D-4-5 (General Training Subtype) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What D-4-5 Is

D-4-5 is a training status subtype reviewed on program legitimacy, participant continuity, and support evidence.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Program fits current D-4-5 training criteria.
• Institution/program records are complete and verifiable.
• Training timeline and participation plan are coherent.
• Funding/support records cover the training period.
• No unresolved compliance issues remain.

3. Criteria Summary

• Not points-based.
• Program legitimacy and trainee continuity drive review.
• Institution evidence quality is central.
• Weak program specificity raises refusal risk.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• No ordinary employment salary-floor logic applies.
• Any stipend/support records should match program documents.
• Records should not imply unauthorized employment.
• Conflicting financial narratives can delay adjudication.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• Institution-linked training status.
• Program/site changes may require reporting or approval.
• Out-of-scope activity is non-compliant.
• Keep participation and attendance records updated.

6. Required Documents

• Application form, passport, ARC (if applicable), photo, and fee proof.
• Institution acceptance and training-plan records.
• Funding/support and accommodation evidence.
• Institution legitimacy documents as requested.
• Additional office-requested verification documents.

7. Fees and Processing

• Fees follow current D-4 schedules.
• Processing depends on program verification depth.
• Supplements common when training details are unclear.
• Submit clear program-structure evidence.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Program does not satisfy D-4-5 criteria.
• Institution/program records are insufficient.
• Support/funding evidence is weak.
• File implies out-of-scope activity.
• Core training facts cannot be verified.

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