G-1-4 (Wage Arrears Under Mediation) Korea Visa Guide | 2026

1. What G-1-4 Is

G-1-4 is for workers pursuing UNPAID WAGES. It covers two situations: a complaint filed with the Ministry of Employment and Labour that is under mediation, and a complaint that went unresolved and has moved on to civil litigation. Stay is granted in periods of months rather than years, on the footing that the status exists to see the claim through.

2. Eligibility Checklist

• Case meets current G-1-4 factual criteria.
• Core factual grounds are objectively documented.
• Identity/status records are complete.
• Relevant linkage/family records are provided where needed.
• No unresolved contradictions remain in the file.

3. Criteria Summary

• Not points-based.
• Fact-driven, evidence-quality review model.
• Timeline consistency is a major decision factor.
• Weak factual grounding often triggers supplements/refusal.

4. Salary and Contract Rules

• Not salary-threshold based.
• Factual eligibility is central, not employment terms.
• Support evidence (if required) should be coherent.
• Avoid unrelated status claims in narrative.

5. Employer and Workplace Change Rules

• Not employer-sponsored.
• Permitted activities are limited and case-specific.
• Authorization needed for activity outside scope.
• Maintain updated records for continuation requests.

6. Required Documents

• Application form, passport/ID records, photo, and fee proof where applicable.
• Objective evidence for G-1-4 factual grounds.
• Status-history and official records.
• Linkage/family records where case-relevant.
• Additional office-requested documents.

7. Fees and Processing

• Fees follow current special-stay schedules.
• Processing varies by verification depth.
• Supplements common when factual records are weak.
• Use an indexed evidence package.

8. Common Rejection Reasons

• Factual criteria not met.
• Insufficient objective evidence.
• Unresolved record contradictions.
• Missing required documentation.
• Core claims cannot be verified.

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