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💍 Navigating the F-5 Permanent Residency for Marriage Immigrants: It’s More Complicated Than You Think! Many individuals pursuing immigration often express, “I want to secure my permanent residency now.” This sentiment is especially common among those holding an F-6 marriage visa, raising questions like, “Can I transition to an F-5 permanent residency?” Today, we’ll break … Read more

Tackling Labor Shortages in Slaughterhouses: A Pathway for Foreign Butchers Ministry of Justice Greenlights Foreign Butcher Visa On September 23, the South Korean Ministry of Justice announced a significant decision during the “Second Visa and Residency Policy Council” to include butchers in the E-7-3 visa category for general skilled laborers. This move is a direct … Read more

A Comprehensive Guide to Changing from E-7-4 to E-7-4R If you’re a foreign specialist holding an E-7-4 visa and working in a designated area facing population decline, you might be eligible to change your residency status to E-7-4R (Region-Specific Skilled Worker). This visa is part of a program introduced by the South Korean government to … Read more

Can You Transition Directly from E-7-4 Visa to F-2-R? There’s been a growing curiosity among foreign workers currently employed in South Korea under the E-7-4 visa regarding the possibility of switching to the F-2-R (Special Area Resident) visa. The F-2-R visa allows foreigners who settle in regions experiencing population decline to stay long-term—a move the … Read more