General Trainee (D-4)

General Trainee (D-4)
ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS	A person who researches, studies or trains at an educational institute/organization for a D-2 visa or at an academic research center, corporation and other groups
MAXIMUM LENGTH OF STAY	2 years
PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES UNCERTIFIED FOR CURRENT SOJOURN STATUS	In principle, you are restricted to apply for 'participation in Activities uncertified for current sojourn status'. (You should check.) 1. See "participation in Activities uncertified for current sojourn status (as of April 1, 2008)" on D-2 Manual 2. Permission to engage in Foreign Language Instructor (E-2) activities for a person with a D-4-1 visa ※ A person with Language Training (D-4-1) visa may apply for permission from 6 month after getting D-4-1 visa.
CHANGE OR ADDITION OF WORKPLACE	N/A ※ If the non-profit institution/organization of a D-1, D-2 or D-4 visa holder is changed (including name change) or if the name of the institution/organization of a D-5, D-6, D-7, D8 or D-9 visa holder is changed, you must report 'Change of Registration Information' pursuant to Article 35 of the Immigration Control Law. (Article 49-2 of the Enforcement Regulations of the Immigration Control Law)
GRANT OF STATUS	N/A
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Eligible Individuals You are a short-term visitor (including a person entering the Korea with B-1 Visa Exemption visa or B-2 Transit visa) or a registered foreigner staying in the ROK. ※ However, C-3-2 Pure Tourism and Group Tourism, C-3-3 Medical Tourism, D-3 Industrial Training, E-9 Non-professional Employment, E-10 Vessel Crew or G-1 Miscellaneous visa holders are not included. B. Required Documents Common Documents ① Application form, passport, alien registration card (holder), one standard size photograph, fee ② Business Registration Card of the Educational Institution or Unique Number Card ③ Standardized Acceptance Letter* (issued by the Dean of Student or President) * You can replace this document with FIMS information confirmation, or if you are a scholarship student invited by the Korean government, the you can replace the document with the 'invitation' letter issued by the head of the NIIED. ④ Financial documents to prove you have enough money to support yourself during your stay* * If you submit a balance account statement of your parent, then you must submit a family relation certificate as well. ⑤ Proof of enrollment or any documents proving your final level of education ⑥ Training Plan (which must include details in lecture schedule, lecturer profile, training facility, and etc. Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students* *Not including graduating students ⑦ International Student Insurance Certificate* or National Health Insurance * the certificate must be issued by the insurance company in Korea and abroad, indicating the period of insurance Nationals of Countries designated by the Minister of Justice Considering ages, if your need for language training is considered unnecessary, you may be asked to submit additional documents to explain your motivations and needs.   2. Graduates Changing status to D-4-2 General Training(D-4-2) A. Eligible Individuals A person who is a soon-to-be university/college graduate and deemed necessary to get training in Korea because he/she is going to work for a foreign company invested by Korean or a foreign-invested company. B. Training Places Allowed If you are going to work for a foreign company invested by Koreans, you can work at the parent company in Korea or a branch office abroad If you are going to work for a foreign company abroad, you can work at the Korean office or affiliates in Korea. C. Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, a color photograph, fee ② documents proving necessity of training (a proof of employment, a letter of training plan) ③ documents proving that the company is a foreign investment company ④ documents proving that the company is a foreign investment company or a domestic company investing abroad   3. Changing status to D-4-3 International Student At High School Level or below A. Eligible Applicants You are legally staying in the Republic of Korea and have been accepted to one of the educational institutions described below (including entrants through tourist transit and visa waiver programs). ※ However, D-3-2 Pure and Group Tour, C-3-3 Medical Travel, G-1 Miscellaneous visa holders will be restricted from changing their status to D-4-3 international students. B. Educational Institution Elementary school, middle school, high school in accordance with Article 2(1) to (3) of the「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」(not including air school, higher civic school, broadcasting and correspondence middle school·high school, and high technical school), Foreigner school* among all types of schools (not including alternative school) in accordance with Article 2(5) of the aforementioned act, Foreign educational institution in accordance with Article 2(2) of