Foreign experts with experience in overseas construction projects sometimes receive job offers as site managers or project managers (PMs) from Korean construction companies, plant companies, resource development companies, etc. However, the first question that comes to mind is “Is it possible to get an E-7 visa for this job?”
Construction and mining managers (1411) are not just field technicians;A managerial position responsible for overall management of construction and resource development sites and large-scale projects.no see. Immigration is more important than technical proficiency.Project overall responsibility level and management authorityThe evaluation is based on .
Summarize key requirements from a job seeker's perspective.
This article reflects the latest guidance as of December 2025.
Overall management of construction sites or resource development projects
Integrated management of process, budget, safety and quality
Subcontractor/partner management and contract coordination
General manager of field personnel and technical organization
Project risk management and schedule control
Simple construction technicians, equipment operators, and technicians are not eligible.
The Immigration Department clearly distinguishes between “technical workers” and “project managers.”
E-7 (Special Activities, Professional)
D-10 (Job Seeking) → E-7 change application possible
Those with experience in large international projects may receive preferential treatment.
In particular, in the construction and mining fields, company size and project performance are considered important due to the nature of the industry.
| division | Detailed requirements | check |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor's degree or higher in a related major such as construction engineering, civil engineering, or resource engineering, or equivalent experience | ☐ |
| personal history | Experience in construction and resource development project management | ☐ |
| job level | Responsible for overall project management rather than field work | ☐ |
| salary | Typically above the domestic average income (GNI), manager level salary | ☐ |
| company requirements | Corporations operating normally, businesses subscribed to employment insurance | ☐ |
| Foreigner Necessity | Demonstrated need for overseas project experience, special technology, and international collaboration | ☐ |
For managers, the likelihood of approval is particularly high when “project overall responsibility” is clear.
Conclusion of employment contract
Specification of Job Description
Clarifying project size and scope of responsibility
Determination of salary level
Application for change of residence status
Submission of company financial data and project performance data
The job description must clearly state “Oversight of integrated management of process, budget, safety, and quality.”
When the actual work is at the field technical level
Appointment of formal managers at small construction sites
When salary remains at technician level
Lack of logic for the need to hire foreigners
Immigration is not just a matter of career training,Project integration management responsibilityThe review focuses on:
Construction and mining managers (1411) fall into the E-7 managerial category, but the key to approval is not technical proficiency.Responsible for large-scale project operation and integrated managementno see.
To increase your chances of approval:
Project size and budget scope
Authority structure in organizational chart
Manager salary level
International project experience
You must prepare systematically.
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