Initial Adjustment Support Program for Immigrants
- DATE
- 2022-07-26
Initial Adjustment Support Program for Immigrants
□ What is the Initial Adjustment Support Program?
○ The Initial Adjustment Support Program (IASP) is open to foreigners entering Korea for the first time who intend to stay in the country long-term. The program offers the participants information about daily life, basic law, and institutions of Korea in their native languages to assist with their successful settlement into Korean society.
□ Eligibility & Course Content
Eligibility Crieteria |
Course Content |
Remarks o essential living information o basic laws, institutions, and culture of Korea o Korea's immigration system and foreigners' stay in Korea ▶ Program hours: 3 hours ▶ Application Fee: free ▶ languages available: Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, English, Russian, Mongolian, Tagalog, Japaneses,Cambodian, Thai, Indonesian, French, Nepali |
① Marriage Immigrants (F-6) |
o Mutual respect and understanding between married couples and families o Family culture and lifestyle in Korea o Prevention of sexual/domestic violence and how to report them |
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② Koreans with Foreign Nationality (H-2) |
o Compliance with the laws of Korea, basic laws for living in Korea o Approval system for staying and permanently residing in Korea, acquiring nationality |
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③ Workers in Hotel and Adult Entertainment (E-6-2) |
o Human rights in the workplace, human rights violations, cases of human rights violation o What to do in case of sexual violence or human rights violations and remedies for victims |
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④ International Students (D-2) |
o Advice for making studying in Korea successful o Information on school life, designing and choosing a career |
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⑤ Children Who Immigrated with Their parents (F-1-52, F-2-2-, F-1-9, F-1-11) |
o Education and school system, Transitioning from primary through tertiary education, job education o Culture and welfare facilities for adolescents |
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⑥ Residents Living in Areas Densely Populated With Foreigners (All) |
o Rights and duties for foreigners o Compliance with the laws of Korea |
□ Who is Obligated to Participate in This Program?
o If you fall under Eligibility ① and are a national of one of the following countries, you must participate in this program.
- Chinese, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Thailand
If you don't take the program, your period of stay will be limited to six months from the date of your entry into Korea when applying for a Foreign Resident Registration.
o If you fall under Eligibility ② or ③, you must take this program to apply for a Foreign Resident Registration.
※ If you fall under either of Eligibility ④ through ⑥, participation in this program is not mandatory. Even if you don't take it, you will not face any disadvantages in applying for a Foreign Resident Registration, and your period of stay will not be affected.
□ How can I Participate in This Program?
o After entering Korea, sign up for an account at the Immigration & Social Integration Network website(www.socinet.go.kr) and register for a course you are eligible for.
o For further inquiries, contact Immigration Contact Center(1345) after you enter Korea.
- Related Links https://www.socinet.go.kr/soci/main/main.jsp?MENU_TYPE=S_TOP_SY Immigration & Social Integration Network website
- Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ireland
- Address : 72 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2, D02 TW54 Ireland
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