From D-10 to a Job: Getting Hired on E-7

The whole point of a D-10 is to land a job and move onto a work visa. Here's how to convert your job-seeking time into an E-7.

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Step 1 — Target qualifying roles

Not every job leads to an E-7. Aim for roles that map to an approved E-7 occupation code and fit your credentials.

Step 2 — Confirm the employer can sponsor

A qualifying employer is a registered company offering a role at a salary meeting the guideline, able to provide sponsorship documents.

Step 3 — Change status (usually in Korea)

With the offer in hand:

Confirm the occupation-code fit.
Prepare your + employer documents.
File the change of status before your D-10 expires.

If the search runs long

You may extend the D-10 with evidence of genuine job-seeking, up to its limit. Don't let it lapse.

Common pitfalls

Accepting a role that doesn't match a code.
A salary below guideline.
Missing the timing and creating a status gap.

How Langle can help

Langle's consultants vet the role's E-7 fit and manage the change of status. Start free on our visa consulting page.

General information, not legal advice. Rules change; verify on HiKorea or with a consultant before applying.

Frequently asked questions

How do I go from D-10 to E-7?

Find a qualifying job whose role matches an approved E-7 occupation, then apply for a change of status with employer sponsorship — usually without leaving Korea.

What makes an employer 'qualifying'?

A registered company offering a role that maps to an E-7 occupation code, at a salary meeting the guideline, able to provide sponsorship documents.

How long does the switch take?

It varies. Prepare documents on both sides early and file before your D-10 expires to avoid a status gap.

What if I can't find a job in time?

You may be able to extend the D-10 with proof of job-seeking, up to its limit. Plan ahead if the search is taking longer.