E-7 IT & Telecommunications Manager (1350) Visa Guide – D-10 to E-7 Change Process 2025

 This article reflects the latest immigration guidelines as of December 2025.If you received a job offer to lead a development team, manage infrastructure, or oversee cybersecurity in a Korean IT company, you may wonder whether you qualify for an E-7 visa.

IT & Telecommunications Manager (1350) refers to professionals who oversee IT organizations at a strategic and operational level. Immigration authorities evaluate managerial responsibility, salary level, and organizational necessity.

Here is what foreign job seekers must understand.

1. Scope of the Position

1. Overall management of development teams
2. Infrastructure and cloud operations oversight
3. Cybersecurity policy and compliance management
4. IT strategy and technology roadmap planning
5. Workforce and budget management

Pure technical roles alone do not qualify.

2. Applicable Visa Category

• E-7 (Professional / Specific Activities)
• Change of status: D-10 (Job Seeking) → E-7
• Possible Top-Tier review for senior IT experts

Managerial level is strictly reviewed.

3. Core Approval Requirements (Checklist)

Category	Requirement	Check
Education	Degree in IT, computer science, telecommunications or equivalent experience	☐
Experience	Proven experience managing IT organizations	☐
Position Level	Organization-level management authority	☐
Salary	Generally above national income benchmark	☐
Company Status	Legally operating company with employment insurance	☐
Necessity	Clear justification for hiring foreign IT manager	☐

Most boxes should be checked for strong approval prospects.

4. D-10 to E-7 Change Procedure

• Sign employment contract
• Prepare detailed job description
• Clarify role in organizational chart
• Confirm salary level
• Apply for change of status
• Submit financial and project documentation

Clarity in managerial responsibility is essential.

5. Common Rejection Cases

• Role mainly involves coding or technical tasks
• Startup assigning nominal CTO title
• Salary below management standard
• Weak justification for foreign hire

Immigration evaluates substance over title.

E-7 IT & Telecommunications Manager (1350) is legally possible, but approval depends on demonstrating strategic managerial authority.

Before applying, confirm:

• Organizational authority

• Salary level

• Company scale

• Strategic necessity

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