Immigration·Visa
New beginnings across borders—we guide you through complex immigration procedures with certainty.
Acquiring and changing a status of residence, and obtaining permanent residency and citizenship, are grave matters that determine where an individual and their family build their lives. Immigration requirements are strict and the administrative authorities have wide discretion, so a minor defect in the documents or a procedural mistake can cost an applicant their status of residence.
MAST provides legal services for the stable settlement of foreign nationals and their families—from visa issuance and change of status of residence to remedies against adverse dispositions such as departure orders and deportation orders. In particular, as soon as a disposition is issued we file for administrative litigation together with suspension of execution, so that an unjust decision does not put the client's daily life and rights at risk.
Key Services
Status of Residence·Visa
From designing the optimal visa for the intended purpose—employment, investment, marriage immigration and the like—to permanent residency and naturalization procedures for settling as a full member of Korean society, we provide reliable support.
- + Issuance of visas of all types (employment, investment, marriage immigration, etc.) and applications for change or extension of status of residence
- + Acquisition of permanent residency (F-5) status and applications for naturalization and citizenship
Remedies Against Immigration Dispositions
When a client faces a disposition of grave personal consequence, such as a visa refusal or a deportation order, we immediately protect the client's right of residence through administrative litigation and suspension of execution.
- + Lawsuits to revoke visa issuance refusal dispositions
- + Objections and administrative litigation against departure orders, deportation orders, and detention orders
- + Remedies against cancellation of status of residence and refusal of status change applications
Family·Settlement Matters
From coordinating visa requirements arising from international marriage to inviting foreign family members, we advise closely so that families can be formed across borders and settle securely.
- + Legal advice on marriage immigration and international marriage
- + Advice on inviting foreign family members and on accompanying (dependent) visas