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  Employment Gold Card: Q&A about Application Qualifications - Part 1

  Q: How to Apply?A: Applications can be submitted online. Please visit the application platform: Foreign Professionals Online Application Platform. After confirming your eligibility, prepare the following documents:Passport with at least six months validity remaining.A color scanned electronic file of a two-inch color photo taken within the last six months (hatless and frontal).Electronic files of supporting documents.Previous Taiwan visas or residence permits (optional).For more details on the application process, please refer to the Application Process.Q: Am I eligible?A: You must select the field of expertise, eligibility criteria, and subcategory (if applicable) under the "Field of Expertise" section. The required supporting documents will depend on your selected field.You can use the Gold Card Qualification Check to verify the field of expertise you may qualify for.Employment Gold Card Application Process (Image / Taken from the Taiwan Employment Gold Card Office website)Q: Can individuals with dual citizenship (including Taiwan) apply for the Employment Gold Card?A: Applications will not be accepted if:You are a national with household registration in Taiwan.You entered Taiwan with a Taiwan passport. Note: Those who entered Taiwan with a foreign passport must cancel their household registration at a local Household Registration Office before applying for the Gold Card.You are a near-draft-age male or draft-age male with the following conditions:Without an Overseas Compatriot Identity Certificate for military use.Without a Taiwan passport endorsed for overseas residency.Overseas Taiwanese male residing in Taiwan for over one year.Subject to military conscription under the Military Service Act and restricted from exiting Taiwan.Q: Who is not eligible to apply for the Employment Gold Card?A:Nationals of Mainland China.Individuals with dual citizenship from Hong Kong/Macau and Taiwan.Individuals who entered Taiwan using a Taiwan passport.Nationals with household registration in Taiwan.Nationals entering with a foreign passport but without completing household deregistration.Near-draft-age or draft-age males with any of the following conditions:Without an Overseas Compatriot Identity Certificate for military use.Without a Taiwan passport endorsed for overseas residency.Overseas Taiwanese male residing in Taiwan for over one year.Subject to military conscription under the Military Service Act and restricted from exiting Taiwan.Q: I am currently living in Taiwan/have a residence permit/am using a tourist visa. Can I apply for the Employment Gold Card?A: Yes. You can apply from anywhere, including Taiwan. If you hold a residence permit or tourist visa, you can still apply. The Employment Gold Card will replace your existing residence permit or tourist visa.Q: Is a high salary required to apply for the Employment Gold Card?A: No. For certain fields, one of the qualifications is a monthly salary exceeding NT$160,000, but this is only one of the categories. You can check the detailed qualifications on the Fields of Expertise page or use the Gold Card Qualification Check to verify your eligibility.Q: How is the salary exchange rate calculated for the Employment Gold Card application?A: For salaries in foreign currencies, the exchange rate used is based on the cash buying rate of the Taiwan Bank on the review date or during the employment period. Refer to the Taiwan Bank Historical Exchange Rate.If the salary's currency is not listed on the Taiwan Bank’s exchange rate table, applicants can refer to local public bank exchange rates to convert to USD first, and then use the Taiwan Bank’s USD exchange rate to convert to NTD.Q: Where can I find more information?A: Whether you wish to know about the Employment Gold Card eligibility or have other related inquiries, please refer to the following resources:Foreign Professionals Information PortalEmail: help@taiwangoldcard.twFor information on Employment Gold Card eligibility or other related questions, please visit the Foreign Professionals Attraction and Employment Act information page (Image / Taken from the Foreign Professionals Attraction and Employment Act information page website).

  2024-12-21 09:05
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  Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Therapy for Improving Dry Eye Issues

  Dry eye syndrome affects patients with symptoms such as dryness, fatigue, foreign body sensation, and blurred vision, significantly impacting their quality of life. If left untreated, it can lead to corneal damage and even vision problems. This issue is particularly severe for patients with Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the lacrimal and salivary glands, causing symptoms like dry eyes and dry mouth. Statistics show that over 80% of patients experience these symptoms, with women aged 45 to 55 being the most affected.Dr. Zhang Qingmao, director of the Chinese Medicine Department at Taipei Veterans General Hospital, and his research team have been actively exploring integrated treatments combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine to help patients. Their clinical studies on dry eye syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome have yielded promising results. A randomized double-blind trial of a traditional Chinese medicine formula called "SS-1" demonstrated significant improvement in tear secretion. Additionally, a clinical trial using the herbal tea blend "Chun Yu Qing Hua Yin" showed that the formula reduced patients' dependency on artificial tears, alleviated dry eye symptoms, and improved sleep quality.Use Artificial Tears to Relieve Discomfort (Image Courtesy of Heho Health)In October 2024, the team's research was published in the official journal of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology, the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, affirming the potential of traditional Chinese medicine in treating dry eye syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome. The team further conducted an acupuncture therapy trial on 100 patients with dry eye syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome, targeting Fengchi (GB20) and Zanzhu (BL2) acupoints. Results showed that tear secretion significantly increased after each 15-minute session, with symptoms effectively relieved. After eight weeks of treatment, the effects stabilized, and patients almost stopped relying on artificial tears, with daily usage dropping from 9.36 times to 0.37 times. This greatly improved their quality of life.Dr. Zhang emphasized that integrating Chinese and Western medicine has achieved groundbreaking progress in the treatment of chronic diseases. He encouraged patients not to give up on treatment, highlighting the complementary strengths of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. Under rigorous scientific frameworks, combining these approaches can bring enhanced therapeutic effects and improved quality of life for patients with dry eye syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome. Dr. Zhang stated that the team will continue to conduct related research to bring new hope for dry eye syndrome treatments.Dry Eye Syndrome May Also Be Due to 'Oil Deficiency'! Overusing Artificial Tears Can Lead to Dependency (Image Courtesy of Heho Health)This article is authorized for use by Heho Health.

