I received my visa paperwork this morning and the stuff I have to accomplish ASAP is positively staggering. I feel so overwhelmed just looking at the long list of documents I need. So much depends on people in high places meeting deadlines, which as we all know is often an impossible dream.
The toughest thing is going to be getting the criminal background check done in time (and then apostilled, of course). The FBI takes 16-18 weeks, so I have to use an alternate source, since my departure date is most likely February 14 or 15. I'm going to go ahead and request one from the FBI anyway (in addition to the one from the other source), just in case. Maybe if I can write a convincing enough cover letter some kind-hearted soul will take pity on me and hurry the process a bit. Single-handedly taking over Russia sounds just about as likely. :)
I am so grateful to the World English Service for all their help in this process. Anyone who wants to teach in Korea should definitely consider this agency. The director is great about answering questions promptly and thoroughly.
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Sam here.
Try talking to Fred Upton. He helped out John when he needed his stuff in a hurry for Europe last summer.
But either way, Remy, don't get too stressed out about it. Do what you need to do, call or visit whoever you need to to make this happen, but if this is God's will for you He WILL work things out. Ultimately, this is all in His hands.
Thanks for the suggestion Sam, but that won't work. Upton helped John with passport issues. I already have a passport. What I need is a background check (national), which Upton has no power over.
I love how you put that: "The toughest thing is going to be getting the criminal background check"
Yeah, I remember those wild and crazy PCC days. Wow. It's amazing we're all still alive. That's just how we roll. *bad boy pose*
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