Korea grants temporary stay and work permits to foreign children seeking paternal recognition
Foreign children seeking legal recognition from Korean parents can now secure long-term stay rights and legal employment during court proceedings, eliminating a regulatory loophole that often forced vulnerable families into financial hardship or overstaying their visas. Under updated immigration guidelines revealed Friday by the Ministry of Justice, children without citizenship and their…
The Korean government has introduced new legislation granting temporary stay and work permits to foreign children seeking paternal recognition, addressing a regulatory loophole that previously left vulnerable families in precarious financial situations. According to The Korea Times, children without citizenship and their custodial parents involved in paternity suits will now be eligible for a G-1 visa, a long-term humanitarian status granted in six-month increments throughout the duration of legal proceedings.
Additionally, the policy opens a pathway to temporary work permits for parents and guardians, following review by an internal human rights committee, enabling them to support themselves legally while navigating the court system. Acting Justice Minister Lee Jin-soo emphasized that these measures aim to fulfill the state's minimum humanitarian obligation by preventing hardship for children of Korean lineage and their guardians during trial proceedings.
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