  2024-12-22 09:05
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  Employment Gold Card: Application Qualification FAQ Part 2

  Q: How do I qualify for the "Other Recognized by the Ministry After Review" category in the culture field? A: If you want to apply for the Employment Gold Card through this category, please provide the following materials:Employment certificateAward recordsMedia coverage (e.g., news articles or other media)Articles related to Taiwan that you have publishedRecommendation letter (including the recommender's title and contact information)Other significant contributions to TaiwanQ: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 6 of the technology field? A: You must have served as a chair professor, professor, or associate professor at a university, or as a researcher or associate researcher at a research institute, and made significant academic contributions, published major works, or achieved important international research results in the past three years. Assistant professor experience does not meet the requirements; only associate professors or higher are eligible."Foreign Financial Supervisory Authorities" provided by the Financial Examination Bureau of the Financial Supervisory Commission. (Image/Source: Financial Examination Bureau website)Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 1 of the technology field? A: You must have a monthly salary of at least NT$160,000 and have worked or are currently working in the technology industry, research institutions, or academia. However, consider applying under other fields if the following apply:1.If your expertise is in software application or technology (e.g., software engineers), you may apply under the digital economy category reviewed by the Ministry of Digital Affairs.2.If you are a senior executive, technical, or marketing director in a high-tech R&D base, corporate headquarters, or multinational company in Taiwan, apply under economic fields evaluated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under items 2 or 3 in the technology field? A:1.You must demonstrate unique talent, outstanding R&D, design achievements, or significant innovation in cutting-edge or forward-looking technologies.2.Supporting documents should showcase individual contributions, such as competition awards, notable achievements, renowned systems, major projects, publications, patents, or innovation records.Q: Is there a "general" option, or do I have to choose a specific qualification? A: There is no "general" option. You must choose one of the main fields of expertise and select a specific qualification within that field. For more details, visit the qualification requirements page or use the Gold Card Qualification Check to verify your potential eligibility.Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 1 of the education field? A: You must hold a Ph.D. degree from a university ranked in the top 500 in the QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, or U.S. News & World Report Rankings. Note that subject rankings do not qualify. See the list of top 500 universities recognized by the Ministry of Education here.Additionally, professional degrees such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), and Juris Doctor (J.D.) are not considered Ph.D. degrees by the Ministry of Education.Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 13 in the technology field? A: Your submitted documents must demonstrate potential contributions to Taiwan's tech industry. These may include academic degrees, service certificates, research work, technical proofs, technology transfers, awards, etc. Supporting documents should highlight personal achievements, such as competition wins, renowned systems, patents, and significant innovations. Avoid submitting certificates for completed courses as standalone evidence, as they are insufficient to prove potential contributions.Applicants in the legal field must provide a lawyer's license from Taiwan or a foreign lawyer's license. (Image/Source: Ministry of Justice website)Q: How can I qualify in the culture industry or field? A: Please refer to the document "Competent Authorities for Each Industry" to check whether your industry falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture.Q: How do I confirm if I work in the financial field? A: Refer to the "Foreign Financial Supervisory Authorities" list provided by the Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC). If your company is listed, you are likely eligible for FSC approval.Q: How do I confirm if I qualify in the legal field? A: Applicants in the legal field must provide a Taiwan lawyer license or foreign legal practitioner license. The application form for a foreign legal practitioner license is available here.Q: How do I qualify in the economic industry or field? A: Refer to the document "Central Competent Authority for Non-Public Agency under the Personal Data Protection Act" to determine if your industry falls under the Ministry of Economic Affairs.Q: How do I confirm if I qualify under item 4 in the sports field? A: Item 4 requires evidence of work experience and achievements in the sports industry, such as coaching records or competition performance. Recommendations from universities can be written by department heads.Images:Employment Gold CardLegal Certification Application Process

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