Preparation of E-7/E-9 status-of-stay and workplace/employer change application documents

When this applies

Document review, preparation and the selected filing scope for one worker and one employer applying for an E-9 workplace change, an E-7-4 transition or an E-7-1 status change.

Procedure

Procedure type

Permit Difficulty High
A procedure that allows a business, activity or stay that the law generally restricts, after review; licenses fall into this type. The authority reviews facility standards, location and consultation with other agencies, and a permit can be refused if the standards are not met.

We will fill out the application documents for E-9 workplace change and E-7 immigration status/workplace change. Depending on your actual residency status and employment institution, we will classify the application route and whether or not a visit is included.

Scope & fee

Prepare E-9 workplace-change documents: We will prepare the relevant documents by reviewing the reason for the change in workplace, job search registration, and provided employment data for 1 E-9 worker. It does not include the worker's own job center application, job search activities, or job placement. It does not include in-office submissions.
Immigration workplace change or addition: prior permit: We compare the requirements for a change/additional permit for 1 worker's workplace with the provided employment data and prepare the permit application documents. A separate long explanation and employment center procedures are not included. It does not include in-office submissions.
E-7-4 status change: 1 worker and 1 company: We will prepare application materials by comparing the E-7-4 conversion requirements for 1 worker and 1 company with scores, income, and employment proof. We distinguish between the actual application route and the scope of identity verification and verification. It does not include in-office submissions.; Official fee source ↗
E-7-1 change of immigration status: prepare documents: We will review the E-7-1 change requirements and proof of job/employment for 1 worker and 1 company and prepare a job description, reason for employment, and application documents. It does not include embassy visas and separate employment center work. Scope of writing: 1 type of job description, 3 pages per type, 1 type of employment reason, 3 pages per type. It does not include in-office submissions.; Official fee source ↗
E-7-1 change of immigration status: includes 1 in-person filing in the Seoul metropolitan area: We will review the E-7-1 change requirements and proof of job/employment for 1 worker and 1 company and prepare a job description, reason for employment, and application documents. It does not include embassy visas and separate employment center work. Scope of writing: 1 type of job description, 3 pages per type, 1 type of employment reason, 3 pages per type. 1 office visit is included.; Official fee source ↗

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Select the application: E-9 workplace-change documents, an immigration workplace-change or addition permit, E-7-1 status change, or E-7-4 transition. E-9 new employment permits, job placement, sending and entry procedures are not automatically included in a workplace-change fee.
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Review common evidence: compare the passport, residence card, current stay and contract periods and previous filings or approvals. Confirm the employer and actual workplace, separate the education, experience, wage and company evidence needed for the selected status, and include initial missing-document inquiries in this review.
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For an E-9 workplace change: prepare employment-centre documents using contract termination, change reasons and work/change history. The worker completes employment-centre steps requiring personal application or authentication. Separate immigration workplace procedures and placement with a new employer.
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For E-7-1 or a workplace change: for E-7-1, compare education, experience, occupation, actual duties and employer criteria, and prepare a job description and employment justification as separate documents while reusing shared facts. A workplace-change or addition permit retains the current status and uses the relevant contract and company evidence.
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For an E-7-4 transition: reconcile current points criteria with stay, employment, wage, Korean-language and actually required recommendation evidence. Complete and independently check the points table, personal details and application forms. Separate local-authority recommendation applications or additional regional plans; use the applicable electronic transition service.
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Filing, supplementation and result: complete the selected forms, authorization and attachment list. Provide documents for personal filing or the office visit included in the selected type. Use only permitted electronic routes; personal signatures, fingerprints and interviews remain with the applicant. Include two ordinary supplement rounds totalling one hour and receipt/approval-condition checks. Additional applicants, new issues and separate initial registration are distinct scopes.

Filing route

Work24 and the competent Employment Center / HiKorea and the competent immigration office

Confirm the current filing office, jurisdiction, and online availability on the official website.

Official check

Actual processing agencyCompetent Employment Center · Competent Immigration Office

Statutory and policy authorityMinistry of Employment and Labor · Korea Immigration Service, Ministry of Justice

Online routeEmployment24 · HiKorea

Deadlines & processing notes

E-9 workplace changes should be applied within one month after contract termination and confirm job search matching standards within three months. E-7-4 requires recommendation letters and meeting score-based requirements before applying for status change.Official check

Fees & official charges

Administrative service fee

Prepare E-9 workplace-change documents from KRW 400,000
Immigration workplace change or addition: prior permit from KRW 400,000
E-7-4 status change: 1 worker and 1 company from KRW 600,000
E-7-1 change of immigration status: prepare documents from KRW 600,000
E-7-1 change of immigration status: includes 1 in-person filing in the Seoul metropolitan area from KRW 800,000

All administrative service fees exclude 10% VAT.

Government fee / taxImmigration fee varies by status and procedure; check HiKorea before filingOfficial fee source

For E-7-1 document preparation, we review and prepare the documents and provide the filing pack; the client submits it. The visit option includes the same document work plus one office visit to file at immigration. These are alternative options for one application, not cumulative charges. Where filing on your behalf is permitted, document submission is included in the basic service fee. Filing and visits included in the quote are not charged again.

Included in the basic fee — Initial document review, required-document guidance, basic form preparation, one filing support and responses to up to two supplement requests.

Conditional success fee — For this service, any conditional success fee may be separately agreed within the lawful service scope and stated in a written engagement agreement. No outcome is guaranteed.

Displayed amounts are starting estimates, not statutory or standard rates. The final fee is confirmed after consultation and document review in the engagement agreement. Government fees and actual expenses may change.

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Basic documents

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Common: passport, residence card, current stay/approval and previous filing records, and identity/address evidence for the selected routeEmployer and duties: employment contract, company registration evidence, actual workplace and wages, and required Korean-employment and tax recordsE-9 workplace change: contract termination/change-reason evidence, employment/change history and the employment centre’s relevant form and requested materialsE-7-1 or workplace change: relevant degree, experience and duties evidence, selected job description/employment justification or evidence for changing/adding a workplaceE-7-4: stay, employment, wage, Korean-language and actually required recommendation evidence, a points table and personal-details formPrepared outputs: applicable integrated application or other route-specific form, required authorization and final attachment list; do not aggregate documents for other application types

Scope of services

Hwang Yunsang Administrative Agent Office prepares and translates documents for administrative agencies, submits them on your behalf, and guides you through permit, application, and notification procedures. Services that require the principal’s personal appearance, principal’s application, or electronic signature may be limited in delegation.