that Tibetan students in Taiwan are subject to unfair treatment and hope for a comprehensive solution to address their predicament. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) states that the regulations on the issuance of visas apply to all holders of identity certificates issued by countries around the world. It does not merely apply to Tibetans. The MOFA recommends addressing the visa issue faced by stateless Tibetans studying in Taiwan under the Refugee Act to resolve cases regarding the recognition of stateless status, handling guidelines, the assignment of rights and responsibilities, and grievance procedures.118 95. Recommendations: The unique background and refugee status of stateless Tibetans holding identity certificates sets them apart from other stateless tourists with identity certificates, and the government can only rely on the Refugee Act for a solution. However, the progress of the Refugee Act has been slow due to legislative disagreements and a lack of proactiveness in finding a solution for the predicament of stateless individuals currently studying in Taiwan. The government should conduct a thorough and comprehensive review and think of alternative approaches or revise the regulations to address the legalities of this case through a general policy. (c) Overseas students 96. In 2014, to attract students from countries included in the New Southbound Policy, the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) revamped the Rotating Cooperative Education Program in Vocational High Schools for Overseas Compatriot Students into a 3+4 Vocational Education Program 118 Summary of NHRC discussion meeting with civil society organizations (2022, Nov 3). MOFA and the MOE responses in the NHRC discussion meeting with government agencies (2023, Jan 17). According to the Regulations Regarding International Students Undertaking Studies in Taiwan stipulated by the Ministry of Education, foreign students shall have a foreign nationality to apply for admission to an educational institution in Taiwan. This regulation cannot be applied to stateless individuals. Stateless Tibetan refugees who hold identity certificates issued by the government of India come to study in Taiwan. However, an identity certificate is not equivalent to a passport. If the individual is not a national of the country that issued the certificate, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs generally will not grant the individual a residency visa. Meanwhile, the grounds for applications for visitor visas are also limited. 68