This article reflects the latest immigration guidelines as of December 2025. If you received a job offer to manage a consulting firm, advisory company, accounting organization, or other professional service entity in Korea, you may wonder whether you qualify for an E-7 visa.
Other Professional Services Manager (1390) refers to professionals who oversee consulting and advisory organizations at a strategic level. Immigration authorities evaluate managerial authority, salary level, and organizational necessity.
Here is what foreign job seekers must understand.
1. Scope of the Position
- Overall management of consulting or advisory organization
- Business strategy and client acquisition planning
- Workforce and performance management
- Contract and risk management
- Profit and loss oversight
Project-level consultants 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 advisory professionals
Managerial scope is strictly reviewed.
3. Core Approval Requirements (Checklist)
| Category | Requirement | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Degree in business, law, accounting, economics or equivalent experience | ☐ |
| Experience | Proven experience managing professional service organizations | ☐ |
| Position Level | Organization-level operational authority | ☐ |
| Salary | Generally above national income benchmark | ☐ |
| Company Status | Legally operating entity with employment insurance | ☐ |
| Necessity | Clear justification for hiring foreign manager | ☐ |
Strong documentation across these factors increases approval probability.
4. D-10 to E-7 Change Procedure
- Sign employment contract
- Prepare detailed job description
- Clarify managerial role in organization
- Confirm salary level
- Apply for change of status
- Submit financial and project documentation
Clarity in strategic authority is essential.
5. Common Rejection Cases
- Role mainly involves consulting execution
- Small advisory firm assigning nominal manager title
- Salary inconsistent with management level
- Weak justification for foreign hire
Immigration evaluates substance over title.
E-7 Other Professional Services Manager (1390) is legally possible, but approval depends on demonstrating real organizational leadership.
Before applying, confirm:
- Managerial authority
- Salary level
- Business scale
- Strategic necessity
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 Visa Guide – D-10 to E-7 Change Process 2025){kind=link}
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