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3. 2018 policy measures

The Kaohsiung Detention Center of the NIA is expected to open in mid-November of 2018. Following

Japan’s example, the detention center will have modern and humane management, better hardware safety
facilities, and improved accommodation space. The NIA aims to build a friendly environment, provide
more freedom for detainees, and protect their privacy and human rights.

IX. Cultivation and Training for Immigration Officers

In order to cultivate capable immigration officers and recruit talents from various channels, the "Civil
Service Special Examination for Immigration Officers" was used in 2017 to recruit 10 Grade Two, 101 Grade
Three, and 31 Grade Four Officers. They will be distributed to their assigned positions after training.

As for personnel, the NIA plans various training courses according to its aim to enhance their
ability in 2018.

X. The Amendment of Immigration Regulations

The “Regulations Governing the Visit, Residency, and Permanent Residency of Aliens” and the

“Regulations Governing the Application for Entry, Residency, and Registered Permanent Residency of
Nations without Registered Permanent Residency in the Taiwan Area” are both being proposed to be
amended to help recruit and attract high-ability overseas Chinese students and foreign professionals to
come to engage in professional work and live in Taiwan, as well as to fill domestic talent and skill gaps. To

loosen the regulations on residency for foreigners from nations without registered permanent residency
in Taiwan area who are working or studying in Taiwan, the amended regulations will extend the overseas
departure period from 6 months up to 1 year.

The Executive Yuan held a meeting on October 20, 2017 to resolve the shortages of talents. It also

extended the “overseas departure requirements for overseas graduates in Taiwan” from 6 months
currently to 1 year as a part of specific measures for recruiting talents. The Ministry of the Interior has
drafted “A Draft Amendment to Article 18 of Regulations Governing the Application for Entry, Residency,

and Registered Permanent Residency of Nations without Registered Permanent Residency in the Taiwan
Area ” and “A Draft Amendment to Article 22 and Article 22-1 of Regulations Governing the Visit,
Residency, and Permanent Residency of Aliens”, scheduled to complete amendment in 2018.

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