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kathleenjosh
Joined: 22 Jun 2010
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 Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 1:50 pm Post subject: New diploma regulations? |
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Hi, this is our first post. This has been a good resource...thanks!
So we're in the process of working with a recruiter on finding job prospects in Korea. We have our background checks w/ apostille, diplomas, our transcripts are on the way, and things were looking pretty good. Today we received this email with the subject heading: "...Teaching In Korea_ IMPORTANT_ Visa Document Change_ July 15th"
below is the pertinent text, and the question is, are any of you aware of this sudden change? where can we go to find more info about its validity?
Starting July 15th, immigration is no longer accepting original diplomas; you must either send a copy of your diploma notarized by Korean Consulate or Embassy, or an apostilled copy of your diploma. You WILL NOT send your original diploma to Korea after July 15th.
US: Since US Korean Consulates/Embassies no longer notarize copies of diplomas, you will need to get an apostilled copy of your diploma; you can only get the apostilled copy of your diploma in the same state as your university: http://www.apostilleinfo.com/usa.htm.
Sorry about the sudden change; we were just informed by immigration today
what do you think?
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SunDevil Dre
Joined: 07 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:00 pm Post subject: |
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I wasn't aware of the rule change, but have been advised not to send the original diploma, anyway. Get copies of the diplomas notarized (most universities do it for free) before obtaining the apostille.
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pangaea
Joined: 20 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 2:41 pm Post subject: |
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I prefer to send a copy anyway. You will probably need to bring the original with you because immigration might want to see it. My director had to have mine for something, I think to get my ARC card. I don't know why, though. Obviously, it was accepted by immigration for visa purposes, so why a local office had to check it is beyond me.
Anyway, it can be kind of a hassle to get your diploma copied, notarized and apostilled, but it can be done. Save yourself some trouble and just go ahead and get several copies done at the same time. Visa regulations seem to change all the time here, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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I heard something similar. Does the copy of the diploma still need to be notarized or just apostilled?
I just went 2 days ago to get my CBC checked.....Now I have to go back again! |
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Morticae
Joined: 06 May 2010
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| Well, this is terrible. It is so much more difficult for me to get a certified, notarized, apostilled copy of my degree (even more expensive) than to just get a new original copy. Maybe if I lived in the state I wouldn't mind as much, but I have to bug old roommates to get it done for me. I guess next time I'll have him get me a bunch at the same time. |
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recessiontime
Joined: 21 Jun 2010
Location: Got avatar privileges nyahahaha
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| Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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| no actually this is a good thing. I wont have to hear on dave's how your hagwon owner is holding your paper hostage. |
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gummychoco
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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| Is it true that you have to get it apostilled in the same state as the University? My husband went to college out of state but we got it apostilled here just last week... Is that no good? |
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kardisa
Joined: 26 Jun 2009
Location: Masan
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| Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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| gummychoco wrote: |
| Is it true that you have to get it apostilled in the same state as the University? My husband went to college out of state but we got it apostilled here just last week... Is that no good? |
I don't think it matters where you have it apostilled. I graduated from a university in Illinois but had mine apostilled in Oklahoma. Immigration didn't seem to mind, as they issued me my visa number last week. |
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pangaea
Joined: 20 Dec 2007
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| Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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jrwhite82 wrote:
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| I heard something similar. Does the copy of the diploma still need to be notarized or just apostilled? |
It has to be notarized in order for it to be apostilled. You have to get the document notarized AND get the notary authentication before you can get the apostille. The notary authentication, or certification, (some offices might call it something different-idk), is a signed piece of paper that states that the person who notarized your document is indeed a recognized notary. Notaries are registered with the county, so you have to get the notary certification in the same county that you got the notary stamp. Once you have those 2 things done, you can take/send your document to the office of the Secretary of State for the apostille. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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| Now I can FINALLY get my diploma framed! |
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jrwhite82
Joined: 22 May 2010
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| Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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| pangaea wrote: |
It has to be notarized in order for it to be apostilled. You have to get the document notarized AND get the notary authentication before you can get the apostille. The notary authentication, or certification, (some offices might call it something different-idk), is a signed piece of paper that states that the person who notarized your document is indeed a recognized notary. Notaries are registered with the county, so you have to get the notary certification in the same county that you got the notary stamp. Once you have those 2 things done, you can take/send your document to the office of the Secretary of State for the apostille. |
My recruiter is saying that I only need it apostilled. I took my background check to get apostilled and that did not need to be notarized either. Then another school I am working with on getting a job has said to not even worry about it! Confusing much?! |
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naturegirl321
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Home sweet home
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| pangaea wrote: |
| Anyway, it can be kind of a hassle to get your diploma copied, notarized and apostilled, but it can be done. Save yourself some trouble and just go ahead and get several copies done at the same time. Visa regulations seem to change all the time here, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. |
Are they good for a while? Or do they also expire in 3 months?
My uni is in Spain, my mom in the US is getting it apostillised. I hope Korea accepts it. |
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Linda868
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 1:32 am Post subject: |
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| What about for Canadians? Does that mean I have to send my degree back to Canada to get notarized and approved/checked with the KC/Embassy? (even though I am in Korea). Thanks! |
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nautilus
Joined: 26 Nov 2005
Location: Je jump, Tu jump, oui jump!
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They've been switching and changing the regulations constantly for the past 5 years, always at a moments notice and without warning. A totally clueless and unstable way of governing.
Its probably easier to get into the FBI than it is to get an E2. |
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