What kind of questions are asked during the permanent residency visa (F5) interview?

Hello. I am Kim Seong-in, an administrative attorney. Mr.A, a Middle Eastern marriage immigrant (F6), came to see me. He was rejected during the permanent residency visa (F5) screening and thought that he may have performed poorly during the interview. He asked me when he could reapply and how he should prepare for the interview.

 

Mr. A has been married to a Korean woman, Ms. B, for over 10 years and has been living together on an F6 visa. He has been successful in business and has been supporting Ms. B's two children from her previous marriage. I reviewed the submitted documents. There were no issues with the income and asset requirements, and the residency period was also met. He did not require any relevant academic qualifications or technical certifications required for a specific professional field permanent residency application. There were also no records of violations of Korean laws. However, during the interview, he was unable to answer properly, answering only 4 out of 16 questions, leading us to conclude that the issue likely stemmed from the interview.

 

Therefore, we divided the potential questions into five categories: 1. Authenticity of the marital relationship and family ties, 2. Child support and upbringing, 3. Ability to support oneself and business-related matters, 4. Settlement and adaptation to Korean society, and 5. Other, and advised him to prepare answers for each category. Below are the sample questions provided to Mr. A.

 

1. Authenticity of the marital relationship and family ties

How did you meet and marry Mr. B (spouse)?

When is your wedding anniversary? What is the most memorable episode since your marriage?

How often do you interact with each other's families (parents, siblings, etc.)?

What was the most challenging aspect of your married life, and how did you overcome it?

What is your relationship with Mr. B's children from his previous marriage?

How did the children initially react, and how are they now?

How do you specifically participate in child-rearing? Please provide specific examples such as living expenses, tuition, education, or counseling.

How are roles divided among family members (e.g., household chores, child-rearing, etc.)?

 

2. Child Support and Child-Rearing

Please provide basic information about your children (names, ages, education, etc.).

How do you spend time with your children? (Common activities, conversation time, etc.)

Are there any issues or counseling cases your children are facing at school?

What have been the challenging and rewarding aspects of being a caregiver?

 

3. Financial Capacity and Business-Related Information

What type of business do you operate? (Industry, scale, performance, etc.)

What motivated you to start your business?

Are there any current financial difficulties affecting your family life?

What are your future business plans (expansion, changes, etc.)?

Do you have any supporting documents for financial support (business registration certificate, financial statements, employment contract, tax payment proof, etc.)?

 

4. Settlement and adaptation to Korean society

What are your impressions of life in Korea? Any examples of overcoming cultural differences?

Level of Korean language proficiency (difficulties and how you overcame them)?

Friends or connections in Korea?

Community activities or volunteer experience?

 

5. Other

Have there been any legal issues during your stay (crimes, illegal stay, tax arrears, etc.)?

If there have been conflicts or crises with your spouse, how were they resolved?

What are your future plans for your family and yourself?

However, the above list of expected questions is tailored to A's specific situation. The reasons for being denied permanent residency in an interview can vary widely and depend on individual circumstances. While the interviewer may provide specific reasons for the denial, this is not always the case. The Republic of Korea's Immigration Act provides detailed explanations of the grounds for revoking permanent residency. If you were denied permanent residency in an interview, it is important to first identify the reasons for the denial, prepare anticipated answers, and address any necessary improvements before reapplying.

 

Seeking professional advice on the permanent residency application and review process is important. If an interview is required, we will provide you with expected questions and answer guidelines to help you approach the interview with confidence and clarity. Please feel free to contact Kim Seong-in, Administrative Officer, at any time. End.

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