Korean Job Discussion Forums

[bcjinseoul]

If I get a job in December, I can get away with just the state check/apostille, right?

But as of Jan 1st, it MUST be a Fed check/apostille, right?

Anyway...I've heard I can show up early in 2011 with just a state check/apostille, but sign an agreement explaining that I'll promise to get a Fed check/apostille ASAP. I've also heard I have until 2012 to do this, or does this just apply to people already in the country?

Anyway, I don't expect a tremendous amount of jobs to be available in December as the semester ends, so at this point, if something did go wrong with my Fed Check Apostille process...perhaps I should consider China based on current market conditions and all this hassle?

Thanks

[lifeinkorea]

[natalia930]

I'm in the same boat - looking to start working right after New Years, which means I'd be getting my visa BEFORE 2011. My *understanding* (the caveat being I'm not sure how accurate this is, I figure I'll find out once I sign a contract and get the visa number) is that yes, if you are getting the visa before the New Year, you can use the state-level CBC and then send over the FBI one after you're there. But I'd still put in for yours ASAP..I've got my apostilled state CBC ready to go, and put in for the FBI one last month. Hoping to get it back in a couple of weeks.