2025 Update on the Regional Specialized Residency Visa (F2R): Current Status and Opportunities

Hello, this is Ko Woonseok, an administrative attorney specializing in immigration and visa services for foreigners residing in Korea.Today, I’d like to share an update on the current status of recommendation letters for the Regional Specialized Residency Visa (F2R). The F2R visa is a residency visa introduced to promote foreign settlement in 74 local municipalities across eight major provinces ..

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Important Update: Changing Workplaces on the E-74 Skilled Worker Visa in Korea

Hello, this is Administrative Attorney Ko Woonseok, specializing in immigration and visa services for foreign nationals living in Korea.Today, I’d like to talk about some important points to keep in mind if you are holding an E-74 Skilled Worker Visa (previously E-9) and are considering changing your workplace. Until March of this year, individuals who obtained the E-74 visa before September 25,..

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Regional Specialized Visa (E74R): Application Process and Key Tips

Hello, this is Administrative Attorney Ko Woonseok, specializing in helping foreigners stay legally in Korea.Recently, I have been quite busy assisting foreign workers and international students who are applying for the Regional Specialized Visa, so I have not been able to post as frequently on my blog.The Regional Specialized Visa, which allows foreigners to work and reside in areas designated ..

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How to Successfully Obtain the Regional Specialized Skilled Worker Visa (E74R) Quickly

Hello, This is Administrative Attorney Ko Woonseok, assisting foreigners with their stay in Korea.Today, I would like to share some important insights on how to successfully and quickly obtain the Regional Specialized Skilled Worker Visa (E74R), which has been officially implemented since April and is now proceeding at a very rapid pace.If you are planning to transfer from a non-depopulation are..

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Inviting Family Members of Foreign Workers in Korea: Key Visa Guidelines for E7, F2R, and E9 Holders

Hello, this is Administrative Attorney Ko Woonseok, dedicated to supporting foreign nationals living and working in Korea.Today, I’d like to walk you through the procedures for inviting family members of foreign workers who are working hard in Korea’s manufacturing sector, often taking on challenging tasks.Although many foreign nationals are currently employed in Korea, the process of bringing f..

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Exploring the Metropolitan Visa Pilot Project: Enhancing Residency and Economic Growth for Foreign Nationals

Hello, this is Ko Woonseok, an administrative attorney assisting foreign nationals with their stay in Korea.The Ministry of Justice and metropolitan local governments (Special City, Metropolitan City, Province) have jointly designed a region-specific residence visa to promote both the stable settlement of foreign nationals and the revitalization of local economies. This pilot project, called the..

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