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F-1-52 (Visiting/Cohabitation) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

F-1-52 is a designated visiting/cohabitation sub-path under F-1. This page follows 2026 manuals with practical filing and continuity-evidence guidance.

View parent visa: F-1 — Visit / Cohabitation Visa

1. What F-1-52 Is

F-1-52 is a relationship/pathway-linked stay subtype reviewed on documentary consistency and lawful continuity.

2. Eligibility Checklist

Applicant meets current F-1-52 pathway conditions.
Relationship/linkage records are complete and verifiable.
Support/livelihood evidence is sufficient for stay period.
Stay purpose/duration is coherent with submitted records.
No unresolved status-compliance issues remain.

3. Criteria Summary

F-1-52 is not points-based.
Review is pathway and continuity evidence driven.
Linkage quality and support records are core review pillars.
Purpose/timeline contradictions create high refusal risk.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

F-1-52 is not reviewed by salary-threshold criteria.
Support capacity and stay-purpose consistency are the focus.
Sponsor-support evidence should be clear and consistent.
Conflicting support records may trigger supplements.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

F-1-52 is not an employer-sponsored category.
Permitted activities are limited by F-1 rules.
Unauthorized work can negatively affect status validity.
Maintain updated pathway/support records for extensions.

6. Required Documents

Application form, passport, ARC (if applicable), photo, and fee proof.
F-1-52 pathway relationship/linkage evidence.
Support/livelihood and residence records.
Principal-status linkage records where required.
Additional office-requested case documents.

7. Fees and Processing

Fees follow current issuance/change/extension schedules.
Processing depends on case verification complexity.
Supplements are common when linkage records are incomplete.
Apply renewals with refreshed support evidence before expiry.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

Pathway does not satisfy F-1-52 criteria.
Linkage/support records are weak or contradictory.
Stay-purpose evidence is insufficient.
Compliance issues remain unresolved.
Review office cannot verify core pathway facts.

9. FAQ

How is F-1-52 different from F-1-51?

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

Can F-1-52 holders work in Korea?

F-1 subtypes are not general work statuses; activity is limited by current rules.

What is a common F-1-52 delay cause?

Incomplete pathway linkage and inconsistent support records.

Is F-1-52 points-based?

No, it is pathway-document based.

10. Last Verified From Official Manual

Last verified: 2026-04-16

• Primary support includes F-1 detailed 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-1-52 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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