D-2-8 (Degree Student Subtype) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What D-2-8 Is

D-2-8 is a purpose-specific student status under D-2. It is separate from other D-2 subtypes with different academic tracks and from D-4 language/training routes, and it is reviewed on admissions legitimacy, study-purpose credibility, and funding/stay compliance.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Has valid admission/enrollment matching current D-2-8 eligible scope.
• Academic identity/background documents satisfy current review standards.
• Can prove financial support for tuition and living expenses.
• Study purpose and records are consistent with the declared D-2-8 track.
• No unresolved immigration non-compliance materially affecting eligibility.

3. Criteria Summary

• D-2-8 is not a points-based status.
• Review emphasizes student-purpose authenticity, institution/program legitimacy, and support capacity.
• Document requirements for student pathways can change via periodic revisions.
• Always verify latest D-2 subtype guidance before filing.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• D-2-8 is a study status and does not follow E-series salary-threshold logic.
• Any part-time activity is separately regulated and requires proper authorization where applicable.
• Core screening relies on legitimate study purpose and sufficient funding evidence.
• If filing appears primarily work-driven, refusal/compliance risk increases.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• D-2-8 is not employer-sponsored as core eligibility basis.
• Program transfer, leave, or enrollment condition changes should be reported properly.
• Authorized outside activity must remain within permitted scope.
• Unreported student-status changes can impact extension and future status-change filings.

6. Required Documents

• Application set (form, passport, photo, fee proof).
• D-2-8 admission/enrollment documents from eligible institution.
• Academic/identity records required under 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 mission/office workload and file quality.
• Academic/funding inconsistencies commonly trigger supplement requests.
• Apply early before term start and stay-expiry deadlines.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Admission/program records do not sufficiently prove D-2-8 eligibility.
• Financial support documents are insufficient or inconsistent.
• Declared purpose does not credibly match D-2-8 study scope.
• Past immigration non-compliance or unreported status-condition changes.
• Application relies on outdated subtype assumptions after policy revisions.

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