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E-7 eligibility depends on your field of work, educational qualifications, and years of relevant professional experience. Most engineering and technical roles require a minimum of a bachelor's or diploma qualification in a relevant field, combined with several years of applicable work experience. The specific requirements vary by occupational category — SK Consultancy screens all candidates against current E-7 standards before presenting profiles to employers.

SK Consultancy works on a reverse-sourcing model — meaning we do not manage unsolicited applications. Instead, we source candidates for specific employer requirements. If your profile and qualifications align with an active employer requirement, we will contact you directly. You may submit your background details to us; however, there is no guarantee of placement unless your profile matches a current employer need.

For candidates, E-7 documentation typically includes academic qualification certificates (degree or diploma), employment certificates covering all relevant work history, a technical duty description aligned with the proposed job, passport copy, and in some cases industry certifications. The specific documentation requirements are governed by the Korean immigration authority and are subject to change. SK Consultancy prepares candidate files in a structured format for submission to the immigration scrivener.

E-7 visa salary requirements are set by the Korean government and are subject to periodic revision. The minimum salary threshold for E-7 engineers has historically been set at or above the national average wage. Actual compensation offered by Korean SMEs varies by company, role, and candidate experience — but typically falls within a range that reflects the technical nature of the position and the employer's workforce budget. SK Consultancy does not negotiate or set salaries; compensation is agreed directly between the employer and candidate.

Recruitment fees are typically borne by the employer and not by the candidate. This is the standard arrangement for international skilled worker recruitment. Candidates should not be asked to pay placement fees to a recruiter as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay a fee as a candidate, please raise this with us directly.

SK Consultancy sources and screens technically qualified international candidates for Korean manufacturing companies hiring under the E-7 Special Occupation Visa framework. We handle candidate identification, qualification verification, technical screening, and documentation preparation — providing employers with a structured candidate file ready for immigration scrivener processing. We do not handle visa filing, immigration bureaucracy, or payroll. Our role ends when a qualified candidate file is delivered for the E-7 application process.

SK Consultancy recruits for Korean manufacturing and engineering companies across: automotive manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, CNC machining and precision machining, mold design and tooling, industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing, infrastructure engineering, and shipbuilding. All sectors represent active recruitment experience — not theoretical capability.

No. SK Consultancy does not guarantee visa approval. Visa decisions are made by the Korean immigration authority based on the employer's application and the candidate's documentation. What SK Consultancy does guarantee is that the candidates we present have been screened for qualification and experience alignment, and that the documentation we prepare is structured and complete for the scrivener's submission process. This reduces the risk of application errors but does not eliminate all variables in the visa adjudication process.

To begin sourcing, SK Consultancy requires: a clear job description including the specific technical duties the candidate will perform, the industry / production context of your company, the proposed E-7 occupational classification (if determined), qualification and experience expectations, and the intended contract type and salary range. The clearer your requirements, the more accurately we can match and screen candidates. We are available to assist employers who are unsure about E-7 occupational classification for their specific roles.

SK Consultancy works upstream of the immigration scrivener's process. We source and screen international candidates, then prepare a structured candidate file — qualification documents, verified employment history, and a technical duty summary aligned with the E-7 occupational classification. This file is delivered to the scrivener for use in the visa application submission. We do not compete with scriveners; our role ends where the scrivener's role begins.

Yes. Scriveners who work with Korean employer clients seeking international technical candidates may refer those clients directly to SK Consultancy for candidate sourcing and file preparation. SK Consultancy will source and screen candidates and prepare the documentation package — which is then returned to the scrivener's process for application submission. Referral arrangements can be established through direct contact with SK Consultancy.

SK Consultancy delivers candidate files in a structured digital format — PDF documentation package containing: a candidate profile summary, employment history with duty descriptions, qualification certificates, and any supporting technical references. Files are organised to align with standard E-7 documentation expectations. Scriveners may request specific formatting adjustments to accommodate their submission procedures.