법무부 지역특화형 비자제도 개선방안 연구: 충청남도 보령시 시범운영 사례를 중심으로

Abstract

(Purpose) The purpose of this study is to derive ways to improve the region-specific visa system through the pilot operation case of Boryeong City, Chungnam Province, among local governments that are promoting the Ministry of Justice's region-specific visa system. (Research methods) The method of this study was conducted using the results of an interview survey with participants in the Ministry of Justice's regional-specific visa system pilot project, status data and policy data of participating companies, officials at Boryeong City Hall, and officials at the Chungnam Provincial Office and the Daejeon Immigration Office. (Findings) As the crisis of regional extinction became an issue, the Ministry of Justice introduced a regional-specific visa system in 2022 as a way to encourage foreigners to settle in the region and revitalize the economy, but it was found that there was no effective plan for each local government to implement this system. (Conclusion and recommendations) First, it is required to expand the recruitment of foreign participants and grant additional points to local residents. Second, it is necessary to expand the recruitment of companies wishing to hire foreigners. Third, a system to support foreign participants' adaptation to the local community must be established. Fourth, designation and operation of an organization dedicated to regionally specialized visa systems and establishment of a foreign employment portal are required. Fifthly, on-site consulting for foreign participants and participating companies is required. Lastly, measures to attract foreign students to specialized high schools and connect regionally specialized visa systems are requested. do.