Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Peter258]

Ok, so I know that F4 applicants don't need transcripts or diploma for getting the F4 visa.

But I would obviously need them for the employer, so...when should I contact my university to get them? Right now while I'm still searching for jobs and have no idea where I will work, or should I order them once I've gotten an offer? Once I get an offer I would be able to have my university send them directly to the employer.

how many copies would you recommend getting?

I was thinking I should get 2 copies of a notarized diploma, and 2 official sealed transcripts?

They are quite pricey from my university.

[kalliope]

You should just get all of the documents together before you find a job. For me, once I actually found a position, I needed to scramble to get all of my documents together right away so I wish I would have gotten them ahead of time.

You can just ask your university to issue sealed transcripts. I ordered 3 copies of my transcripts just in case, but only ended up needing one. I don't think you'll need two notarized copies of your diploma, but I suppose it wouldn't hurt to have an extra copy just in case. Your employer may also ask you to get a criminal background check.

[Skippy]

Yes please, for us E-2 please get your criminal record check. Make it a bit fair. Yes as the previous poster said get all your paperwork you can done. Error on the side of caution. Better to spend a hundred. Then loose a good job because you where not prepared.

[Peter258]

Alright thanks for the info!