the「Special Act on Establishment and Management of Foreign Educational Institutions in Free Economic Zones and Jeju International City」. * Article 60(2) of the「Elementary and Secondary Education Act」(Foreigner School) defines 'Foreigner School' as ① a school established to educate children of foreigners who are staying in Korea, or of Korean nationals who have came back to Korea after living abroad for a while and who been designated by the presidential decree : in accordance with the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the foreigner eligibility to apply for foreigner school is limited to those whose parents are living in Korea (The Education Development Cooperation Team, The Ministry of Education) C. Eligible Candidates International student who is solely paying for his/her tuition ▪You have been accepted to an educational organization defined above, and are planning to enroll or is already enrolled in the school as an international student. Moreover, you not only meet all financial requirements, such as the minimum amount of living expenses, but also have a designated sponsor. ▪Staying expenses (tuition fee + living expenses for one year) · Tuition (including tuition fee, residence fee, admission fee for studying) · Annual living expenses : 6 million KRW per one person (If your parent is accompanying you as a sponsor, then about 12 million KRW will be separately charged as your parent's living expenses)* * The living expenses of an international student (annually 6 million KRW) is at the similar level of the 'minimum cost of living 2013' announced by the Ministry of Health (572,168 KRW per 1 person). ▪Sponsor · Korean National or Foreigner staying in Korea · A sponsor of an international student who is a national of countries where many illegal immigrants come from (21 countries)* must have annual income of at least 26 million KRW or at least 140 million KRW's worth of financial assets (You can opt one among the two financial requirements) * Countries where many illegal immigrants come from (21 countries): China, Philippine, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Mongolia, Thailand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Ukraine, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Peru ** A sponsor can combine his/her annual income or assets with his/her partner's. ‘2012 Gross National Income Per Capita = 25.5 million KRW', and '2012 Average Net Worth of Middle Class = 138 million KRW' have been taken into consideration to set the standards for annual incomes and financial assets of the sponsor. · If you are a foreign sponsor, you must complete alien registration and be able to stay in the RoK for a long term stay · Sponsorship is limited to two international students per one sponsor International student on a full scholarship offered by a government organization or organization ▪You have been accepted to an educational organization defined above, and are going to accept the admission offer as an international student on a full scholarship provided by a government organization or public organization. ▪Living expenses and sponsor requirements may be substituted by an official letter issued by the inviting organization International students invited by a private firm/group ▪You have been accepted to an educational organization defined above, and are planning to enroll in the school as an international student on a full scholarship offered and invited by a private firm or religious group. ▪Financial requirements and sponsor requirements may be substituted by an official letter issued by the head of the organization. However, if the credibility and financial conditions of the organization do not seem satisfactory, an immigration officer may request financial documents of the firm/group and a different sponsor for the student's sake.   D. Required Documents Required Documents Common Documents ① Application form (enclosed form 34), passport, alien registration card (for holders only), one standard size photograph, fee ② Photocopy of business registration card of educational organization (or distinct number card) ③ Acceptance letter (issued by the president of school, enclosed form 1)* and proof of enrollment (for eligible candidates only) * Those who would like to change their status to D-4-3 International Student must submit an acceptance letter regardless of their current enrollment. ④ Documents demonstrating the final level of education (Graduation Certificate or Proof of Enrollment and etc.) International Students paying for his/her tuition Additional Documents ⑤ Any documents that can confirm your tuition payments (official documents or admission notices of the school confirming course fees, admission fees, and residence fees for the respective international student) ⑥ Any documents demonstrating your living expenses (Tuition + annual living expenses) - Tuition (including course fees, admission fees, and residence fees for studying) - Annual living expenses (money that has been deposited for a month or more and that is more than the standard amount, bank