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Posted date : 2018-03-08

Posted by : Johnny Oh

Applying for a criminal background check

A Criminal Background Check also referred to as a Criminal Record Check, is a document used to prove that you have not been convicted of a crime in the past. Korean Immigration requires that expatriates coming to work in South Korea have no criminal background. Those with criminal backgrounds of either felonies or misdemeanors are not eligible to teach English in South Korea.

United States

FBI Identity History Summary Check

In the United States the Identity History Summary Check (previously known as a criminal background check) is handled by the FBI. Korean Immigration does not accept criminal record checks issued by individual states, therefore a federal level check is needed.

Process for US Applicants

Applicants applying for an FBI Criminal Record Check must first go to their local police station and get their fingerprints taken on official finger print paper. After that, applicants will need to submit those fingerprints to the FBI Headquarters in Clarksburg West Virginia along with an application form, payment, and a cover letter explaining that they are applying to teach in South Korea and need the criminal record check for international purposes. The cover letter will allow the section chief that issues the criminal record check to notarize it with their signature.

Applicants will then need to send their CRC for Apostille. Please head over to the Apostille page for more information.

Expedited Service for US Applicants

Applicants applying for an FBI Identity History Summary Check also have the option of using a FBI-approved channeler to obtain their results.

Other Applicants

Applicants applying for an FBI Identity History Summary Check also have the option of using a FBI-approved channeler to obtain their results.

Canada

In Canada, the Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check is handled by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and The criminal background check required to notarized by Korean consulate or embassy.

In Canada, the Vulnerable Sector (VS) Check is handled by Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). This check verifies whether an individual has a criminal record or any record suspensions for sexual offenses. The process needs to be done in conjunction with Criminal Record Check. Also, U.S. citizen must obtain an FBI background check.

Process for Canada Applicants

Applicants applying for VS Check must first go to police service of local jurisdiction to have a full set of all 10 fingerprints taken. Fingerprints are then submitted to RCMP.

After that, applicants will need to submit the fingerprints with the following information : reason for the record check, fee, personal information (full name, date of birth, gender, mail address, contact), name of employer, title of the position, and description of how the position deals with vulnerable people.

Most importantly, the CRC must be authenticated at a Korean Consulate. Please keep in mind that the fingerprints CRC does not need to be notarized by the Notary Public before notarization by the Korean Consulate.

There are three different ways for notarization. If an applicant is currently in Korea, a representative who resides in the jurisdiction will apply instead.

In-Person (same day processing)