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hypnotist · Joined: 04 Dec 2004 Location: I wish I were a sock

I've got to get a transcript for my MBA application. Amusingly, my university refuse to disclose anything other than my yearly class mark to anyone else.

Still, it's only 7 quid + 1 quid per additional copy.

declan · Joined: 25 Mar 2004

I got my uni transcripts in the sealed envelope sent to my recruiter because i don't have a permanent address at the moment.

He opened the official uni envelope which rendered my transripts useless. Thats how strict they are at the moment with the transcripts.

I ve got to get another copy of my transripts sent over in the official uni envelope- only allowed to be opened at the immigration office. Going to cost about 50,000 won and much more than that in added stress and hassle.

harryh · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: south of Seoul

Is it really that strict now?

I obtained transcripts from my university 3 years ago. At the time I asked if I could have my transcripts 'sealed'. I was then told, that my university (in England) didn't seal transcripts, and that it was the policy of the university not to seal transcripts.

Have any other Brits been in the same situation?

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

declan · Joined: 25 Mar 2004

Yes they really are that strict.

Last year i didn't need any transcripts to get my E2 visa but this time around i definately have to get the transcripts and they should be sealed in a college envelope.

I'm taking a chance. I'm getting a copy of my transcripts sent over with just a college envelope my college gave to my family if there was a problem the first time around. I hope that will be enough.

Fingers crossed. I'm not sure why they want the transcripts sealed... I hope having them in a college envelope will be ok..

PolyChronic Time Girl · Joined: 15 Dec 2004 Location: Korea Exited

The only probably would be the time....my college would take almost a month to send official transcripts.

guangho · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 7:26 am Post subject:

They took my photocopied diploma and emailed transcripts but I had both notarized at the embassy in Gwangamun.

joe_doufu · Joined: 09 May 2005 Location: Elsewhere

I lined up a job when I was in the States and I mailed a packet including my real diploma and color photocopies of my transcripts. The immigration office demanded real transcripts. Basically, I told my employer that it would take at least a week to get my transcript, almost a week to FedEx it to them in Korea, and another week for them to FedEx back the visa permission and for me to drive to the nearest consulate and get a visa.

I told them I really wanted to start ASAP and that I was considering offers from other schools. With this inspiration, they *somehow* persuaded the immigration office to approve my visa with only a copy of the transcript... but I was required to bring a real transcript with me and submit it as soon as I arrived. I think immigration is serious about transcripts.

I'm in Anyang, Gyeonggi-do

harryh · Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: south of Seoul

dodgybarnet · Posted: Sat May 21, 2005 9:45 pm Post subject:

I went through these shenanigans a year ago before coming to Korea. As a Brit (went to Edinburgh Uni) it was pretty hard for me to get transcripts. My Uni does not provide official ones (nor copies of my degree - if you lose it, it's gone).

After plenty of phone calls and mucking about, I was sent a few photocopies of my transcipt - not the most official looking thing around.

I then took my these and photocopies of my degree, and had everything notarised by the London Chambre of commerce. (suppost to be 10quid a stamp but if your smile sweetly it's free) then sent all these to the Korean embassy to be re-notarised for 4 quid per sheet.

The result is pretty much the only solution for British educated people.

If you're sitting in Korea reading this though, and need transcripts... you're buggered I think. Damn Koreans...