Travel.state.gov

A helpful site to look at before leaving to teach abroad:


http://travel.state.gov/travel/living/teaching/teaching_1240.html

More Paperwork

I haven't posted in over a month! It's because I don't really have much else to say except they changed the paperwork requirement on August 31st. Now we need one less transcript. Also, instead of having the option between 1) notarized copy of your diploma with an apostille, or 2) sending an original diploma that would be returned to you upon arrival, we now only have the option of sending #1. I originally chose option #2 because paying for a second original diploma would have been cheaper.  Getting it notarized ($20) and notary authorized ($9) and apostillized ($26) would have been much more expensive. But it turns out I have to do that anyway. :/  I did save $20 thanks to my good friend Charlene because she's an active public notary. There's a suggestion for those of you who need notaries: find a friend who's a notary!

Costs thus far:

Criminal background check Apostille: $26
Criminal background check Notary Authorization: $9
Criminal background check Notarization: $20
Passport (including expedited service, shipping, and passport card): $285
LiveScan (criminal background check): $57
Original Diploma (Chapman University's fees): $25
Diploma copy Notarization: ø
Diploma copy Notary Authorization: $9
Diploma copy Apostille: $26
Official Transcripts (3 at $10 each): $30

Total: $487 ←This is just me. With the recent changes, it really shouldn't be that much. I'll post a detailed, step-by-step instruction manual on how to efficiently get your paperwork when I have time.


As for my position, I'm just waiting on HandS Korea to find me something.