account balance statement or bank statement and etc.) ⑦ Sponsor guarantee* (enclosed documents 2) * Even if a parent (2 chon or closer) is the sponsor of a student, he/she must write the sponsor guarantee as well. ⑧ Documents demonstrating sponsor's financial ability (limited to nationals of countries where many illegal immigrants come from) - invoice withholding receipt issued (certified or notarized) by domestic/international government organizations/banks, real estate ownership certificate, real estate contract, account balance statement and etc. ⑨ Documents demonstrating family relations (limited to nationals of countries where many illegal immigrants come from) - You must submit an original copy (in principle, please attach the translated version*), and attach photocopy of passports in which we can find the english spelling of your parents' names** * The original copy, if it is written in a foreign language, must be submitted with a translated copy, and when the translated copy is submitted, the confirmation of respective translator (enclosed document #3) must be additionally submitted. ** <Acceptable family relations documents> China : Family Relations Registry or notarized document proving family relations, Philippine : Family Census, Indonesia : Certificate of family relations (KARTU KELUARGA), Bangladesh : 점머 까꺼즈 or 점마 싸이드티켓, Vietnam : 호적부 (So Ho Khau) or Birth Certificate (Giay khai sinh ), Mongolia : Certificate of Family Relations, Pakistan : Family Certificate, Sri Lanka: 빠울러 Certificate, Myanmar : Family Relations Certificate (잉타웅수사옌), Nepal : 전마달다, Kirgizstan/Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan/Ukraine/Thailand : Birth Certificate International student on a full scholarship offered by a government organization or organizations   Additional Documents ⑤ Documents demonstrating that you are on full scholarships (official notices issued by an organization or group) ⑥ Sponsor Guarantee (only when required, please see enclosed document 2) ⑦ Documents proving the financial integrity of the inviting organization (when required) - Financial records will be checked through a copy of corporate registration of the respective organization ※ The head of an immigration (branch) office may ask additional documents or omit required documents in order to examine genuineness of the invitation and qualifications of the inviter and invitee.   4. Training at a Superior Private Educational Institution (D-4-6) A. Eligible Applicant Persons legally staying in the Republic of Korea and satisfying the standards for a foreign trainee below ※ Group Tourism (C-3-2), Medical Tourism (C-3-3), Industrial Trainee (D-3), Non-professional (E-9), Maritime Crew (E-10) and Miscellaneous (G-1) visa holders are restricted from changing status to D-4-6. B. Criteria for Institutions to provide training programs (must satisfy all of the following requirements) ① An institution that meets one of the following requirements · An educational institution established by a listed Korean company or in connection with it · A university-affiliated educational institution specialized in technical training · A korean branch of a well-known educational institution specialized in technical training with overseas headquarters or an educational facility that signed on exclusive operation of the institution (e.g. NHN NEXT, Samsung Design School, Kolon Fashion Design School / Le Cordon Bleu-Sook Myung Academy / Esmod Seoul, Seoul Sasada Fashion School, etc.) ② An educational institution in operation for at least one year ③ An educational institution that offers courses for at least KRW 4 million per semester (KRW 8 million per year*) * The standard tuition was calculated based on the average annual tuition of Korean universities (KRW 6,697,000 as of 2013 [KRW 7,535,000 only for universities in the Seoul Capital Area]) and additional tools and materials expenses required by a private educational institution. ④ Offering training courses for at least four days during weekdays (Monday to Friday) and 15 hours a week ※ However, if there exists an extenuating circumstance, exceptions will be recognized according to the result of the review of a letter stating the reason, class hours defined in an admission guide, etc. C. Criteria for foreign trainee (must satisfy the following two requirements) ① A person aged 18 or older, with a high school diploma or higher ② A person who proves living expenses during a training period in Korea - A period of stay of six months or longer: at least USD 5,000 for living expenses in addition to tuition - A period of stay of less than six months: tuition and living expenses for the specified period of stay (KRW 600,000* per month) * It was calculated based on the minimum living expenses per month (KRW 572,168) announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare in 2013. