취업･비자 Q&A

Returning to Korea on an E-7 visa: has anyone applied from overseas?

I used to work in Korea and I’ve been thinking about coming back, this time aiming for a more stable, skilled job through an E-7 visa. Right now I’m living outside Korea, so I’m wondering how realistic it is to apply for an E-7 from abroad. Has anyone here actually gone through the process while living overseas, especially after already working in Korea before? Did you apply straight from your home country, or did you secure a job offer first and go from there? Would really appreciate any tips on how the process works and what to prep for.

D-10 연장 시 반드시 체재비 입증을 해야 하나요?

안녕하세요. 현재 D-10 비자로 한 기업에서 인턴십을 하고 있는 구직자입니다. 현재 근무하고 있는 곳에서 6개월 동안 인턴 근무하는 것을 희망하고 있으나, 제 D-10 비자 종료일이 6월 12일까지라 D-10 비자 연장 후, 인턴십 신고를 해야하는 상황입니다. 하지만, D-10 비자 연장시 체류비 입증을 해야하는 것으로 알고 있는데, 저는 가족들로부터 어떠한 금전적인 도움도 받을 수 없는 상황입니다. 체류비 입증 없이 D-10 연장을 할 수 있는 방법이 없을까요?

How can I make my language skills stand out if I don’t have visa sponsorship (yet)?

I’m currently job hunting in Korea on a D-10 visa. I've got TOPIK level 5 and some experience in Korean-English interpretation, but I’ve noticed that a lot of companies seem to prefer candidates who already have a visa. In your experience, how much do Korean language skills actually help when you're still looking for visa sponsorship? And is there any way to make strong language skills stand out more, even if you don’t have a visa yet? Any tips or strategies would be super appreciated, thanks in advance! 🙏

비자 도와주실 분

안녕하세요? 홍콩에서 왔고, 서울에서 중국어를 가르치고 있습니다. 한국어가 익숙하지 않아서 도움이 필요합니다. 비자 연장에 있어서요. 매일매일 한국에 매장을 가도 아직은 어려운 편입니다. 한국어가 영어보다 많이 어려워요. 지금 포스팅 개시물도 어렵습니다. 제 언니는 저보다 성적이 낮았는데 더 잘하는게 궁금합니다. 제게 도움을 주실분을 환영하고 있습니다. 이건 다른 얘기인데, 하동에 대해 여행 잘아시는 분도 팁이 있으면 알려주시요.

Thinking About Switching from E-2 to E-7 Visa. Can My Teaching Experience Count?

I’m a Canadian currently living and working in Korea on an E-2 visa. Lately, I’ve been feeling pretty burned out from teaching and don’t really want to stay in this field much longer. I’m seriously thinking about switching to an E-7 visa so I can explore other career paths here in Korea. I have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from a university back home. I checked with immigration, and they said that if you graduated from a non-Korean university, you need at least one year of relevant work experience to qualify for the E-7. Now I’m wondering... does my teaching experience on an E-2 count as “relevant” for the E-7? Or does the experience have to match the job I’d be applying for under the E-7? Honestly, I’m kinda stressed about this. The requirements sound pretty tough, and I’m not sure how strict they are when it comes to matching experience with your target job. If anyone’s been through something similar or knows more about how E-7 applications work, I’d really appreciate any advice you can share. Thanks so much in advance! 🙏