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[bettypie]

Let me just say that I am very, very sorry to be this person... I'm sure this information is on here somewhere and believe me, I've looked! I am just having a really hard time finding definitive answers, and I am running out of time (on my lunch break at work). So can someone just take pity on me and answer these simple questions?

1. is a State-level CRC acceptable?

2. Do I need to get my diploma apostilled, too? If so, and I graduated in a state other than where I live now, will I have to send my diploma back to the state / take it back myself?

3. Is there a web page somewhere that outlines these procedures and all the other visa requirements step by step???


Thanks, and again my apologies...

[amoonbot]

1. Yes, a state-wide CRC is acceptable.

2. You only need to get a COPY of your diploma apostilled if you do not want to send the original one to the school/immigration office.

3. You can visit the Korean immigration website and your nearest Korean consulate website for better reference.

[wallythewhale]

[the oak llama]

OP

for your question 2:

I am preeettty sure that you don't need to go back to the state where the diploma was issued. What is important is that you get your dimploma copy NOTARIZED in the same state that you request an APOSTILLE from.

You do not get anything stamped on your original and you don't send your original anywhere.

1. Take your diploma to a notary where you live
2. Tell them that you need a "true copy" made. This means that they will make a photocopy of your diploma and notarize that photocopy.
3. That true copy is what you will send to the Dept of State where you live to get an Apostille attached.

To find the apostille guidelines, find the website for your state's State Dept and look for things like "Certification / Authentication of Documents."

They will probably just need you to send your notarized photocopy, a money order, and a little cover sheet to tell them what country you will be using it in.

You will need to do the same thing with your CRC, so maybe save on shipping and send them both together.

If you have any specific questions about the rest of the paperwork I would be glad to point you in the right direction.

[bettypie]

Thanks to all, your responses have been very helpful

One thing I forgot to ask about that I'm not clear on: What's up with the visa interview? I know that I have to go to the Korean embassy in Seattle in order to get my visa, but what are the details of that visit? Something about an interview? Will I have to make more than one trip?

Thanks again for sharing all of your knowledge, I really appreciate it!

[andrewchon]

That's an immigration procedure for identity theft. A brief eyeball check to see that you are who you claim to be on paper.