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[joltaxt]

One of the requirements in getting a job is sending in your original diploma or a notarized copy with an apostille.

- To those who have sent it, did they return your diploma to you once you arrived? When did you get it back?
- If you don't feel comfortable sending your original to Korea, how did you go about getting the notarized copy with an apostille?

Thanks.

[dean_burrito]

There are a few circumstances, well maybe many, where the school will hold someone's diploma against their wishes. I wouldn't worry about it so much and just send your original since it is easier. But because these horror stories are out there you should try to get it back as soon as you get to Korea. Perhaps you can tell them your promised your mom you would send it back to her to hang on the wall as soon as you could. That may be a better strategy than telling your new boss you don't trust them.

[smoggy]

make a copy and have it appostilled, and tell the school that it is hung in a heavy frame on your wall. My recruited knew that I wasn't going to give my diploma when he received the copies, and told me it was ok. I did not even have to use my excuse.

[staticdelusion]

1. Make a copy of your diplomat.

2. Put a language to make it a certified copy:
�certified to be a true and exact copy of the original by YOUR NAME�
Your signature

You may have one witness (Optional)
�Witness by JANE DOE�

3. Affidavit to be notarized at the local bank � it should be free of charge to get docs. Notarized.

4. Get them apostilled.

[vegemite99]

If you can NOT send your diploma, don't. I sent my original, rolled up in a big tube to protect it, and it was given back to me after I arrived, creased and crumpled. I never thought of my degree as a big deal until I saw it in that condition, and it pi@#ed me off....

[Chamomile]

Some universities will issue you an additional diploma for a fee. Sometimes the fee is really low, like ten dollars, sometimes quite a bit more. I ordered an extra from my university, and that's what I give to schools. I don't have to worry about people not returning it, or not returning it in good condition.

[Dude Ranch]

pay to get a couple of colour photo copies
get it notarized by a lawyer, and then get it notarized a second time by the Korean consulate

send away