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Common Documents ① An application form (Form No. 34), passport, one standard-size photograph, fees ② A certified copy of corporate registration of an educational institution (Business registration certificate) ③ A letter of admission issued by an educational institution ④ Documents proving financial ability* * Certificate of account balance, receipt of scholarship, parent’s financial ability, etc. ⑤ Certificate of enrollment or documents proving final levels of education ⑥ Plan for training (including class schedule, list of lecturers, training facility and tuition) ⑦ Documents proving that you have paid tuition or other educational expenses Additional Documents ⑧ An institution established by a listed Korean company or in connection with it: Documents proving that the educational institution was established by the Korean company or in connection with it ※ If the establishment or connection is difficult to be proved by official documents, other equivalent documents may be submitted instead. ⑨ An institution affiliated with university : Documents proving that the educational institution was established as an affiliated facility to university ⑩ A Korean branch of an overseas educational institution: Documents proving that the facility is a Korean branch of an overseas educational institution or the facility has signed an exclusive operation contract with the overseas institution ※ The head of the immigration (branch) office may request additional documents in order to examine the genuineness of invitation and the qualifications of the inviter/invitee.   5. Change of Status of German citizens who came to the ROK on a B-1 Visa Exemption visa A. Permissible Status of Stay: All long-term status except D-3 Industrial Training, E-9 Non-Professional Employment, and H-1 Working Holiday B. Period Allowed: a maximum period of stay that could be granted for each status
EXTENSION OF STAY                                                               󰁾 CONTENTS EXTENSION OF STAY                                                               󰁾 CONTENTS EXTENSION OF STAY	1. Extension of Stay for a D-4-1, D-4-7 language trainee A. Ground Rule Non-recognition of Leave of Absence for Private Affairs If you are taking a temporary leave due to personal circumstances or poor grade, you may be restricted from applying for extension. If there are unavoidable reasons such as a disease or an accident, your status may be changed as an exception. Providing Advantages to Students of Certified Universities (Eligible Individuals) A student of certified universities whose CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) is 2.0 (C) or higher (Required Documents) In principle, no document is required. - Information check on the FIMS can substitute for documents and you do not need to submit documents proving your financial ability. Tightened Criteria for Students of Under-performing Universities (Eligible Individuals) Students of under-performing universities whose GPA is 1.0 (D) or lower (Required Documents) Information on the FIMS will be checked for examination (status of enrollment, credits, etc.), documents proving your financial ability For the extension, filing an e-application or applying by proxy by the person-in-charge is encouraged (to alleviate congestion). (Eligible Individuals) Those who are not subject to face-to-face examination, such as students of certified universities (Examples of application) - Filing of e-application by international students themselves or the person-in-charge of international students ※ The person-in-charge may apply for extension up to 8 students at a time. - Visiting in person to an Immigration (Branch) Office by international students themselves or the person-in-charge of international students B. Required Documents ① An application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, fee ② Documents proving enrollment - a certificate of enrollment, a certificate of extension of stay as an exchange student, a certificate proving that you are a student researcher ③ documents proving that you are carrying out your study properly - a transcript, a confirmation of attendance, etc. ④ documents proving your financial ability ⑤ application guidelines (indicating training schedule) or a training plan (for Korean language trainees only) ⑥ Proof of Residency (Lease contract, confirmation of provided residence, a mail giving the notice of the expiry date of your period of sojourn, a utility bill payment for any public services, receipt of university housing fee and others) ⑦ A certificate of International Student Insurance or National Health Insurance (where applicable among elementary/middle/high school students) 2. Required documents for Extension of Stay for D-4-3 international student at the high school level or below ① Application form (enclosed form #34), Passport, Alien Registration Card, Fee ② Documents proving your student status (ex. Proof of Enrollment, Acceptance Letter, etc.) ③ Financial documents such as tuition fee receipt (ex. Tuition Payment Receipt, Balance Account Statement which proves the money has been deposited into the respective account for a month or more, Official Letter from your educational institution) ④ Sponsorship Certificate or Documents