G-1-10 (Other Temporary Stay) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What G-1-10 Is

G-1-10 is a special stay subtype assessed on pathway-specific facts, documentation quality, and consistency.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Case fits current G-1-10 factual criteria.
• Objective supporting evidence is complete.
• Identity/status timeline records are coherent.
• Linkage/family records provided where relevant.
• No unresolved contradictions remain.

3. Criteria Summary

• Not points-based.
• Fact-and-evidence driven adjudication.
• Document consistency is essential.
• Contradictory chronology is a major risk factor.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• Not salary/contract threshold based.
• Factual grounds drive review outcomes.
• Support evidence should be clear if requested.
• Avoid unrelated category claims.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• Not employer-sponsored.
• Permitted activity is case-limited.
• Out-of-scope activity needs authorization.
• Maintain up-to-date records for continuation.

6. Required Documents

• Application form, passport/ID records, photo, and fee proof where applicable.
• Objective evidence for G-1-10 factual grounds.
• Status-history and official records.
• Relevant linkage/family documentation.
• Additional office-requested verification documents.

7. Fees and Processing

• Fees follow current special-stay schedules.
• Processing depends on case complexity.
• Supplements are common in unclear fact patterns.
• Submit indexed and chronological evidence.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Factual criteria are not met.
• Evidence is insufficient or inconsistent.
• Status-history contradictions remain unresolved.
• Missing required records.
• Core factual claims cannot be verified.

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