After doing research and reading the forums and asking questions, I have found out that in order to LEGALLY work in Korea, immigration asks that you provide official signed and sealed uni transcripts. Unfortunately, as I have said in the other forums, I am not able to have access to my official transcripts...does this severely affect my chances of getting a legal teaching job in Korea? Will Korean Immigration reject me on the spot if I don't have the official transcripts? Can I use other substantial proof than the official transcripts?
I am still researching all of the forums for this answer and have been emailing recruiters and such asking this question but have not had any reply yet (probably because there is no answer other than NO). I just don't want to quit now and I don't want to take no for an answer!
Anyways, thanks for your time and everything...
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You must have your transcripts and your diploma. You should be able to have your school send the transcripts to who you are going to work for, as well as have an official diploma re-done. I would suggest that you have two, since you should have one with you.
Lee Lalka
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李新韓
website: http://leelalka.googlepages.com Specifically orientated to my students and teachers in Uljin and Jukbyeon. Hopefully useful to all.
Required documents
As leelalka said, you need both your official transcripts and diploma.
Is there any reason you can't get your transcript? You need to contact your school registrar to obtain your transcripts. Usually, you will need to pay a fee and wait a few days for it to process.
For diplomas, if you've just graduated and not yet have your paper certificate, you can get an official letter from the school as proof of your graduation and submit your diploma to the employer later once it's available.