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cgringo

Feb 12, 2003, 7:34 AM

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work permit concerns

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I have been cruising the internet about the paperwork requirements for a work visa, and have some additional concerns:
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> In one MexConnect post (Jennifer Rose, 12/04/02) it is stated: "get a certified and apostilled copy of your university transcript. And while you're sending off for paperwork, get an apostilled version of your birth certificate. And a U.S. passport if you don't already have one."
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> If I have an Official Transcript from a US University does that qualify as "certified?" One non-MexConnect site said that you must take a "notarized" copy of your Degree to the Mexican Consulate for them to then "apostille", and that this must be notarized in the state in which you got your degree. In my case, I now live in Texas. I have a M.A. from a Texas university, but my B.A. is from a university in Virginia. In the eyes of the Consulate, would a notarized copy of my M.A. (which I can easily get) take precedence over my B.A.? It would be a real hassle to get it notarized in Virginia from Texas--and I can't afford to go back there. Or is this always required anyway? Of course, I could just ask the Consulate, and I will probably have to (in person)--but I thought someone might have insight into this, which might even prove persuasive in arguing my position with the Consulate. I'd be interested to hear of others similar experiences. Thanks in advance.

gpkisner

Feb 12, 2003, 11:57 AM

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Re: [cgringo] work permit concerns

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My undergraduate degree is also from Virginia--you can get it apostilled via the mail. The lady in the Sec. of State's office was very nice and helpful. I got a work permit/visa with just one degree apostilled, so your masters degree is probably

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all you will really need,anyway.