I received a job offer as a production manager or operation manager from a smart farm company, a large agricultural corporation, a fishery processing and aquaculture company, and a resource development agricultural company, but I asked myself, “Is it possible to get an E-7 visa for this position?” There are many foreign job seekers who are worried.
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries managers (14901) are not simple farm workers.A managerial group that integrates and manages agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and fisheries production and operations.no see. Immigration is not on-site labor.Level of overall responsibility for production strategy and operationsThe evaluation is based on .
Summarize key requirements from a job seeker's perspective.
Overall management of agriculture, forestry, and fisheries production organization operations
Establishment of cultivation, farming, and production plans
Establishment of quality, hygiene and safety management system
Increase productivity and manage cost structure
Manpower, facilities, and distribution linkage management
Casual farm workers, fishing boat crews, and simple aquaculture workers are not eligible.
Immigration clearly distinguishes between “production site managers” and “labor personnel.”
E-7 (Special Activities, Professional)
D-10 (Job Seeking) → E-7 change application possible
Possessing smart farming and cutting-edge aquaculture technology is a positive factor.
In particular, the primary industry is distinct from the simple labor visa for foreigners.The practicality of the manager's jobThis is very important.
| division | Detailed requirements | check |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Major in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, food engineering, etc. or equivalent experience | ☐ |
| personal history | Experience in managing production organizations or overseeing operations. | ☐ |
| job level | Overseeing production and operation strategies rather than on-site labor | ☐ |
| salary | Usually above the domestic average income (GNI) | ☐ |
| company requirements | Legal establishment of agricultural corporations, etc., subscription to employment insurance | ☐ |
| Foreigner Necessity | Smart farm technology, overseas varieties, international distribution experience, etc. | ☐ |
especiallyDistinction from simple laborThis is the most important screening point.
step | main procedures | key checkpoints |
|---|---|---|
STEP 01 | Recruitment confirmed | Selecting excellent talent and making hiring decisions |
STEP 02 | Conclusion of employment contract | Specify job description and salary level (required) |
STEP 03 | Write a job description | Preparation of detailed description of manager duties |
STEP 04 | Organization chart and permission settings | Clarifying roles and responsibilities (R&R) within the production organization |
STEP 05 | Review salary requirements | Salary level compared to GNI (gross national income)check |
STEP 06 | Check corporate requirements | Agricultural corporation/company requirements (financial statements, 4 major insurances) |
STEP 07 | Reasons for employment | Logic composition of necessity of introduction (technology, market, variety) |
STEP 08 | Prepare supporting documents | Proof of education and related experience (notarized and certified) |
STEP 09 | Apply for change of status | D-10 (job search) → E-7 (specified activities)application |
STEP 10 | Screening and issuing | Correction of alien registration card after immigration screening |
Key tips for staff
Salary criteria:For an E-7 visa, you must meet a certain percentage of the previous year's GNI (usually 80% or more, varies by occupation), so you must calculate the figure in advance.
Employment Needs:The core of the screening is the logic of why the applicant must be a ‘relevant foreigner’ rather than a ‘domestic national’ (breed characteristics, overseas market development, etc.).
Actual work is at the level of field production workers
Salary is at the level of general agricultural workers
Appointment of formal manager in small-scale farming cooperatives
Lack of need to hire foreigners
Immigration is in the primary industry.Labor visa bypass or not?are strictly reviewed.
Agriculture, forestry and fisheries managers (14901) fall under the E-7 manager occupation group, but the key to approval isProduction operation strategy and organizational management responsibilitiesno see.
To increase your chances of approval:
Production scale and sales structure
Manager salary level
Adoption of smart/advanced technology
International distribution or variety expertise
You must prepare systematically.
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