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[dulouz]

Give us a solid definition on the three words/concepts above.

[dulouz]

As we use these words, as it pertains to us

Degree - legal title bestowed on an education accomplishment

Diploma - ceremonial document presented to those who have acheived a degree

Sealed 1) - pertains to unopened envelopes

Sealed 2) - pertains to an official stamp placed over the seam or opening of an envelope, typically used as a security measure used to provide evidence that the envelope has been or not been opened.

[Big Mac]

My understanding of sealed has always been that the document has the institution's official seal on it, which proves it to be genuine. Sometimes this is done with something that looks like a hole punch that puts indentations into the paper. Sometimes it's a metallic thing that is stuck on the paper. I think the indentation one is preferred because it is harder to duplicate.

[Son Deureo!]

[dulouz]

I don't claim to know all of the methods of sealing, I'm sure there are several and them some better than others. The immigration folks will learn this as they go along.

Some people I'm sure have thought sealed = unopened. The requirement should be ...unopened and sealed....

Degree - I'm happy with the definition above.
That being said,

1)Can anyone get a copy of a degree? No

2)Can anyone show their original degree? No

3)Can you get your degree notarized? No

A degree is a abstract construct. It does not exist on a physical plane. You'll have better luck with pictures of UFO's and ghosts. You cannot get a copy of your age or marriage either. You can get a copy of your birth certificate and marriage licence however. Its parallel is a diploma. Thats what they want.

[blackjack]

I don't know about in other countries but a diploma in New Zealand often refers to a one or two year course, eg a diploma in licking cats, or tourism, so maybe they say degree to avoid confusion ?