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Optimus Prime · Joined: 05 Jul 2007

They just had it on Arirang. Korean lawmakers are finalizing legislation in the wake of the CPN situation, requiring all E2 applicants to provide degrees, transcripts, and now Criminal Background checks. They also said that this will go into effect immediately for all E2 applications.

I'm all for this, but I'm hoping they keep the background checks on file somewhere, so we don't have to keep doing it every year.

I do wonder though how many hagwon teachers who got caught with a joint way back in college are going to be ending their careers in ESL.

ED209 · Joined: 17 Oct 2006

canuckistan · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:33 am Post subject:

From what I understand there are two possibilities for Canadians. One you can get from the RCMP in Ottawa by submitting your fingerprints (imprinted properly with the right ink) and takes up to 3-4 months to get back to you (see their website). I did this one for US immigration.

The other you can get by walking into a police station or RCMP detachment if you're still at home, pay a fee, and they run your name through their computers, and I'm assuming provide you with a letter. This seems to be the easier/quicker option.

Has Korean immigration made any stipulations as to what kind of background check they'll require, ie: the full slam fingerprint variety?

mehamrick · Joined: 28 Aug 2006 Location: South Korea

is it just me or if you have a felonly charge your not able to get a passport issued to you? and definately not able to leave the country? i say charge.. let say conviction....

bacasper · Joined: 26 Mar 2007

canuckistan · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 6:48 am Post subject:

Bibbitybop · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Location: Seoul

In the USA, "charge" means you are awaiting court, and on a felony, you'd better not try to flee the country.

"Conviction" means you can't leave the country until the government lets you. That can take years or decades, depending upon your situation.

What about online background checks. Will Korea accept those? These are popular in the USA with employers and there are valid ones available.

Hyeon Een · Joined: 24 Jun 2005

Only for new E-2s? I'm planning on renewing mine for at least 2 more years from March next year. If its for everyone I guess I better get one done next time I go home.

Brits:
Any Brits know how easy it is to get one done? I think I looked into it about 2 years ago when I was considering applying for a public school job.. I think you have to apply with your local police force right?

I'm from Surrey and that's always been my 'permanent' address. However my parents recently sold their house and moved to another county (whichever one Bournemouth is in.. I don't even know the name..). So I guess their new house would be my 'permanent' UK address now.. either that or I'm homeless in the UK. So where should I apply for a criminal record check?

mistermasan · Joined: 20 Sep 2007 Location: 10+ yrs on Dave's ESL cafe

heck do the credit check as well. narrow the pool of applicants even further. we might get a raise out of this yet.

Tony_Balony · Joined: 12 Apr 2007

The Koreans are monkey-primate level retard for still asking for "degrees".
What a stupid notion.

The background checks are going to be the next chronic disaster.

VanIslander · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 7:29 am Post subject:

Young FRANKenstein

cruisemonkey · Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:04 am Post subject:

StephannieK · Joined: 22 Jan 2006 Location: Gyeongbuk-do

The FBI site says it take 16-18 weeks IF your prints have been done properly & with the right ink. You wont know if the prints are usable until 6-8 weeks after submission. I'm supposed to have this in EPIK's office by Dec 15th

FBI site says they can POSSIBLY do this quicker if you are under a timeline, after staying up late to give them a call I find out they are overwhelmed with requests (how many from Korea already I wonder??) and it is now estimated at 28 weeks (yes Twenty eight) before it can be delivered to you (with submission of usable prints)

IMPOSSIBLE~!

So after relaying this info to the EPIK office I was directed to this site. Was told that they provide 'acceptable" checks for the EPIK office, but doesnt' say if it will be good for immigration... sigh

[url]www.backcheck.net [/url]

They have several different kinds of checks, and EPIK doesnt' say which kind to get, so I'm guessing two checks, 1) sex offenders & 2) federal check (checks you in all federal districts)

Each background check comes with a ssn check, so it's going to show every place I've worked in since my first job at 14. damn I hope I dont have to get a county check for all those places... my family moved around alot & so did I as an adult~!! this could cost a small fortune & make just getting the job too expensive to be worth it~!

I'm hoping the sex offenders will do the trick especiallywith a federal check with it. Still waiting on EPIK to clarify which check they want and waiting to hear back from "backcheck" for a pricing... but they do say they have a 2-3 day turn around so at least you get your record quickly

marlow · Joined: 06 Feb 2005