tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post3446667546127669242..comments2024-02-22T22:21:25.132+09:00Comments on TEFL Tips: Teaching with a Criminal RecordSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00052525872514292116noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-82140450865681146602018-07-21T06:00:24.493+09:002018-07-21T06:00:24.493+09:00Yep. That sums it up. It all depends. Yep. That sums it up. It all depends. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-12321880598596264852018-07-21T05:59:58.569+09:002018-07-21T05:59:58.569+09:00Things change a lot in a decade. Plus it will vary...Things change a lot in a decade. Plus it will vary depending on the immigration officer. I’m glad you were able to get the Chinese visa reqs taken care of. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-77125460662252473992018-07-18T18:25:12.736+09:002018-07-18T18:25:12.736+09:00As of May, 2017, ex-pats teaching in China can no ...As of May, 2017, ex-pats teaching in China can no longer acquire a CBC letter from the local police in China when changing jobs and reapplying for a foreign work permit. They must obtain a notarized CBC letter from their home country and have that certified by the Chinese Consulate there. Either someone back home can do it for you or you can apply at your nearby Canadian Consulate in China to initiate the application if you have the time on your residence permit to do this. I found out the hard way with only 2 weeks remaining in my FRP and must leave China in a few days. Until now, I thought I could still get a letter from the local Chinese police or sign a letter of oath which I did in August 2015. My most recent job lasted 3 years. <br />Marian Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430140372749978324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-9006825672245475552018-07-18T18:08:50.144+09:002018-07-18T18:08:50.144+09:00That offense could easily be waved. DUIs are more ...That offense could easily be waved. DUIs are more serious. I know an Australian who couldn't continue teaching at a S Korean university because of a DUI conviction. This was 10 years ago. Marian Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430140372749978324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-57030925996471741742018-07-18T18:06:14.834+09:002018-07-18T18:06:14.834+09:00In 2008, I could no longer teach in a Korean publi...In 2008, I could no longer teach in a Korean public school in Gyeonggi-do, S. Korea, because of a possession of marijuana under 5$ summary conviction at the age of 18. But a private high school and a public school in Changnam-do subsequently hired me and obtained the E2 visa. So, it all depends. Marian Catholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430140372749978324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-69364906691004417032018-04-17T23:23:51.448+09:002018-04-17T23:23:51.448+09:00Let us know what happens. Let us know what happens. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-82878170335375919622018-04-15T23:38:25.243+09:002018-04-15T23:38:25.243+09:00This gave me a little hope. I was arrested two yea...This gave me a little hope. I was arrested two years ago for driving with suspended license and now I am scared that i will get denied Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088863652110746968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-19206860864873705002018-03-19T22:54:57.772+09:002018-03-19T22:54:57.772+09:00I doubt it. I would ask on China-specific forums. ...I doubt it. I would ask on China-specific forums. Robbery is very different than something like under-age drinking. I’m not sure which countries would allow you to get work visas. Sorry about that. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-47027894415086173472018-03-19T22:53:42.873+09:002018-03-19T22:53:42.873+09:00Yes, but seeing as though your employer will most ...Yes, but seeing as though your employer will most likely ask to see the FBI check, it’s not like you can hide it. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-49215418419626674202018-03-18T16:47:50.764+09:002018-03-18T16:47:50.764+09:00If i have a second degree robbery conviction from ...If i have a second degree robbery conviction from 2005 can i still obtain a z visa to teach in china? If not which countries would allow me to do soAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783774199629262056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-52305800658568672602018-03-15T06:28:40.986+09:002018-03-15T06:28:40.986+09:00This was very interesting and encouraging to read,...This was very interesting and encouraging to read, as I just ordered my own FBI check and have a couple arrests for minor offenses from 9 and 10 years ago. I feel pretty realistic about it; it will make securing a job a little more difficult, but not impossible by any means. <br /><br />I just wanted to clarify for myself, are you saying that some employers will simply send you the things you need for a visa, the prospective employee brings their own background check (authentic FBI report), and there is never a need to even bring it up with the employer? Nathan-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024332509416368270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-58594477604573377992018-02-26T23:16:42.238+09:002018-02-26T23:16:42.238+09:00You can try to get it expunged. Otherwise, like yo...You can try to get it expunged. Otherwise, like you said, it'll show up. Have you contacted your recruiter or boss and asked them about it? Since you were a minor, something's can be expunged. I would contact the courts and start the process. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-34177348888475613252018-02-25T14:13:47.772+09:002018-02-25T14:13:47.772+09:00I have a 12 year old arrest non-conviction and mis...I have a 12 year old arrest non-conviction and misdemeanor for minor in possession which is only visible on an fbi rap sheet both 12 years old nothing since then i was a minor at the time and i just got a job in china im about to sell my car to move there and now im learning they require a clean cbc and im freaking out! i have no idea if i tell them or lie? this is so frustrating i was a child at the time smh... im mostly worried about being deported after arriving in china since my z visa will obviously be denied because of this???Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16123442225293274650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-64580249834637022182017-03-26T22:57:13.174+09:002017-03-26T22:57:13.174+09:00I've never taught in Vietnam. With such an old...I've never taught in Vietnam. With such an old record I would hope not, but I would ask in some country specific FB groups or forums. Good luck!Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-19571660644516494652017-03-26T13:30:26.567+09:002017-03-26T13:30:26.567+09:00I have a 20 year old possession of marijuana charg...I have a 20 year old possession of marijuana charge. I haven't been in trouble since. Would this prevent me from teaching in Vietnam?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05586071123379810792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-42152811047248587482017-02-10T20:28:57.329+09:002017-02-10T20:28:57.329+09:00It's going to depend on the type of felony you...It's going to depend on the type of felony you have. Rape, murder, etc. You're not going to get a job. <br /><br />As far as safety goes, that's very personal. What one person thinks is safe, another may think is dangerous. <br /><br />What countries do changes a lot. I suggest you pick a few countries and do your research on those. Good luck!Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-83448649654967081632017-02-10T12:25:51.232+09:002017-02-10T12:25:51.232+09:00I could possibly have a few or at least one felony...I could possibly have a few or at least one felony by the time I am able to leave. The question that I'm not sure is made clear here is What countries don't do thorough background checks and a place that as a woman I can safely get a job as an ESL teacher?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-85031193075207341402016-05-17T14:03:03.760+09:002016-05-17T14:03:03.760+09:00Traffic infractions shouldn't be an issue in t...Traffic infractions shouldn't be an issue in the OECD's number one ranking country for traffic problems. Petty theft might not be. It all depends on your employer and the immigration officer you get. Good luck! Hope it works out for you. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-60360766577856160852016-05-17T12:15:43.987+09:002016-05-17T12:15:43.987+09:00Thank you for this! It gives me hope on teaching i...Thank you for this! It gives me hope on teaching in Korea even though that hope was shot down earlier today. I have a misdemeanor petit theft charge from 2013 and I know it will come up on the FBI background check because I haven't had it expunged. It will probably show up in any case. I also have like 6 traffic infractions for speeding, tail lights and all that. I wish there were a rewind button in life lol. Teaching in Korea seems like such a great opportunity. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17287568126955936063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-700900167743563202016-05-09T16:00:45.611+09:002016-05-09T16:00:45.611+09:00Yes, that's what you would need to do. First y...Yes, that's what you would need to do. First you would get a job while at in the USA. Then your employer would send you what you needed to get a visa at the nearest Korean embassy. Then once you actually set foot on Korean soil, you would have 30 days to get your alien card. At that time you would go to immigration in Korea. If they had a problem then, then you would write an apology. It depends a lot on the officer that you get. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-22544722447121142722016-05-09T11:04:41.293+09:002016-05-09T11:04:41.293+09:00Darn, I think I would prefer finding a job first a...Darn, I think I would prefer finding a job first and then heading overseas. I guess writing an apology letter wouldn't work in my case, unless I could submit it from abroad. I appreciate the help through! I haven't given up on Korea, but I'm focusing on Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan now. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199383116803165569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-60520155828422893922016-05-09T10:32:03.087+09:002016-05-09T10:32:03.087+09:00No. First you would need to find a job. Most place...No. First you would need to find a job. Most places will ask for your FBI check when you apply. Once you find a job and get the visa in the USA, once you come here to Korea you would have to get your alien card at immigration. If your DUI is an issue then you would have to write an apology and hand it to them. Good luck!Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-73036111506861207382016-05-09T04:35:06.161+09:002016-05-09T04:35:06.161+09:00Thanks for this extensive post! I'm looking at...Thanks for this extensive post! I'm looking at going abroad early next year after I've graduated, and I'll be applying sometime in mid to late June. I have a DUI from about 7 years ago now, but I can't get it expunged here in Idaho. I had dreamed of going to Korea, but many people told me that wasn't possible. I'll still apply, but I'll plan on writing a letter of apology. Is that something I'd have to send to the immigrations office?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199383116803165569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-36961226218633273742016-02-26T07:55:39.006+09:002016-02-26T07:55:39.006+09:00Yes. And you can go on LOFT https://m.facebook.com...Yes. And you can go on LOFT https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=520811644598894 and PALS https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1518986694981538 and people will tell you about people they know who have done the same. Sharon (naturegirl321)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17943832489087637725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736846429806345424.post-51487819503041010152016-02-26T04:03:42.705+09:002016-02-26T04:03:42.705+09:00Well, this was a recent event occurring within a y...Well, this was a recent event occurring within a year. Also, I'm still fairly young and I am a female so I don't know if many middle aged Korean men would be able to relate to me on that type of level. For a country well-known for their drinking and public intoxication, I thought that maybe it would be easier to explain my situation and may possibly be a bit more lenient but now I'm starting to have my doubts. Have you encountered anyone recently with a similar problem fitting my demographic? Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636987469823372261noreply@blogger.com