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๐Ÿ—๏ธ A New Life Began on a Construction Site with an H-2 Visa

  • Writer: Green Team
    Green Team
  • Jul 6
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 6

"Some said it was hard work,but for me, this job was a new beginning."

This is a real story based on the experience of Bolormaa, a woman from Mongolia,who came to Korea on an H-2 visa and transformed her life through hard work on a construction site. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ’ช



๐Ÿ‘ท Real Story: Bolormaa from Mongolia

Bolormaa was a mother of two in Mongolia.

To support her family, she decided to come to Korea.She started working in construction, doing cleaning and organizing work through the H-2 visa.

At first, the language was difficult, and the environment was unfamiliar.But she never arrived lateย and always worked quietly and faithfully.

Her dedication paid off:

  • She earned the trust of her site manager

  • Moved to a better worksite

  • Was later asked to help with on-site translation!

Today, she assists with safety training, has a stable income,and is even preparing to bring her family to Korea. โค๏ธ



๐Ÿ’ฌ Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q. What is the H-2 visa?๐Ÿ‘‰ Itโ€™s a Working Visit Visaย for overseas Koreans (ethnic Koreans)from certain countries (like China, Uzbekistan, Mongolia)to work in Korea temporarily.

Q. Can foreigners work at construction sites in Korea?๐Ÿ‘‰ Yes!Foreigners with H-2 or E-9 visasย can legally work in constructionthrough registered companies.

Q. How much is the salary?๐Ÿ‘‰ It varies by job and experience,but usually starts around 2 to 3 million KRW per month.



โ—Glossary

  • Overseas Korean (์žฌ์™ธ๋™ํฌ): Foreign nationals of Korean descent

  • Site Manager: Person in charge of operations and workers on a job site

  • Visa Sponsorship: Process to invite family members to join you in Korea



โœ… Summary

  • An H-2 visa is not just for labor, it can be the start of a new life

  • A faithful attitudeย earns trust, no matter the job

  • Many people are building stable lives and futuresย in Korea ๐Ÿ™Œ



๐Ÿ“ฌ Want to begin a new chapter of your life in Korea?

A small start can lead to big changes.You can do it too!ย ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

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