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Mary-Jane
Joined: 22 Mar 2006
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 Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:56 am Post subject: Pre-graduation certificate okay for visa? |
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Hi, I know similar questions have been approached in the FAQ but I'm still unsure what the answer is.
Long story short, it now seems I can't get my official degree certificate for several months yet, despite having graduated in June. I do have several official 'pre-graduation' certificates, confirming I have finished all necessary exams and got my class, but since I haven't yet attended the official ceremony they won't give me the proper certificate. The university also will provide any letters to confirm completion and I have sealed, official academic transcripts.
Can anyone say if this be sufficient to get an E-2 visa? I'm in the UK at the moment and will check with the Korean Embassy, yet I was in the middle of preparing to head to Korea and go on a visa run after getting a job... I'm uncertain of how restrictions might differ between embassies? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 3:21 am Post subject: Re: Pre-graduation certificate okay for visa? |
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| Mary-Jane wrote: |
Hi, I know similar questions have been approached in the FAQ but I'm still unsure what the answer is.
Long story short, it now seems I can't get my official degree certificate for several months yet, despite having graduated in June. I do have several official 'pre-graduation' certificates, confirming I have finished all necessary exams and got my class, but since I haven't yet attended the official ceremony they won't give me the proper certificate. The university also will provide any letters to confirm completion and I have sealed, official academic transcripts.
Can anyone say if this be sufficient to get an E-2 visa? I'm in the UK at the moment and will check with the Korean Embassy, yet I was in the middle of preparing to head to Korea and go on a visa run after getting a job... I'm uncertain of how restrictions might differ between embassies? |
Nope. See here:
http://www.eslcafe.com/forums/korea/viewtopic.php?t=67524 |
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Smee
Joined: 24 Dec 2004
Location: Jeollanam-do
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| Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:08 am Post subject: |
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The answer is probably "yes," but did you ask your university to rush your diploma?
I had a job lined up right after graduation, and I needed my degree ASAP. I went to the registrar's office and told them my situation, and they gave mine to me within a week. Give them a call and see if they can put yours at the front of the list for printing. It's worth a shot. |
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Homer
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| Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:24 am Post subject: |
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The answer is most likely no.
They require the original degree or a notarized copy of it. A letter or a certificate from a university does not fly with Immigration. That is what they told me when I asked at least. |
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