🚀 A Filipino Youth’s Journey to E-7 Visa Success in Korea

"Can I really work in Korea?""Visas, language, job requirements… is it even possible for me?"

👉 Here’s a real story of a Filipino young man who started with nothingand successfully landed a full-time job in Korea with an E-7 visa.

Yes, YOU can do it too! 💪🌟

👨‍💻 Meet Carlo

• Name: Carlo (pseudonym)

• Country: Philippines

• Major: IT (Information Security)

• Visa: D-2 Student Visa → E-7 Professional Work Visa

• Current Job: Security specialist at an IT company in Seoul

• Salary: KRW 34,000,000 per year (~$25,000)

💪 His Journey

1. Carlo completed his master’s degree in Information Security at a Korean university.

2. After graduation, his D-2 student visa expired, and he had to apply for an E-7 visa to stay and work.

3. He sent his resume to around 30 companies while improving both English and Korean skills.

4. Finally, he got hired by a Korean startup that actively recruits foreigners! 🎉

5. The company valued his skills, past projects, and teamwork more than his Korean fluency.

   
   
   
   

🔁 Carlo’s Success Tips

• “Even small companies are great—look for ones that hired foreigners before.”

• “Be honest and positive during interviews. That’s what matters most.”

• “It’s scary at first, but if you understand the visa and apply smart, you’ll make it!”

💬 Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. Can any company sponsor an E-7 visa?👉 No. The company must meet certain requirements like proper business registration, industry type, and a minimum salary level.Fields like IT, design, education, and engineering are more visa-friendly.

Q. Do I need to speak Korean well?👉 It depends. In Carlo’s case (IT field), many coworkers used English.But for daily life, basic Korean is very helpful.

Q. Is the E-7 visa possible for Filipinos?👉 Absolutely! As long as you meet the academic or work experience criteria, your nationality doesn’t matter 😊

❗ Vocabulary Tips

• E-7 Visa: A Korean work visa for foreign professionals in specialized fields

• D-2 Visa: A student visa for foreigners studying at Korean universities

• Visa Conversion: Changing your visa type after your purpose of stay changes

✅ Summary

• Carlo, a Filipino IT graduate, successfully converted his D-2 visa to an E-7 visa and landed a full-time job in Seoul

• Small companies can also offer great opportunities

• Skill, experience, and attitude matter more than perfect Korean

• If you prepare well, you can make it too!

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Carlo's story could be your beginning.Believe in your potential! 🙌💻🇰🇷