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Change of Status

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Change of Status Extension of Stay Sponsorship (C4·D8·D9·D7·E6·E7) Violation Review

A change of status has to be prepared while your current status is still valid.

If little time is left on your stay, or you are already engaged in activity outside your status,
your options narrow sharply.

When we
can help CASES

  • Moving from study (D-2) or language training (D-4) to an employment status such as E-7
  • Moving from a short-term visit (C-3) to a long-term status
  • Moving from visiting cohabitation (F-1) to residence (F-2) or marriage migration (F-6)
  • Moving from an employment status towards residence (F-2) or permanent residence (F-5)
  • A previous application was refused and you need to address the grounds and reapply

What the review
weighs CRITERIA

EligibilityWhether your education, career and qualifications meet the standard for the status sought
The sponsoring companyFor employment statuses, the employer's revenue, permanent headcount and whether the line of business fits
Immigration historyPast activity outside your status, overstays, and any record of fines
Means of supportWhether income or assets are sufficient to sustain a stay in Korea
Consistency of documentsWhether the facts stated across the submitted documents agree with one another

How it proceeds PROCESS

  1. 01
    Eligibility reviewWe check your current status, immigration history, education and career, and judge feasibility first.
  2. 02
    Closing the gapsWhere a requirement is not met, we set out what must be obtained and by when.
  3. 03
    DocumentsEmployment contract, certificates of employment and career, degree verification and other evidence are assembled.
  4. 04
    FilingWe file with the competent immigration office and track the application.
  5. 05
    Requests for further evidenceIf further documents or an interview are required, we handle it with you.

You must apply before your stay expires. Once the period has passed, a change of status becomes very difficult and a fine applies. Seek advice at least two months before expiry.

CONTACT

Start by finding out whether the change is possible

Tell us your current status, its expiry date and your education and career, and we will assess it.

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