proving your financial status (if your sponsor is changed) ⑤ Proof of Residency (Lease contract, confirmation of provided residence, a mail giving the notice of the expiry date of your period of sojourn, a utility bill payment for any public services, receipt of university housing fee and others) 3. Extension for D-4-5 Chef Trainee for Korean Cuisine Required Documents ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, fee ② a copy of business registration certificate (or a certificate of tax registration number for non-profit organization), a certified copy of corporation registration (where applicable) ③ a certificate of tuition fee payment (when paying additional fee) ※ You may submit a confirmation of expense payment issued by the institution if the training institution pays your tuition fee and living expenses. ④ documents proving the necessity for continuance of training (including the reasons and training schedule, etc.) ⑤ a recommendation letter from the chief of the institution (including grades and attendance rate) ⑥ documents proving your Korean language ability (only for those who submitted a request for the exemption from proving the basic Korean language ability) ⑦ medical examination certificate (for those who submitted a confirmation of medical treatment plan) ⑧ Proof of Residency (Lease contract, confirmation of provided residence, a mail giving the notice of the expiry date of your period of sojourn, a utility bill payment for any public services, receipt of university housing fee and others) 4. Required documents for Extension of Stay for trainees of a Superior Private Educational Institution (D-4-6) ① An application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, fees ② Documents proving that you are in proper training ③ Documents proving financial ability ④ Plan for training (only for trainees who have stayed in Korea over one year) ※ You are allowed to participate in general training for a period not exceeding one year after entry into Korea in principle.
RE-ENTRY PERMIT	1. Implementation of Re-entry Permit Exemption (revision of the Enforcement Regulations of Dec. 1 2010) - If you are a registered foreigner and plan to return to the ROK within 1 year from the departure date, you are exempted from re-entry permit. - If your period of sojourn remains less than 1 year, you are exempted from re-entry permit for the remaining period. - If you need the permission due to the entry restrictions, you may submit application to an Immigration (Branch) Office free of charge. 2. Required Documents: an application form (Form No. 34), passport, Alien Registration Card, fee (single: 30,000 KRW, multiple: 50,000 KRW)
ALIEN REGISTRATION                     󰁾 CONTENTS ALIEN REGISTRATION                               󰁾 CONTENTS	1. Required Documents for Alien Registration ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, a standardized photo, fee ② a certificate of attendance 2. Required Documents for Alien Registration of Chef Trainee for Korean Cuisine ① an application form (Form No. 34), passport, a standardized photo, fee ② a copy of business registration certificate of the training institution (or a certificate of tax registration number for non-profit organization) ③ medical examination certificate issued by a hospital designated by the Ministry of Justice 3. Required Documents for Alien Registration of D-4-3 International Student at the High School level or below ① Application form (Enclosed form #34), Passport, One Standard Size Photograph (must have been taken within the past 6 months), Fee* * Korean Government Scholarship Students are also subject to the alien registration fee or re-registration fee in accordance with the Article 74 of the Enforcement Decree of the Immigration Control Act ② Proof of Enrollment** ** If you would like to apply for your alien registration before the matriculation date because of a lease contract, opening a bank account, and other reasons, you can replace this document with a tuition payment receipt. ③ Documents proving that you are a scholarship student (Official Notification Letter by the Respective Organization, Group and Individuals) 4. Notification of Change in Registration Information Report details: change of name, sex, date of birth, nationality and passport (number, issue date, expiry date) Reasons for the report: Change and addition (as of Nov. 16, 2010) of organization/institution (including name change) Due Date: within 14 days from the date of change Required Documents ① a form for change in registration information, passport, Alien Registration Card, no fee ② a certificate of attendance, a certificate of previous enrollment (when changing school) 5. Notification of change of residence for foreign students A. If you change your residence, you must report it to the mayor, head of gun or gu office of your new residence or the head of the Immigration (Branch) Office that has jurisdiction over your new residence within 14 days from the date of transfer. B. Required Documents: a form for change of residence, passport, Alien Registration Card