You have recently received an opportunity to work abroad, and naturally, you have accepted; who would decline the chance to earn a salary while enjoying a winter in Costa Rica? However, prior to your departure, it is essential to ensure that you possess all necessary documentation, which must be properly prepared, stamped, and authorized.
Your prospective employer will provide you with a list of required paperwork, but the following documents are typically needed by most countries:
Passport – It is imperative to have a valid passport with a minimum of six months of validity remaining from your date of arrival in the host country.
Employment Letter – Certain countries mandate that you possess an official job offer to secure a work visa. This employment letter should be issued by the hiring organization on their official letterhead and must be validated.
Work Visa – This document permits you to work temporarily for a designated employer in a foreign country.
Background Check – Employers often request a state or federal background check; this is a standard procedure. You can obtain a state background check from your local police department, and for a federal background check, you may refer to the FBI’s list of approved Channelers (https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks/list-of-fbi-approved-channelers-for-departmental-order-submissions).
Education Certification – Whether it is your high school diploma, college degree, or vocational certification, you will need to provide a notarized copy for authentication purposes.
Driver’s License – If your new position requires you to drive to work, your employer may ask for a notarized copy of your driver’s license.
After compiling all necessary documents and notarizing those that require it, the next step is to have each document apostilled and translated, if applicable.
We possess a comprehensive understanding of which documents require notarization, which do not, as well as those that necessitate an apostille or legalization.
Our expertise extends to knowing when to engage with the issuing state and when to submit your documents to the Federal government for authentication
Additionally, we provide translation services for your documents and the apostille. The translation is completed promptly upon receipt of the apostille, thereby conserving both your time and financial resources.
With our support, obtaining an apostille for your documents is a straightforward process; simply complete the Order Form to initiate your request.
It’s that simple!
We will take care of everything from that point onward. So, feel free to prepare for your journey, make copies of your resume, and redirect your calls… you are on the path to securing employment in a new country Congratulations!
