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What did you give Korean Consulate (in US) to get E-2 visa?

 
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isitts



Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:05 pm    Post subject: What did you give Korean Consulate (in US) to get E-2 visa? Reply with quote

I�m sure there will be various answers to this, but am curious all the same. I looked through the �new� E-2 regulations sticky, but that seemed to be more for people already in Korea and had more to do with the FBI/RCMP check. And considering how frequently the regulations change, not sure there�s much point making stickies on the subject.

I�m more wondering about people who�ve recently (~Spring 2012) applied for their visa here in the US...what they brought (or mailed) to the consulate. (Perhaps, in particular, the one in DC.)

When I applied for GEPIK in 2009, seemed pretty simple. I only remember bringing a photocopy of my CBC, the visa application, my passport, and I think a copy of the contract.

Now this list seems a little longer and includes a letter of personal reference. What is that?

Most of the list on the website seems pretty clear (but still have a few question marks):

passport
visa application (with the visa number)
Consul�s checklist
passport photo (still need 4?)
diploma copy notarized and apostilled *
FBI Check (apostilled) *

It doesn�t say on the website whether photocopies are ok for the diploma and CBC. I actually do have extra apostilled diploma copies and an extra CBC, but I was hoping not to blow through my extra copies (especially the CBC - it�s the last of my 3 copies) before I even leave the country.

I wasn�t able to contact the consulate today, but will contact them tomorrow. Because of the time difference between here and Korea, I wanted to get my question out tonight while it�s still midday in Korea.

Again, I�m doing this through the consulate in DC (same place I got my E-2 in 2009).

Thanks, in advance.
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ttompatz



Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea

PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Send to immigration or the consulate?

At the consulate you need your:

passport
passport sized photo
application
visa confirmation number or NOA
fee

Immigration (before you ever get close to the consulate) will want (for the visa confirmation number application):

degree copy with apostille.
FBI check with apostille.
resume
passport photos (4)
self medical

If you are applying to a PS position they may also ask for references and an essay.

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isitts



Joined: 25 Dec 2008
Location: Korea

PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 11:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks, ttom! It's for the consulate. I already got my visa number.
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