🇺🇸 [English] Guide to Caregiver Certification and Visa Path for International Students
🇺🇸 [English] Guide to Caregiver Certification and Visa Path for International Students
1. Summary: A New Path to Residency through Caregiving!
International students (D-2) and job seekers (D-10) in Korea can now obtain a Caregiver License and transition to a professional work visa (E-7). This is a strategic way to build a career and secure long-term residency in Korea's aging society.
Caption: International students preparing for the Caregiver License at a Korean university.
2. List of Approved Training Universities
Students enrolled in these designated universities can replace the mandatory training hours by completing specific credits within their degree programs.
| Region | University Name |
| Gyeonggi/Incheon | Kyungbok Univ., Bucheon Univ., Yongin Arts & Science Univ. |
| Gangwon | Catholic Kwandong Univ., Sangji Univ., Saekyung Univ., Songho Univ. |
| Chungcheong | Woosong IT College |
| Jeolla/Gwangju | Chodang Univ., Jeonju Vision Univ., Mokpo Science Univ. |
| Gyeongsang/Busan | Kyungnam College of IT, Gimhae Univ., Daegu Health College |
3. Visa Transition Requirements
Education: Must hold at least an Associate Degree from a Korean university.
License: Pass the National Caregiver Certification Exam.
Language: TOPIK Level 3 or higher (or KIIP Level 3 completion).
Employment: Sign a contract with a government-approved nursing facility.
Caption: A professional caregiver providing heart-warming care to an elderly person.
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