Furthermore, the MOL indicated they need more information regarding these
foreign workers’ marital status, fertility rates, or child-rearing circumstances, as such
details are not mandated for their documentation. The NIA oversees the management
of non-citizens who subsequently acquire permanent residency under the applicable
provisions of the Immigration Act.
iv.
The National Development Council (NDC)
The NDC released data concerning foreign professionals who hold permanent
residency in Taiwan. As of the end of April 2024, 56,613 valid permits had been
issued to foreign professionals, with 14,525 permits designated for special foreign
professionals, including 9,942 gold cards.
The NDC has stated that marriage, birthing, and educational requirements of the
children of these foreign professionals pertain to personal privacy and the freedom of
education. Additionally, these details are optional in the applications for work or
permanent residency in Taiwan, resulting in the unavailability of this information.
v.
The Ministry of The Interior National Immigration Agency (NIA)
The NIA has clarified that Article 31, Paragraph 6 of the Immigration Act does
not require permanent residents to disclose the schools their children attend.
Additionally, the application forms for residence or stay in Taiwan do not require
applicants to specify the types of schools or educational levels, indicating that such
information needs to be systematically recorded.
Additionally, those with permanent residency status in Taiwan and their
children are not covered under the care services provided for new residents regarding
their educational needs in Taiwan.
V. Investigation and Analysis
The primary issue to be clarified is whether current regulations that apply
differential treatment to individuals with permanent residency in Taiwan and their
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