| Procedure Name |
Application for Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under
the Status of Residence Previously Granted |
| Governing Law |
Paragraph 2, Article 19, Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act |
| Applicant |
Foreign national intending to run business or engage in an activity that will
yields remuneration that does not permitted with the applicant's
current status of residence |
| When to submit |
When the foreign national intends to run business or engage in an activity that
will yields remuneration that does not permitted with the applicant's
current status of residence |
| How to submit |
Applicant must fill in necessary application forms, make ready attached documents
and submit a service counter at regional immigration office.
|
| Who may submit |
- Applicant;
- The following persons are authorized to
submit application form on behalf of the applicant foreign national:
- A
staff member of
organization that is run by or employs the foreign national;
- A
staff member of organization that trains or educates
the foreign national; or
- A nonprofit organization authorized
by the competent
authorities under the Article 34 of the Civil Code
for the purpose of smooth acceptance of foreign nationals;
- A lawyer
or administrative
scrivener that gives notice to the director of regional
immigration
bureau; or
- A legal representative of the foreign
national.*
*
"Legal representative" in this context means a
legal representative of an applicant who is younger than
16 years old,
is always
unable to make sense of his/her surroundings due
to mental disorder, or
significantly lacks such abilities.
|
| Fee |
Free of charge |
| Necessary documents |
- Application form 1copy
- A document material
that proves the intended activity as indicated on the application
form 1copy
- Passport and alien registration card
- A document
that proves the status (if an agent submits the application
form on behalf of the applicant)
|
| Format |
|
| How to fill in, and
example |
Refer to your regional immigration office or immigration information center. |
| Where to submit |
The regional immigration office in charge of applicant's address (Refer to your
regional immigration office or immigration information center.) |
| Office hours |
9:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, weekdays (For more information on office hours
or days of week for specific application procedures, refer to your
regional immigration office or immigration information center.) |
| Information services |
Regional immigration office or immigration information center |
| Screening criteria |
The intended activity does not interfere with the activity permitted with the
current status of residence and is regarded as appropriate. |
| Standard procedures
duration |
Two weeks to two months |
| Administrative appeal |
None. |
