Job title vs. duties
Matching only the job title while the real duties differ is a ground for refusal.
E-7 EMPLOYMENT VISA
5 Things a Company Should Check Before Hiring on an E-7 Visa
The E-7 is a work visa available only for professional and semi-professional occupations designated by the Ministry of Justice. Even with an excellent candidate, the visa will not be issued if the job is not an eligible occupation or the company does not meet the requirements, so review before confirming the hire.
Contact an expert ↗Key points
• The job must fall within an eligible E-7 occupation code.
• Education, experience and certification requirements differ by occupation.
• The company's business substance, Korean workforce and salary terms are also reviewed.
• Education, experience and certification requirements differ by occupation.
• The company's business substance, Korean workforce and salary terms are also reviewed.
What to prepare and check
- Actual duties and job title
- The candidate's degrees, work history and certificates
- Company business registration, financials and Korean staff
- Whether the salary meets that year's E-7 threshold
- Draft employment contract and working conditions
Practical cautions
Salary threshold
Many applications receive supplementary requests because the annually announced salary criteria were not checked.
Hiring sequence
Confirm visa feasibility before fixing a start date.
Frequently asked questions
Is an E-7 possible without a degree?
For some occupations, experience can substitute for a degree, so check the criteria for the specific occupation.
Can we hire an international student right after graduation?
Requirements may be eased for graduates of Korean universities, so review the graduation date and the job together.
Note
This article is general information. Actual requirements and documents may vary by nationality, current status, the law at the time of application and the competent authority's decision.
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