On a D-10 job-seeking visa — what job-search activity counts for an extension?
After graduating I switched to the D-10 job-seeking visa and I'm looking for work. I heard you can't just wait for an offer; you have to show evidence of job-search activity to get an extension. I'd like to know what counts — applications, job fairs, internships — and exactly what proof I should prepare when I apply to renew.
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The D-10 isn't a wait-and-see visa — you have to prove active job-searching to renew it. Job applications, interview confirmations, attending job fairs, internships, language or vocational courses, and startup preparation all count, so keep screenshots of your applications on Worknet, Saramin, or JobKorea. When you renew, you submit evidence of these activities plus an activity plan; extensions usually come in six-month blocks up to the maximum allowed period, so the key is to steadily collect application records and confirmation letters as you go.