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Fat-Elvis · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Boston

I'm about to be applying to schools in S Korea and recruiting companies, and want to get this apostille stuff out of the way. I have two questions: do I need multiple apostilles (like I'll probably need multiple sealed transcripts), or just one to make copies with? Also, do I just need an apostille for my criminal background check, or do I need one for my degree as well?

Thanks in advance!

kirsi · Joined: 29 May 2009 Location: dongtan

I dont think a copied apostille counts for anything, but you will need your background check apostilled and I am not sending my original diploma but rather notarized + apostilled versions. Make sure you get at least a state-wide background check.

Fat-Elvis · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Boston

Ugh, this is more complicated than I thought. So if I get a background check from a local police department that won't be good enough? Also, how many apostilles would you recommend getting? And can you get a degree notarized at the same place you get it apostilled?

kirsi · Joined: 29 May 2009 Location: dongtan

Fat-Elvis · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Boston

Will a state-wide background check in just one state be insufficient if I've lived in multiple states?

kirsi · Joined: 29 May 2009 Location: dongtan

I believe so.

lifeinkorea · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: somewhere in China

I got just a local city check last year, and they accepted it. Maybe they need statewide for first timers getting E-2's.

kirsi · Joined: 29 May 2009 Location: dongtan

there are a few threads about some recent changes in regards to the background check

lifeinkorea · Joined: 24 Jan 2009 Location: somewhere in China

I called 1345 (number for foreigners who speak Chinese and English) and asked about it. I was told if I am already in Korea, I can transfer my visa without a CRC. and that I don't even need another one.

I-am-me · Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Location: Hermit Kingdom

Kikomom · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:19 am Post subject:

Yes, it's a good idea to get it your CBC and diploma notarized, apostilled and ready to go. But they may be only good for three (or six?) months. One apostille of each (CBC and diploma) should be sufficient if you've narrowed your job search down to the one job you are satisfied to apply for--you've talking to them, ok with the contract, and both parties are happy. You don't send them to Korea until you are ready to send them a signed contract. Keep your originals (unapostilled) and copies of everything you send. But even then some things go snafu and the job gets cancelled at the last minute. Then you may need those originals (CBC and degree) to start over with a new job search.

It's helpful when you're asking these questions to tell us what state you are from, or doing your application from. But you can find the information you need by googling the 'state apostille', e.g., "North Carolina Apostille".

Find the OFFICIAL site, one with a .gov or .us url. Don't use the .net or .com's. These are people who will do it for you for a fee, but you can just as easily do it yourself. Everything you need should be on your state website--where to go, what to do, what to send, who to call for questions, how much it costs, how to pay, even an explanation of what an apostille is (Authentication).

If you're close enough you can walk in and get it done in a few minutes. Otherwise it takes about a week to get it thru the USPS and back--IF you are asking this from the states. Like I said, it's helpful to know where you're from.

Fat-Elvis · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Location: Boston

I'm in wisconsin.

Kikomom · Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:03 pm Post subject:

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=wisconsin+apostille

Use the first link. They have a form to download there.

The items you want apostilled must be notarized in the state you send them to. The purpose of an apostille is to authenticate the notary that is authorized by and on file with that State.

oskinny1 · Joined: 10 Nov 2006 Location: Right behind you!

I recommend you get 2-3 copies of each notarized and apostilled. I applied for a C4 visa and only needed a single copy of each. But for my E2 visa I was asked to provide 2 copies of everything (this is for a public school which is hiring me independently (no SMOE or EPIK nonsense).

It may cost a bit extra to get the multiple copies, but if things fall through you don't have to do it all again.

As for getting multiple checks from multiple states, don't worry about that. Korea will eventually catch on about how things work in the US, but they haven't yet.

iammac2002 · Joined: 12 Jun 2009 Location: 'n Beter plek.

OMG, I'm so glad I'm not American! I can just go to the capital city and do everything there. I don't have to worry about the different countries I have lived in my life before leaving high school!