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I was going to use Accurate Biometrics to get my criminal background check while I was visiting Korea. I was a little confused about some of the process so I called to ask and the person I spoke to said that they can only process background checks for people who are in the US.

I was really hoping to get all this done while I was here and then secure a job quickly once I was back in the US but that's thrown a big wrench in my plans. Is there any other method or channeler I could use or do no channelers process background checks for people who are outside the US?

Thanks in advance all.

I want to go back to teaching for a bit and I'm getting all the required documents ready and went to Korean Consulate website for Honolulu, Hawaii, which is where I intend to apply from. What's making me confused are the requirements that are listed from their end:

> 1. Visa application form > > ※ You must fill it out without leaving any section blank and put your name and signature on the last page. > > 2. Original (physical, actual) passport (The passport must have more than 6 months of validity) > > 3. (1) Passport size photo taken within 6 months > > 4. Original (physical, actual) U.S. green card or long-term visa (if the visa applicant is not U.S. passport holder)
> > 5. Original (physical, actual) ID issued by Hawaii State > > 6. Original contract (A written contract must be signed by both parties to be legally enforceable.) > > 7. Business Certificate of language institute (사업자등록증) > > 8. Degree certificate (physical, actual:. It must be the original hardcopy and we do not accept any electronic signature.) > > 9. Visa processing fee, cash only $45 for US Citizen) ※ Fees vary depending on nationality > ☞ KOREA VISA PORTAL | General Guide > Visa Fees > > 10. Copies of #2,4,5,6,8

I last taught in 2018 on an E-2 and did a visa run to Japan. I don't have the means to take a flight to Japan from Hawaii, I wanted to ask if anyone recently applied through this specific consulate and if they also needed all these documents in addition to the VIN. When I was in Japan I remember just submitting my passport, passport photo, VIN form, and health statement.

I'm a little baffled why they need things like the original degree certificate when we've supposedly just handed in our notarized and apostilled degree certificate, and now they need the original? Do they even hand it back to us? Another thing, I don't have a state ID (been away for a loooooong time and procrastinated on getting it renewed...) and it takes time to get one so is something like a bank statement or utility bill enough to compensate? I have a potential job offer lined up and they want me to start ASAP.

Thank you and sorry for the long post, just want to do this right.

I'm currently visiting Seoul and want to teach again on an E-2 visa. I'm trying to get all the required documents ready again and I went to the same police station I went to last time to get my fingerprints taken and this time was told that they no longer do it for foreigners...

I wanted to ask if anyone here who came to Seoul as a tourist had their fingerprints taken without any hassle, and where exactly they had them taken? I'd really appreciate any help right now as I need to get all this done quite quickly to secure a job offer.

Thank you all in advance!