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[Novalis]

I�m planning on coming to Korea within the next few weeks, and there are some things I�m unsure of about official documents that I will need.

I�ve seen this term a few times: ARC. What�s an ARC, what does �A-R-C� stand for, and how do I get one?

I talked to a recruiter last night, and she told me to process my visa I have to Fed Ex the language school director my diploma, my transcript, my contract, my picture, and a copy of the picture page of my passport. Alright, there are some problems here. My diploma has already been apostilled for Mexico. It has a sticker on the corner of it, and a sheet of paper stuck behind it that is a notarized copy from the Secretary of State�s Office from the state that I�m from here in the U.S. Is this going to be OK, or am I going to have to call my university again to get another copy of my diploma? Second, when they say they want my picture, what do they mean exactly? Do I have to go get two more passport photos taken at Walmart or Sears or wherever? If so, then there goes another $17. I�m in the U.S. right now, by the way. Third, when they say they want a copy of the picture page of my passport, can�t I just e-mail the language school director a scanned copy of the picture page of my passport, or do they want me to snail mail them a photocopy of the picture page of my passport?

[buddy bradley]

When they say they want your picture, they want a nice big one of you wearing a suit with a fat smile on your face.

As for the ARC, check the FAQ's you lazy bum.

[crazylemongirl]

Novalis, please make sure you check out the FAQsas a lot of your questions are answered there.

ARC = alien registration card. You have to get one within 3 months of arriving here.

For your degree I would strongly urge that you get your degree notarized. What you do is you make copies of your degree pay a fee and the korean consulate stamps the copies.

Get some photos taken at walmart. If your traveling overseas you can never get too many passport photos I've gone through 6 in the last year!

As for the passport page just send them a copy with your other bits and pieces. It makes for less headaches later.

CLG
PS be sure to check out the useful websites thread too.