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F-1-13 (Visiting/Cohabitation) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

F-1-13 is a designated visiting/cohabitation sub-path within F-1. This page follows 2026 manuals with practical filing consistency focus.

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1. What F-1-13 Is

F-1-13 is a relationship-linked stay subtype reviewed on family/pathway criteria and documentary reliability.

2. Eligibility Checklist

Applicant satisfies current F-1-13 pathway conditions.
Family relationship/linkage records are complete and verifiable.
Purpose and duration of stay are coherent.
Support/livelihood evidence is sufficient.
No unresolved compliance or status-history issues.

3. Criteria Summary

F-1-13 is not points-based.
Review focuses on relationship-pathway and continuity records.
Evidence coherence across agencies/documents is critical.
Ambiguous stay-purpose narratives raise refusal risk.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

F-1-13 is not salary-threshold based.
Review centers on support capability and lawful stay purpose.
Sponsor/support evidence should be internally consistent.
Contradictory support records can trigger supplements.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

F-1-13 is not an employer-sponsored category.
Permitted activities follow current F-1 limitations.
Unauthorized employment can jeopardize status continuity.
Maintain updated relationship/support records for renewal.

6. Required Documents

Application form, passport, ARC (if applicable), photo, and fee proof.
Relationship and pathway-linkage records.
Support/livelihood and residence evidence.
Principal-status records where pathway requires linkage.
Additional office-requested case documents.

7. Fees and Processing

Fees follow current issuance/change/extension schedules.
Processing depends on relationship verification complexity.
Supplements are common with incomplete linkage evidence.
Renewal filings should include refreshed support records.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

Eligibility does not satisfy F-1-13 pathway criteria.
Family/linkage evidence is weak or inconsistent.
Support/livelihood documentation is insufficient.
Compliance issues remain unresolved.
Core facts cannot be verified by reviewing office.

9. FAQ

Is F-1-13 the same as F-1-12?

They are different F-1 sub-paths with pathway-specific conditions.

Can F-1-13 holders work freely?

No. F-1 categories have limited permitted activity scope.

What is the main F-1-13 filing risk?

Weak relationship linkage and inconsistent support records.

Is F-1-13 points-based?

No, it is relationship/pathway evidence based.

10. Last Verified From Official Manual

Last verified: 2026-04-16

• Primary support includes F-1 sub-path handling sections in 2026 manuals.
• This page provides operational guidance only, not legal advice. Reviewing officers may request additional documents.

Internal review revision log

Internal visa issuance guidance

Internal stay and residence guidance

11. Subtype-Specific Filing Notes

Run a latest-rules fit check for F-1-13 before filing.
Structure the file evidence-first and remove timeline/value inconsistencies.
Re-verify current notices/manual revisions right before submission.

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