D-2-7 (Degree Student Subtype) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What D-2-7 Is

D-2-7 is a purpose-specific student status under D-2, distinct from other D-2 tracks and D-4 pathways. Review emphasizes admissions legitimacy, study-purpose credibility, and funding/stay compliance.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Admission/enrollment fits current D-2-7 eligible scope.
• Academic/identity records satisfy current student-document standards.
• Can prove financial support for tuition/living costs.
• Declared study purpose aligns with supporting documentation.
• No unresolved immigration non-compliance materially affecting eligibility.

3. Criteria Summary

• D-2-7 is not a points-based category.
• Review is authenticity-and-funding focused for student purpose.
• Student evidence requirements may change through periodic revisions.
• Always verify current D-2 subtype requirements before filing.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• D-2-7 is a study status and does not use E-series salary logic.
• Part-time activity is separately regulated and requires proper authorization.
• Core review focuses on legitimate study purpose and support capacity.
• Non-study/work-driven filing signals increase refusal risk.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• D-2-7 is not employer-sponsored as core basis.
• Program/leave/transfer changes should be reported per rules.
• Authorized outside activity must stay within approved scope.
• Unreported condition changes can affect extension/status-change outcomes.

6. Required Documents

• Application set (form, passport, photo, fee proof).
• D-2-7 admission/enrollment documents from eligible institution.
• Academic/identity background records per current guidance.
• Financial support evidence for intended stay period.
• Any additional office-specific documents requested during review.

7. Fees and Processing

• D-2 issuance/extension fees follow official schedules in manuals.
• Processing times vary by office load and file quality.
• Academic/funding inconsistencies commonly trigger supplements.
• Apply early before term start and stay-expiry deadlines.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Admission/program records do not sufficiently prove eligibility.
• Financial support evidence is insufficient or inconsistent.
• Declared purpose does not credibly match study scope.
• Prior immigration non-compliance or unreported condition changes.
• Submission relies on outdated subtype assumptions after revisions.

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