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cms989
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 Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:01 am Post subject: Don't have original degree yet |
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Hi there,
I just graduated this month with a B.A. and want to come to Korea around March. Will recruiters or GEPIK even bother with me now that I don't have a degree copy to give them? It won't even be posted to my transcript that I've graduated until late next month.
I get conflicting reports as to what is required for the visa, specifically the criminal background check. If someone could explain to me in simple terms what, as an American, I need in this regard it would be much appreciated. Also if I should do it before I leave the country--I'm going to New Zealand in about a week and will be there until I go to Korea. |
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Huh Kyung-young
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:39 am Post subject: |
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| Moved this here from General since it's more pertinent to this forum. |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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The short answer is - "No."
The long answer is - "Maybe... it depends on the dates and the Immigration officer." |
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DC in Suwon
Joined: 14 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:43 pm Post subject: Re: Don't have original degree yet |
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| cms989 wrote: |
Hi there,
I just graduated this month with a B.A. and want to come to Korea around March. Will recruiters or GEPIK even bother with me now that I don't have a degree copy to give them? It won't even be posted to my transcript that I've graduated until late next month.
I get conflicting reports as to what is required for the visa, specifically the criminal background check. If someone could explain to me in simple terms what, as an American, I need in this regard it would be much appreciated. Also if I should do it before I leave the country--I'm going to New Zealand in about a week and will be there until I go to Korea. |
For the criminal background check, I went to my local police department. Got the background check (free). Then mailed it out to Tallahassee (FL capital) to get apostillized. It took a while to get back. That seems to be what they want. |
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Darkray16
Joined: 09 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2008 2:25 pm Post subject: Re: Don't have original degree yet |
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| cms989 wrote: |
Hi there,
I just graduated this month with a B.A. and want to come to Korea around March. Will recruiters or GEPIK even bother with me now that I don't have a degree copy to give them? It won't even be posted to my transcript that I've graduated until late next month.
I get conflicting reports as to what is required for the visa, specifically the criminal background check. If someone could explain to me in simple terms what, as an American, I need in this regard it would be much appreciated. Also if I should do it before I leave the country--I'm going to New Zealand in about a week and will be there until I go to Korea. |
I don't know about GEPIK, but EPIK has accepted my application even though I won't have a copy of my degree til March. They said a letter from my school stating precisely and explicitly when I will graduate is enough. Once I do get my grades finalized and graduation completed next month, EPIK wants a letter stating that I have graduated and an official transcript that would state the same. In march I also need to send a copy of my degree to them. |
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cms989
Joined: 18 Nov 2008
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| Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 9:37 am Post subject: |
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| Thank you very much, both questions answered. Looks like I can go ahead and apply now. |
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