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lyekka
Joined: 17 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 4:41 am Post subject: Important Question About Visa |
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| I have been offered a job in Seoul but due to time constraints the employer wants to fly me to Japan to get the Visa instead of waiting for it to be done in my home country (Canada). I am in Canada at the moment. I worked in Korea before but I have never had the Visa processed in Japan. It was always done through the consulate here. Recently, I read something about Visa changes and having to have face-to-face interviews in your home country. Can someone tell me if it is still possible to get my Visa processed in Japan? |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:22 am Post subject: |
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| Yes, you can get a visa in a third country if you have previously held an E-1, E-2 or E-3 and have no history of Immigration offences. |
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Kikomom
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: them thar hills--Penna, USA--Zippy is my kid, the teacher in ROK. You can call me Kiko
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:31 am Post subject: |
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| cruisemonkey wrote: |
| Yes, you can get a visa in a third country if you have previously held an E-1, E-2 or E-3 and have no history of Immigration offences. |
This is how I understand it too. Only FIRST TIME E2 visa holders must apply and interview in their home country.
Get them to pay for overnight accommodations in Japan while you're at it. (save receipts) |
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cruisemonkey
Joined: 04 Jul 2005
Location: Hopefully, the same place as my luggage.
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 5:35 am Post subject: |
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| Kikomom wrote: |
| cruisemonkey wrote: |
| Yes, you can get a visa in a third country if you have previously held an E-1, E-2 or E-3 and have no history of Immigration offences. |
This is how I understand it too. Only FIRST TIME E2 visa holders must apply and interview in their home country. |
Even 'first timers' can use a third country if they have their degree verified by the KCUE. |
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lyekka
Joined: 17 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 6:07 am Post subject: One more question |
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Thanks to everyone who replied.  I just have one more question. This one is about the criminal check. I got mine here (in Canada) and it has the official police department stamp. Do I still need to have it notarized by a lawyer or notary public AND the Korean consulate here before I send it to my employer in Korea? It seems odd to have to do that since I will be getting the Visa in Japan, but better safe than sorry. I thought I better ask. |
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