New Passwords in the Visa and Work Permit Game: A Review of the New Visa and Work Permit Regulatory Framework in Taiwan

ARTICLES NEW PASSWORDS IN THE VISA AND WORK PERMIT GAME: A REVIEW OF THE NEW VISA AND WORK PERMIT REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN TAIWAN Robin Winklert Robert Leett Andrew Ruffttt TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION II. GOVERNMENT ATTITUDES TOWARD IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION ..... A. General Background: Economic Setting ........ B. Visas and Working: The Labor Market for Foreign Nationals C. Visas and Working: Government Approvals ... D. Visas and Working: Government Attitudes .... III. VISITOR VISAS AND WORK AUTHORIZATION A . O verview B. Temporary Visitors C. Visas Granted for the Purpose of Employment 1. Sales Volume 2. Other Requirements t Robin Winkler is a Partner with the firm Koo, Winkler, Hsu & Hwang. He has practiced law in Taiwan for fifteen years and publishes frequently on topics rang- ing from employment to intellectual property law. tt Robert Lee is an Associate with the firm Koo, Winkler, Hsu and Hwang in Taipei. ttt J.D. Expected, May 1994, UCLA School of Law.