Pre-hire review and workforce planning
We assess a candidate’s education, experience and proposed duties alongside the employer’s industry, revenue and staffing to identify suitable visa routes and employment terms. Before the contract is signed, we review duties, remuneration and work location and identify matters requiring clarification or supporting evidence.
For employers introducing a foreign workforce for the first time, we advise on available recruitment routes and preparation based on the roles, headcount, skill level and intended employment period.
ServicesPre-hire visa assessment · Employment contract review · Foreign workforce planning
Employment and immigration management
We assist with employment visas, extensions, workplace changes and filings arising from changes in employment. We distinguish the employer’s obligations from those of the employee and review whether actual working arrangements and contract terms correspond to the permitted activities.
Where employment and immigration issues arise together, we assess their combined effect on the employment relationship and the employee’s stay, and advise on investigations and disputes.
ServicesEmployment visas · Employer and employee filings · Employment advice · Immigration investigations
Business travel, assignments and family relocation
We advise on entry and residence procedures for technical visits, business invitations and expatriate assignments. We review the work to be performed, employing entities, supervision, remuneration and duration to identify the documents and steps needed for the proposed schedule.
We assist employees with family invitations and accompanying-family visas, and review housing and other contracts involved in relocating to Korea.
ServicesBusiness visits and assignments · Family invitations · Housing and relocation contracts
Foreign investment and market entry
We advise foreign-invested businesses on entering Korea through a local company, branch or liaison office, according to the proposed activities and operating plan. We coordinate advice on investment reporting, remittances, establishment, registrations and licences with the visa arrangements for executives and staff.
We review franchise, lease and other business contracts together with sector-specific requirements and their implications for immigration arrangements.
ServicesEntry structure · Foreign investment and exchange matters · Establishment and licensing · Business contracts
Universities and educational institutions
We advise international student offices on enrolment and residence administration, reporting, permitted activities during study, and transitions to employment or business after graduation. We distinguish guidance for students from the steps the institution needs to check and carry out.
We assist with students’ criminal and immigration matters and provide education on immigration compliance and visa pathways.
ServicesInternational student administration · Enrolment and residence reporting · Career-related visa advice · Legal education