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：0911 NIA video news report－English
(Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network) shares the following series of informative videos about the lives of migrant workers in Taiwan.
News in Focus (September 6 – September 12)
- Extended validity and new fees for Gold Cards for foreigners
Foreign professionals possessing the Employment Gold Card can apply for an extension. The Ministry of Interior also announced the different extension rates. NTD1,500 for a one-year extension and residents of Hong Kong and Macau are to be charged a flat fee of NTD800 regardless of length.Foreign friends are also welcome to apply for residence-related services at the National Immigration Agency.（For more information：Extended validity and new fees for Gold Cards for foreigners）
- National Immigration Agency Tainan City Service Station reminds immigrants to reapply for their residence permits
As the epidemic improved, the National Immigration Agency began allowing new immigrants to visit service stations physically to process their resident permit extensions.Foreign friends are reminded to apply for extensions at various service stations.Migrants are also encouraged to register for vaccinations online.All must cooperate in fighting against the epidemic in Taiwan.（For more information：NIA 2nd Tainan City Service Center reminds new immigrants to register for vaccines and to apply for resident permit extensions）
- National Immigration Agency promotes universal mobile payment methods
The National Immigration Agency in cooperation with the Executive Yuan implemented a universal mobile payment policy.New immigrants can choose whether to use cash or credit cards when handling fees at the counters.During the epidemic, it is encouraged to use credit cards to avoid the risk of spreading the virus. This is to give new immigrants and migrant workers peace of mind when processing their applications.（For more information：NIA Taichung City 1st Service Center launches universal payment methods to avoid physical contact during the epidemic）
- Free consultation services for caretakers and resigning migrant workers via telephone
As the epidemic has improved in Taiwan, local governments are also beginning to adjust their policies.New Taipei City Government, Labor Affairs Bureau implemented the “Free At-home Consultation Service for Migrant Workers".The program is open for applications through the 1966 hotline beginning August 16.At the same tie, migrant workers are encouraged to process their applications via telephone.（For more information：New Taipei City provides telephone services for resigning migrant workers and free consultation services to caretakers）
