🇺🇸 [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.

RegionUniversity Name
Gyeonggi/IncheonKyungbok Univ., Bucheon Univ., Yongin Arts & Science Univ.
GangwonCatholic Kwandong Univ., Sangji Univ., Saekyung Univ., Songho Univ.
ChungcheongWoosong IT College
Jeolla/GwangjuChodang Univ., Jeonju Vision Univ., Mokpo Science Univ.
Gyeongsang/BusanKyungnam 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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