Notification about Change of VISA for Graduates (D-2 VISA holders)
- KIM, YEONGJUN
- 2018-09-03
Notification about Change of VISA for Graduates (D-2 VISA holders)
Ⅰ. Soon-to-be Graduate Intl. Students
Students who are planning to write thesis or enroll additional semester for 2018 fall must extend their D-2 VISA at the Immigration office. If one does not apply for VISA extension until August 31st, the university will report ‘end of study’ to Immigration office and D-2 VISA will be expired.
❏ Extention of Stay
◾ Graduate Students (To complete writing thesis)
- Application Method
① Fill in Confirmation of Thesis Schedule from academic advising professor(Attachment 1)
② Signature from advising professor on the bottom part
③ Signature from Office of International Student Services
④ Make reservation at Immigration office (www.hikorea.go.kr)
⑤ Visit Immigration office and apply for Visa extension.
- Required Documents
: Application Form, Passport, Alien Registration Card, Fee, Academic Credentials and Transcripts, Confirmation of Thesis Schedule from academic advising professor, Certificate of financial ability(700,000 won * the number of expected months)
◾ Undergraduate Students (Due to lack of credits for graduation)
※ VISA extension unavailable for other reasons (eg. Submission of TOPIK, TOEIC Score)
- Application Method
① Fill in Confirmation of Additional Semester Enrollment (Attachment 2)
② Signature from One-stop service center on the bottom part
③ Signature from Office of International Student Services
④ Make reservation at Immigration office (www.hikorea.go.kr)
⑤ Visit Immigration office and apply for Visa extension.
- Required Documents
: Application Form, Passport, Alien Registration Card, Fee, Academic Credentials and Transcripts, Letter of reason for attending additional semester confirmed by One-stop service center and Office of International student services, Certificate of financial ability(700,000 won * 6 months)
Ⅱ. Graduates
After university reports the completion of study at the immigration office, current D-2 visa holders must know that the visa expiration date is up to 2018. 9. 22(Sat) for all graduates. Students who plan to stay in Korea are advised to check carefully the attachment and change the sojourn status at the Immigration Office. (Inquiry : Immigration Office ☏ 1345)