So I forgot to tell you about CRCs.  A while ago I was confused about what was acceptable for a check, sinc SLED told me I could print off an internet search from home.  I decided to go the safe route and mail in my request which turned out to be a good idea since the lady at the Secretary of State’s office told me that was the correct one and the printed off from the internet one wouldn’t have been official.  I also requested to have mine notarized since I thought it’s better to be safe than sorry.

Interesting side note.  The C told me that if I decide to stay more than a year there are a few things I need to be aware of.  If I want to stay where I’m placed then I don’t have to do anything as long as my request is approved.  BUT.  If I want to go somewhere else I have to resubmit all of my documents, including my apostilled diploma and CRC so just in case, you might want to get more than one copy done.  The apostilles cost me $2 a piece but the CRC was a flat $25 made out in a cashier’s check or money order and it took a full week to send it and get it back.  So just be aware.

The reason you have to resubmit is that every province has it’s own seperate POE or Provincial Office of Education and since they’re separate they don’t transfer documents.  So take them with you in some kind of protected case or something.

Now I need to start deciding what to get rid of and what to keep, pack up or give away.

Fun times.

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