Recently, Taiwan's Ministry of Labor announced a significant update: the quota limit for the employment score system for overseas Chinese and foreign students is about to be lifted. This is excellent news for those interested in working in Taiwan. According to the draft amendment to Article 5-1 of the "Qualifications and Review Standards for Foreigners Engaging in Jobs Specified in Subparagraphs 1 to 6, Paragraph 1, Article 46 of the Employment Service Act," announced by the Ministry of Labor on the 1st, the employment score system for overseas Chinese and foreign students will no longer have a quota limit.

Since the implementation of the employment score system, the number of overseas Chinese and foreign students staying in Taiwan for work has increased annually. In the past three years, this number has reached 90% of the quota limit, indicating the system's effectiveness in attracting and retaining talented overseas Chinese and foreign students. However, with the increasing demand for high-quality labor across various industries in Taiwan, the existing quota limit has clearly become insufficient to meet market needs.

Reasons for Lifting the Quota Limit

To address the labor shortage across industries, the Ministry of Labor, based on the resolutions of the National Development Council's Population and Immigration Policy Chief Conference and the Executive Yuan's Coordination Meeting on Labor Shortages in the Hospitality Industry, has decided to lift the annual quota limit for the employment score system for overseas Chinese and foreign students. This measure aims to solve the labor shortage problem, especially in specific sectors such as the hospitality industry.

The government hopes that by lifting the quota limit, more outstanding overseas Chinese and foreign students will be attracted to stay and work in Taiwan, thereby promoting economic development and enhancing industrial competitiveness.

The Future of Individual Work Permits

Government departments intend to promote individual work permits in the long term, facilitating overseas Chinese and foreign students to transition to applying for permanent residency through the immigration system. This means that in the future, it will be easier for overseas Chinese and foreign students to find suitable jobs in Taiwan and stay for a longer term, contributing to Taiwanese society and the economy.

For overseas Chinese and foreign students who wish to stay and work in Taiwan, the lifting of the quota limit for the employment score system is undoubtedly significant good news. It not only provides more job opportunities but also helps address the labor needs of various industries in Taiwan. With the gradual improvement and implementation of the policy, it is believed that more and more overseas Chinese and foreign students will choose to develop their careers in Taiwan and become part of Taiwanese society.

We hope this policy will inject new vitality into Taiwan's economic development, attract more international talent, and enhance overall competitiveness. For those overseas Chinese and foreign students currently looking for job opportunities, this is a chance not to be missed. Act now!