【Taiwan Immigrants’ Global News Network】Edited by Angela Rodriguez
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：1120 NIA video news report－English
Taiwan Immigrants Global News Network presents weekly news to new immigrant audiences.
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News Focus (November 15 – November 21)
NIA promotes free information courses “Collecting Stamps & Enjoy Beitou” for new immigrants
The NIA organized activities to allow new immigrants to visit Beitou and experience the local cultures. New immigrants are invited to join the "New Immigration Digital Application Information Project". The public must register as a member to participate in the free information courses. (Read more: NIA promotes free information courses “Collecting Stamps & Enjoy Beitou” for new immigrants)
The "Latest Regulations on Agency Fees" for Foreign Caregivers has been released
Many Taiwanese families hire foreign caregivers through intermediaries. The Taiwan government expressed that migrant workers do not need to pay “migrant worker introduction fees” to intermediaries. Migrant workers may contact the 1955 “Foreign Workers’ Free Hotline” if they are charged any suspicious fees. (Read more: The "Latest Regulations on Agency Fees" for Foreign Caregivers has been released)
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Amended Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals comes into effect
The National Development Council (NDC) revised the law on foreign talents again and offered incentives to attract foreign professionals to work in Taiwan. (Read more: Amended Act for the Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals comes into effect)
FSC protects the rights of migrant workers receiving small-amount remittance services
The Taiwanese government continues to protect the rights and interests of migrant workers in Taiwan. The Financial Supervisory Commission R.O.C. (FSC) announced that “cross-border remittances” have been included in the “Act of Electronic Payment”. (Read more: FSC protects the rights of migrant workers receiving small-amount remittance services)
