Location: Korea
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:53 am Post subject: |
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Park, you've posted this before. People are wary of your intentions here, so be selective in what you post. |
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Big Mac
Joined: 17 Sep 2005
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:54 am Post subject: |
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I don't understand what is new here. This is all stuff that I already knew. What is the point of this? |
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corroonb
Joined: 04 Aug 2006
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Everybody should know this by now. We've had many, many threads about degrees and transcripts. The OP is just spamming, anyone in employmentt in Korea or seeking it will know this. Anyway all this is in the FAQ. |
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princess
Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: soul of Asia
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 2:25 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah...whatever...My university puts a stamped seal over the flap of the envelope, but no one signs their name on it. Also, the same name on everything does not apply to the ladies. |
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inkoreaforgood
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Location: Inchon
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Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Why don't the moderators do something about a recruiter posting the same info multiple times? Isn't it the same as advertising for free on this site??? |
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bixlerscott

Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Location: Near Wonju, South Korea
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 11:49 am Post subject: Middle Names and Middle Inititals Variances |
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The deal with our American passports having our middle name rather than our middle initial like on our degrees is silly. Korean immigration should verify with the U.S. dept. of Education, the U.S. Social Security Administration, the U.S. Dept. of Revenue, and the U.S. Dept. of State to verify and match identities and degrees rather than relying on a job candidate to prove it.
You mean to tell me there going to decline my E-2 visa becuase my name on the degree reads, "John S. Smith" while on the passport it reads, "John Seibert Smith"? Name given here is fictional example to demonstrate real situation. |
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princess
Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: soul of Asia
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: Middle Names and Middle Inititals Variances |
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bixlerscott wrote: |
The deal with our American passports having our middle name rather than our middle initial like on our degrees is silly. Korean immigration should verify with the U.S. dept. of Education, the U.S. Social Security Administration, the U.S. Dept. of Revenue, and the U.S. Dept. of State to verify and match identities and degrees rather than relying on a job candidate to prove it.
You mean to tell me there going to decline my E-2 visa becuase my name on the degree reads, "John S. Smith" while on the passport it reads, "John Seibert Smith"? Name given here is fictional example to demonstrate real situation. |
I highly doubt you'll have problems getting an E2. I never have, unless immi just got stricter... |
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Smurfette

Joined: 21 Jun 2006
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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My envelopes looked like the third pic. It was rejected. So I sent another one with a signature and a stamp. It was rejected because the signature was of the acting registrar and not the one that was printed on the paper work. So I had to get the school to write a letter explaining why and fax it. I don't see why they couldn't just pick up the freakin phone and call. And this was after I was already approved for a visa earlier in the year....  |
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spliff

Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:46 pm Post subject: |
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Oh...diddly-squat!  |
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just because

Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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smurfette wrote: |
I don't see why they couldn't just pick up the freakin phone and call. |
probably due to the fact that the people in immigration can't speak English they don't call..... |
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Park English

Joined: 08 Oct 2006 Location: Itaewon Seoul
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Middle Names and Middle Inititals Variances |
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bixlerscott wrote: |
The deal with our American passports having our middle name rather than our middle initial like on our degrees is silly. Korean immigration should verify with the U.S. dept. of Education, the U.S. Social Security Administration, the U.S. Dept. of Revenue, and the U.S. Dept. of State to verify and match identities and degrees rather than relying on a job candidate to prove it.
You mean to tell me there going to decline my E-2 visa becuase my name on the degree reads, "John S. Smith" while on the passport it reads, "John Seibert Smith"? Name given here is fictional example to demonstrate real situation. |
HI Scott,
It really depends.
Despite having assisted hundreds of teachers in getting their visas in Korea, the immigration still surprises us from time to time. It is unfortunate that they do not standardize and update their regulations and changes consistently on their websites as well as the Korean Consulates' sites. All we can do is guide teachers based on our experiences and knowledge, to carefully prepare their documents so that chances in being rejected are minimal.
There had been instances where visa applicants have been rejected, as one form of document had an initial and another had the full name spelled out.
From our experience, I would say you have a 50/50% chance of getting your visa if you sent it as is. I would suggest getting a confirmation letter at your earliest convenience from your university stating that the names on the documents all belong to you and include it in the package. It would not be fun to send your documents twice by FedEx or DHL as they do get pricey!
Thank you for your civilized response.
Wish you the best of luck |
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John Henry
Joined: 24 Sep 2004
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Wow, you really seem to be really informed. Can I work for you? |
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spliff

Joined: 19 Jan 2004 Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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Park English wrote
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Thank you for your civilized response. |
Double...Oh...diddly-squat!  |
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Smurfette

Joined: 21 Jun 2006
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Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 5:33 am Post subject: |
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just because wrote: |
smurfette wrote: |
I don't see why they couldn't just pick up the freakin phone and call. |
probably due to the fact that the people in immigration can't speak English they don't call..... |
Are you serious? They don't have a department that deals with that? That's nuts.  |
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