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VI. International Exchanges and Cooperation

1. Constructing International Cooperative Networks

Agreements and MOUs have been important tools for establishing stronger cross-country collabo-
rations for the NIA. In order to enhance cooperation with other nations to combat international crime

and protect the rights of immigrants, the NIA has signed agreements or MOUs with other countries on
immigration affairs and human trafficking prevention since 2007. The signing of agreements or MOUs has

helped strengthen the bilateral relationship between Taiwan and other countries.

2. Providing Overseas Services and Assisting the Repatriation of Wanted Criminals
The NIA liaison officers at 28 overseas representative offices (Hong Kong and Macao included) are
responsible for the coordination of border security with its immigration counterparts, as well as for pro-

viding assistance and protection to overseas compatriots. In 2021, the NIA liaison officers processed
7,088 requests for services and immigration assistance, received 16,654 entry permit applications from
R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals without household registration in the Taiwan area, as well as people from

Mainland China and Hong Kong and Macao residents. The NIA liaison officers also assisted in the repa-
triation of 88 wanted criminals and 77 R.O.C. (Taiwan) nationals who committed crimes abroad.

3. Policy Objectives for 2022

The NIA will continue to establish partnerships with other countries through signing agreements
or MOUs on immigration affairs, human trafficking prevention, and mutual use of automated immi-
gration clearance systems.

VII. Foreign Population Management

1. Reinforcing Investigations of Illegal Immigrants
With the aim of decreasing the number of undocumented migrant workers in Taiwan, the NIA

launched an ad hoc project, led by the National Security Bureau, and in coordination with the Coast
Guard Administration, Military Police Command, Investigation Bureau, and National Police Agency
to enhance the investigation of undocumented migrant workers. In 2021, due to COVID-19, the gov-

ernment focused more on preventing the spread of the virus and temporarily did not carry out large-
scale enforcement operations.

To protect legal marriage and combat marriage fraud, the NIA conducts site visits and interviews

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