This article reflects the latest guidelines as of December 2025. I received a job offer as an organizational operations manager or business general manager from a consulting company, accounting/tax firm, legal service organization, HR/headhunting company, management consulting firm, etc., but I asked myself, “Is an E-7 visa possible for this position?” There are many foreign job seekers who are worried.
Other professional service managers (1390) are not simply consultants or practitioners;A managerial position that oversees the operation and strategy of the entire professional service organizationno see. Immigration screening is based on the scope of organizational responsibility and level of expertise rather than the certification itself.
Summarize key requirements from a job seeker's perspective.
Overseeing the operation of the consulting and professional service organization
Winning projects and establishing business strategies
Staffing and Performance Management
Customer contract/risk management
Organizational revenue structure and profit and loss management
This does not apply to simple consultants, accounting practitioners or advisors.
Immigration clearly distinguishes between “project performers” and “organization managers.”
E-7 (Special Activities, Professional)
D-10 (Job Seeking) → E-7 change application possible
Top-Tier review available for advanced consulting experts
In the professional service field, the “need to hire foreigners” is a particularly important screening factor.
| division | Detailed requirements | check |
|---|---|---|
| Education | Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as business administration, law, accounting, or economics, or equivalent experience | ☐ |
| personal history | Experience in managing a professional service organization | ☐ |
| job level | Overseeing organizational operations rather than project execution | ☐ |
| salary | Typically above the domestic average income (GNI), manager level salary | ☐ |
| company requirements | Corporations operating normally, businesses subscribed to employment insurance | ☐ |
| Foreigner Necessity | Proven experience in global projects, overseas clients, and international consulting | ☐ |
Managerial positions especially require clear salary levels and scope of organizational responsibilities.
Conclusion of employment contract
Specification of Job Description
Clarification of positions in organizational chart
Determination of salary level
Application for change of residence status
Submission of company financial data and project performance data
The job description should clearly include the phrase “overseeing organizational operations and strategy.”
When actual work is focused on consulting practice
Appointment of formal manager in small advisory firms
Salary is at practitioner level
Lack of logic of necessity for foreigners
Immigration is more important than whether you have a professional qualification.Scope of management responsibility and size of organizationWe focus more on .
You must prove that you are a ‘professional service organization manager’ rather than a project executor.
Other professional service managers (1390) are classified as E-7 professionals, but are unlikely to be approved for simple consulting.
You must persuade in writing that you are the manager in charge of organizational operations, business strategy, and revenue management.
To increase your chances of approval:
Authority structure in organizational chart
Manager salary level
Global Advisory Needs
The business entity of the company
You must prepare systematically.
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