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sullivan87
Joined: 08 Jul 2009
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 Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 8:08 am Post subject: Visas and CBC |
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I am trying to find a job teaching in Korea and was wondering about the Criminal Background Check required by immigration. I have had one recruiter tell me that because I have two misdemeanors (underage drinking and disorderly person) from high school four years ago it is "almost a certainty" that they would reject my visa application. However I have heard there are people teaching in Korea with DUIs on their records and the like. I have two questions regarding this issue.
1. Is there any truth to the recruiters claim or do I have a good chance of getting an E2?
2. What about other East Asian countries? Might I have better luck somewhere else?
Any input would be much appreciated. |
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PackDaddy
Joined: 06 Jul 2009
Location: Virginia
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| Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 2:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I am in a similar situation. I have a tresspassing conviction on my record from 3 years ago. It was the lowest class misdemeanor and I ended up paying the $30 fine. I'm very nervous about this being on my record and I want to know if anyone out there has gotten a visa with misdemeanors on my record, particularly non-sex non-drug non-alcohol related offenses. |
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wallythewhale
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Thu Jul 09, 2009 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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| Ask your recruiter if they are accepting local CBC's. If they do, you might be in luck and it might not show up on your CBC. If you get a state or national CBC, everything will show up and I won't know how it works, but if it's just a misdemeanor, then i don't think it would affect your odds with immigration since traffic violations are also considered misdemeanors (and they fine more), but isn't considered a violation with the immigration. |
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sullivan87
Joined: 08 Jul 2009
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:04 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks for the tip. i would assume there is some kind of nation-wide standard for what they accept though, seeing as this is a visa issue. have you heard of local CBC's being acceptable at all? |
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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
Location: Right behind you!
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 11:32 am Post subject: |
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| Locals were accepted last month. Now I am hearing from my recruiter that I need a state check. From what she said, if the immigration officer's wife made him a good breakfast then you may get by with a local check. If the kimchi was bad then you are SOL. |
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wallythewhale
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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| sullivan87 wrote: |
| Thanks for the tip. i would assume there is some kind of nation-wide standard for what they accept though, seeing as this is a visa issue. have you heard of local CBC's being acceptable at all? |
Not from anyone that I know, but my recruiter personally told me that it was okay so if it turns around on me, I can blame them for it. He said something about public schools not needing a statewide CBC but private schools do. I'm guessing that public schools are a little more lenient, but I would go with the state CBC just in case unless you already have your local CBC. |
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Straphanger
Joined: 09 Oct 2008
Location: Chilgok, Korea
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| Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 7:25 pm Post subject: |
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| That would positively suck if a MIP ticket and a drunk & disorderly would keep you from getting a job. If it does, make sure you get documentation of that, take it to the judge, show him that your previous convictions are having an effect on your ability to make a living in the real world, and get them sealed / expunged. It can only help you in the future, one way or another. |
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