E-7 Management Support Manager (1212/Former 1202) Visa Guide

 If you received a job offer to lead HR, general affairs, or finance operations in a Korean company, you may wonder whether the E-7 visa is realistically attainable.

Management Support Manager (1212, formerly 1202) is not a simple clerical role. It refers to a managerial position overseeing internal corporate operations. Immigration authorities carefully assess the level of responsibility and specialization.

1. Scope of the Position

1. Oversees HR, finance, and administrative divisions
2. Manages internal policies and organizational systems
3. Responsible for budgeting and internal controls
4. Holds managerial authority over departments

Clerical staff or junior HR officers generally do not qualify.

2. Eligibility Under E-7

1. One of the 67 E-7 professional occupations
2. Mid-to-senior management role
3. Requires justification for hiring a foreign professional

The key question:
Why is a foreign professional necessary for this role?

3. Core Requirements

Educational background

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or higher

Professional experience

• Managerial experience in related field

Salary standard

• Generally above national income benchmark

• Appropriate for management level

Company requirements

• Legally operating business

• Registered employment insurance
• Demonstrated need for foreign expertise

Immigration evaluates strategic managerial function, not simple office work.

4. D-10 to E-7 Change Procedure

• Sign employment contract
• Prepare detailed job description
• Confirm salary level
• Apply for change of status
• Submit corporate financial documentation

A poorly drafted job description may lead to rejection.

5. Common Rejection Cases

• Practical HR/accounting roles only
• Low salary for management level
• Weak justification for foreign hire
• Small companies assigning nominal titles

Substance matters more than title.

E-7 Management Support Manager (1212) is possible for foreign professionals, but approval depends on strategic structuring of the position and documentation.

Before applying, review:

• Organizational chart
• Salary level
• Managerial authority
• Business scale

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