Taiwan's population consists of over 700,000 migrant workers, a number so large it emphasizes their role in Taiwanese society. Taiwan Immigrants' Global News Network shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan. Watch the broadcast here：0813 NIA video news report－English
Taiwan Immigrants Global News Network presents weekly news to new immigrant audiences.
News in Focus (August 9 – August 15)
- Foreign students can now apply over the counter at the National Immigration Agency
The National Immigration Agency adjusted its regulations in accordance with the downgraded nationwide level 2 alert. The NIA is now open for foreigners to process their applications. Foreigners in Taiwan can visit all service stations in Taiwan. Foreigners in Taiwan not eligible for extending their stay must prepare to leave the island.（For more information：Foreigners in Taiwan must extend their stay or leave the island if they are not eligible for extension）
- The nationwide epidemic alert is adjusted, kindergartens start to open
During the epidemic, parents spent most of their time taking care of their families while working simultaneously. In spite of the epidemic slowly improving, many kindergarten schools and daycare centers are opening. However, if these schools and daycare centers do not have proper air ventilation, they will remain closed. All must cooperate in protecting the health of families during the epidemic in Taiwan.（For more information：Kindergartens, cram schools, and daycare centers to ease restriction beginning July 27）
- Migrant workers can now register for vaccines
Migrant workers can now apply for the vaccine through the online vaccine registration and booking system. The Ministry of Labor reminds the public that vaccination is not mandatory. Therefore, employers and intermediaries must not force migrant workers to get vaccinated. Otherwise, violators will be investigated and dealt with in accordance with the law.（For more information：The Ministry of Labor: Forced vaccination of migrant workers is illegal）
- Migrant workers can take online Chinese courses at home
The Department of Labor, Taipei City Government provides online Chinese language learning courses for migrant workers. To avoid cluster infections among migrant workers, they are encouraged to learn at home instead.Now migrant workers can learn Chinese from the safety of their homes.At the same time, employers are instructed not to interrupt the non-working days of migrant workers to avoid disrupting their learning.（For more information：Department of Labor, Taipei City Government launches "online Chinese language courses" for Migrant Workers）
