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seoulguy · Joined: 12 Dec 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA

I've twice obtained an E-2, presenting application, photo, passport, and the certification from Korean Immigration. Has anyone ever presented a letter of recommendation NOTARIZED or presented a Form 129, letter of reference NOTARIZED? This is what the Los Angeles Consulate writes:

Teaching Foreign
Languages
(E-2)
- Certificate of academic degree or diploma of graduation
- Employment contract
- Documents regarding establishment of school or organization
- Rolling Eyes

Letter of personal reference notarized (form 129)

I might add that I've never had to present a document regarding the legal status of the employer or school. Have you? I've accepted a job in Incheon and prefer NOT to have consulate/visa problems. Thanks.

waterbaby · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Baking Gord a Cheescake pie

I wonder if Form 129 is the blue form that your school gives you to take to immigration/embassy???

trevorcollins · Joined: 02 Jul 2004

Never heard of this either....

"- Documents regarding establishment of school or organization "

They don't want passport photos....???

Is that from their website....????????

Saunagukin · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 8:12 am Post subject:

Having the same problem as OP, wasn't answered here. Maybe someone has a answer now.

I got an E-2 in 2003, finished the contract, went back to the States. Now, I have a new job and am trying to get the E-2 again. I don't remember having to show a reference letter in 2003. I know there is a bunch of new stuff going on with SK Immigration, though. Can someone shed some light for me? Is it a letter of reference that my new employer sends me with my other docs, saying that they have hired me? Or a letter of reference from a former employer, that the LA consulate can theoretically check?

All this new immigration stuff gives me a headache...

peppermint · Posted: Thu Mar 10, 2005 3:05 pm Post subject:

What it sounds like to me is that they didn't list the process to get the blue paper, (which is the info you need) just the process to get the E-2. Your best bet is to e-mail someone at the consulate directly. Ask them what you need to get the "Confirmation of Visa Issuance" form ( the blue paper)

The documents about the school or business has always been a requirement, but generally your employer handles that when they submit your docs to get the blue paper.