📝 Application Process
From Graduation to Employment in 3 Simple Steps!
Step 1：Apply for Job-Seeking ARC
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- When: After receiving diploma ~ before current ARC expires.
- Action: Visit a National Immigration Agency (NIA) service center to change your residency purpose to “Job Seeking.”
- Result: Receive a 6-month or 1-year renewable ARC. You are free to work or intern during this period.
⚠️ Important Note:
Time spent on a Job-Seeking ARC does NOT count towards the 5-year residency requirement for Permanent Residence (APRC). Accumulation of residency years only begins after you switch to a formal “Employment ARC”.
Step 2：Secure a Long-Term Position
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Action: Use the job-seeking period to work at companies, confirm mutual interest, and negotiate your salary and role.
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⚠️ Important: Check Employer Eligibility
Not every company can legally hire foreign professionals! Before you commit, please verify that your prospective employer meets one of the following criteria:
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- Registered Capital: Must be at least NT$ 5 Million (For companies established < 1 year).
- Annual Revenue: Must be at least NT$ 10 Million (For companies established > 1 year).
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Check: Ensure you reach 70 points in the Points System.
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Step 3：Switch to Formal Employment
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- Employer’s Part: Your Employer submits documents to the Ministry of Labor to apply for your “Work Permit.”
- Your Part: Once you receive the Work Permit letter, take it to the NIA to change your ARC purpose to “Employment.”
🎉 Congratulations! You are now officially accumulating years for Permanent Residence!
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