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cedarseoul
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 Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 4:42 pm Post subject: Korean police check - from abroad? |
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Anyone have any experience with this?
I'm planning ahead to apply for the bar exam in 2015, and some states require police checks from previous states/countries of residence as part of the process. I recognize that I can have a police check done while I'm in Korea, but it will be rather outdated by the time I apply for the bar.
Is it possible to obtain a criminal record check by postal mail or something? Or, since my ARC will be invalid after I leave Korea, will that be impossible?
Suggestions? |
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r122925
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| Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:57 pm Post subject: Re: Korean police check - from abroad? |
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| cedarseoul wrote: |
Anyone have any experience with this?
I'm planning ahead to apply for the bar exam in 2015, and some states require police checks from previous states/countries of residence as part of the process. I recognize that I can have a police check done while I'm in Korea, but it will be rather outdated by the time I apply for the bar.
Is it possible to obtain a criminal record check by postal mail or something? Or, since my ARC will be invalid after I leave Korea, will that be impossible?
Suggestions? |
http://gbr.mofat.go.kr/english/eu/gbr/visa/national/index.jsp |
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Skippy
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tardisrider
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| Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:05 am Post subject: |
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| It's interesting that that information is on those websites for consulates in Vancouver, Sydney, GBR/NI, but I can't seem to find it (or similar info) anywhere on the Atlanta consulate or ROK embassy websites in the United States. I presume the procedure is the same, but you'd think the info would be there and easy to find. If it's there, it's certainly not easy for me to find. |
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Skippy
Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:15 am Post subject: |
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| tardisrider wrote: |
| It's interesting that that information is on those websites for consulates in Vancouver, Sydney, GBR/NI, but I can't seem to find it (or similar info) anywhere on the Atlanta consulate or ROK embassy websites in the United States. I presume the procedure is the same, but you'd think the info would be there and easy to find. If it's there, it's certainly not easy for me to find. |
Well that is bad. It sucks. Still I bet with some looking he could dig some info up.
Even using some thinking is if cedarseoul is here in Korea. Check out the Korea National Police website. Which I am going to google right now.
Little confusion about the name. Then found the website. As usual some confusing layout but in English. Clicked and looked around. Checked out the Seoul Police webpage. Found this under FAQ.
http://www.smpa.go.kr/smpa2007/eng/faq.asp
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Scenario 1) foreigner who live in korea
You can get a copy of your record from the nearest police station with proper id.
If you would like more information about this matter, please call 02-737-9355(Scientific Investigation Center in Seoul metropolitan police agency)
Scenario 2) foreigner who still abroad or previously lived/worked in Korea.
You can get a copy of your record by contacting with legation of korea where you reside.(same as a korean who is residing in a foreign country)
If you would like more information about this matter, please call +82-2-393-8744(investigation team for identity in national police agency) |
Now what the bar association wants do not know but I will guess that a translation and notarization would a good idea. Around most Justice or Court houses are notaries. Some offer English translation and notary together.
See not hard.
Other options
Has Cedar tried calling his local Consulate (skype). He might be able to get some information.
Going to a local (bigger is better) police office and asked for one. I hear many people have done that.
Still I would get some specifics on what the BAR wants. |
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cedarseoul
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:03 am Post subject: |
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Obviously I'm capable of Googling, and I will certainly do my own research before I draw any conclusions about what I do/don't need. I simply wondered whether anyone had dealt with this personally. It's nice to hear a personal perspective.
Why so snarky?  |
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Skippy
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 6:22 am Post subject: |
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| cedarseoul wrote: |
Obviously I'm capable of Googling, and I will certainly do my own research before I draw any conclusions about what I do/don't need. I simply wondered whether anyone had dealt with this personally. It's nice to hear a personal perspective.
Why so snarky? |
Snarky - My nature. But I do like to temper my snarkiness with helpfulness.
Defending myself a touch. I really do not remember where you are from (seen you about on the forums) and which bar you are sitting for. So I grabbed 3 consulate sites of 5 I quickly found. But tardisrider is right. Most of the American Consulate sites have bubkas about getting the Korean CRC. I have noticed it many times on the Canadian consulate sites, so thought it would be very similar the American side. This seemed easy enough to do and solve.
But even easier I hear is it can be done in country, just by going in. Have heard that one for years. But you have certain problems with that.
No actual experience with getting a Korean check. Just observations and thoughts.
Like when I was applying for a Australian Visa. One of the forms talked about the different checks needed and where do get. If I remember correctly, the generally wanted National police checks, which is already done here. So go bigger the better. My thought was organizations and governments will want certain types of checks and even at times will even dictate which place will do it
Also just thinking of all the CRC hassles we have here in Korea. I would consider over verifying - notary, translation, apostille. Even more so when it comes to lawyers. Lawyers and red tape go hand in hand.
Sometimes a laywer might be useful and quicker. So if possible get a Korean lawyers contact card. Explain your dilemma. I bet when needed a simple call up and some money really help things along. Plus likely to get properly done.
Also get you ARC card scanned, copied, heck copy notarized too. Remember you have to hand it in when you go back. You might surprised when some official asks for the number (ok) to copy of the card (impossible if you left).
So now are you happy! Hrumph  |
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cedarseoul
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| Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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This is very helpful input. Thanks.  |
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