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OASIS class schedule

There is no official central schedule for OASIS classes — providers are re-approved every March and each posts its own dates. This page aggregates what's currently open, straight from provider sites.

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How OASIS leads to the D-8-4 visa

  1. 1Earn OASIS points. Complete OASIS courses, mentoring, incubation or IP items to accumulate points.
  2. 2D-10-2 (Start-up prep). Use your OASIS certificate to get the start-up preparation visa and build your venture.
  3. 3D-8-4 (Start-up visa). Reach the points threshold with a prerequisite item to qualify for the founder visa.

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All nine OASIS programs

OASIS-1+10 pts

Basic Intellectual Property Course

Understanding Korean society and an introduction to the intellectual-property system. ~12 hours over 2 weeks, 80% attendance.

Global Start-up Immigration Center / KIPA

OASIS-2+10 pts

Advanced Intellectual Property Course

Patent litigation and writing invention declarations. ~20 hours over 2 weeks, 80% attendance.

Global Start-up Immigration Center / KIPA

OASIS-3Support

Intellectual Property Application Support

Financial support for securing IP rights — application and agent fees. Support only (no points); once per person.

KIPA (Korea Invention Promotion Association)

OASIS-4+10 pts

Basic Start-up Class

Business management, the tax system, and investor presentations. ~20 hours over 3 weeks, 80% attendance. Taught in English.

KISED

OASIS-5+15 pts

Start-up Coaching & Mentoring

One-on-one coaching from a start-up immigration mentor. Minimum 6 hours (3 sessions) for points.

KISED

OASIS-6+30 pts

Invention / Start-up Exhibition

Showcase your invention to investors; identifies outstanding, inventive start-up items.

Global Start-up Immigration Center

OASIS-7+15 pts

Graduation from Start-up Incubation

Complete a government-supported incubation residency (six-month minimum) with dedicated workspace.

KISED / regional CCEIs & Global Startup Centers

OASIS-8+15 pts

Support for Corporation Establishment

Administrative help incorporating your Korean corporation — a key step for visa qualification.

Global Start-up Immigration Center

OASIS-9+30 pts

Start-up Commercialization Support

Initial commercialization funding plus R&D and post-management support for your start-up item.

KISED

OASIS points, courses, and thresholds are set by the Korean government and change by notice. This is informational only, not immigration advice — always confirm eligibility with the official OASIS center and HiKorea before applying.

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