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suzhou2010
Joined: 09 Feb 2005
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 Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:06 am Post subject: Clearing up of issue of Criminal Background Check |
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Sorry I know this issue has been discussed, but i've been reading through threads and am getting two different points of view . .
I want to know if a USA state background check 'apostilled' or authorized at the Consulate/Embassy in Seoul is enough OR do I really need an FBI criminal record check?
Also - I'm trying to prepare all my documents for the work VISA at a university - can anyone point me to a thread that lists all the documents needed? I want to get things ready before deciding on the school . .
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fergalreid
Joined: 02 Apr 2010
Location: Dublin, Ireland
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Apostilled state criminal background checks suffice. |
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SeoulNate
Joined: 04 Jun 2010
Location: Hyehwa
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:34 pm Post subject: |
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| apparently they just changed that requirement. You need a Fed background check now. |
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tgrear2008
Joined: 14 Apr 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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You mean changed it in the last couple weeks? Because I was just issued my immigration number yesterday with a state check.
But hey, who knows? |
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Morticae
Joined: 06 May 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:13 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like it isn't going into effect until the end of August/beginning of September. Even then, it will probably be a "soft" enactment, where they pick and choose who they want to enforce it on. 
IMO, a Fed check is pretty simple to get and not that expensive. Only downfall is you'll have to wait a bit. There's a number you can call for the estimated wait time. |
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suzhou2010
Joined: 09 Feb 2005
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Others have stated the Federal check will be necessary by the end of the summer . . . problem is it takes 2-3 months from what I've read . . so alot of schools/immigration will need to work around it and go with the state check. |
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oskinny1
Joined: 10 Nov 2006
Location: Right behind you!
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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| Morticae wrote: |
Looks like it isn't going into effect until the end of August/beginning of September. Even then, it will probably be a "soft" enactment, where they pick and choose who they want to enforce it on.
IMO, a Fed check is pretty simple to get and not that expensive. Only downfall is you'll have to wait a bit. There's a number you can call for the estimated wait time. |
Where, other than Dave's rumor mill, can someone find this information? A link anyone? |
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furtakk
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:36 pm Post subject: |
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| oskinny1 wrote: |
| Morticae wrote: |
Looks like it isn't going into effect until the end of August/beginning of September. Even then, it will probably be a "soft" enactment, where they pick and choose who they want to enforce it on.
IMO, a Fed check is pretty simple to get and not that expensive. Only downfall is you'll have to wait a bit. There's a number you can call for the estimated wait time. |
Where, other than Dave's rumor mill, can someone find this information? A link anyone? |
immi's website isn't updated yet, but you can call immigration and ask how it would affect your situation (if you're in-between/will be in-between jobs). |
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