Where can I buy smoked salmon in Taiwan?
I'm a international student studying in Taiwan and I really cannot find smoked salmon anywhere in the supermarket. Could anyone help me ?
Other - Food & Drink - 1 Answers
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I would guess IKEA in Taiwan as they import scandinavian food and sell it on their stores.
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Monday, March 14, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
i wan to be an exchange student to China/Taiwan/S.Korea?
i wan to be an exchange student to China/Taiwan/S.Korea?
i want to study in china when im in 10th or 11th grade? how do i get in? places i like to go study are Taipei (Taiwan), Hong Kong,shanghai. but mostly i would like to go study in Taipei.
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Youth For Understanding (YFU)USA offers opportunities to study in China. Although, we don't guarantee a specific city. YFU is a homestay program that matches students with families. We are currently offering a scholarship to China, although the deadlines is coming up and may be as early as January 5th. Please visit our website www.yfu-usa.org or you can call 800.TEENAGE to speak to an admissions counselor. Even if the deadline is tomorrow, you might be able to get a short extension. Best wishes Lisa Chinnery YFU USA
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Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Foreign student situation, can I work in Taiwan?
Foreign student situation, can I work in Taiwan?
I am a New Zealand citizen studying mandarin in Taiwan. I am still on my 60 day visitor visa (I will extend late September). I have been told that it is illegal for foreign students to work in Taiwan, however, I was approached by a cram school and they have told me they can train me to be an English teacher and apply for a work permit for me even though I am not university educated. Incoming funds to support my tuition would be great but I do not want to break any laws and get deported. Unlike some foreign students who do work any way, I can not afford to be deported from Taiwan as my girlfriend is Taiwanese, that's the whole reason I am here. Am I okay to work and study on a visitor visa if the place I am working for is going to apply for a work permit for me, its seems like a bit of a grey area to me and I do not want to discuss it with my language centre for fears that they may refuse me from enrolling next semester. Please shed some light on the issue for me! Thanks =)
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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An employment visa is required to work legally in Taiwan. No exceptions! If you are caught working in Taiwan without an employment visa, even if it is just part-time work, then you have violated the terms of of your tourism visa. That will result in your immediate deportation and you will be blacklisted from getting any future visas to Taiwan. Your "cram school" is fully aware of the law and is trying to lead you astray. If you start working for them without first obtaining an employment visa, then they can use that against you to control you. This is a common scheme, shady employers blackmail foreign workers over visa issues. Happens all the time, especially in Taiwan. Don't get yourself in trouble! If you want to work in Taiwan, then do it the legitimate way. Obtain an employment visa FIRST and then start work.
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First off, your English appears to be better than most persons asking such questions. That's good. Furthermore, your interest in abiding by the laws here expresses an honorable trait. Since you are here on a visitor's visa, not a student visa, you should be able to upgrade your visa to a work visa if the employer wishes to process a work permit for you (6 months or one year in length). You should also acquire a National Health Insurance Card through this process. However, bear this in mind, you would have to maintain 14 hours of work per week (last time I checked) once you return to your schooling. Make sure you discuss your schedule of availability for work with the potential employer before asking them to process a work permit. It would be best if you could get something in writing that says they can't change your schedule without your approval. Be cooperative, honest about your situation, and patient while the paperwork is processed. Good luck to you. @Cooper - The "cram school" may be looking at a valuable teacher here; one who is superior to the "foreigner drifters" you alluded to in your posted question here in Taiwan Travel. I doubt they are trying to "lead him astray," since they have offered a work permit upfront. Let's not dissuade him with unnecessary fears. You needn't be such a disgruntled and cynical rabble-rouser all the time. Please, tone it down a bit. PEACE.
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Well the only thing that A.Cooper has said that is correct is that it is illegal to work without a work visa in Taiwan the rest is barely worth reading. Its only good for comical relief, If you like dark comedy. Although it does happen with college students quite often, it is still illegal and since you don't want to do anything to jeopardize your relationship you'll want to do things legally. If you have been studying in Taiwan for more than 4 months you can apply for the Student ARC can be applied for after 4 months of study on a visitor visa. Most language schools in Taiwan (the ones that you study Chinese in) will permit you to study and work at the same time. You will have to make sure that everything you do is managed correctly because a lot of schools don't appreciate people who don't attend classes. I know this visa doesn't help your situation, just mentioning it to you. I don't know of your education back ground, but the bare minimal requirements for teaching in Taiwan as stated by the ROC government is that you have valid 2 year college degree along with an accredited TESOL/TEFL degree, however due to the job market becoming a little tighter in the last few years a lot of schools are pushing for the 4 year degree. However since the school as already approached you then you shouldn't have issue with that. I don't have direct knowledge of this, but I would assume that if your school is providing you with a work visa you they wont be asking for you college credits, but you should still find out what they will require. Get everything in writing, both Chinese and English, making sure they match with requirements and everything. Since you are from New Zealand you can apply for a working holiday visa which will allow you to both work and study at the same time. This visa is good for 180 days renewable for another 180 days giving you a 1 year visa in Taiwan. The problem with this is that you can't work for the same employer for more than 3 months. http://www.workingholidaytaiwan.org.tw/eligibility.htm This is really a tough subject because there are a lot of small loopholes that you can use to your advantage or get caught in and get in trouble so its best to talk to a representative the National Immigration Agency to see what is required to get your visa, you can have your girlfriend help you with this. You should do this quickly so that your perspective employer won't forget about you. Once you have a job, like WNL said, you will have to work a min. of 14 hours per week to keep your visa, this will allow for you to study at the same time.
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Hi If you have to leave, see if you can get into this type of program if you are eligible as NZ Youth are being encouraged to come here. http://www.workingholidaytaiwan.org.tw/
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To get a working visa as an English teacher in Taiwan you must have at least a 2 year degree and a teaching certificate for Toesl or TEFL ... You cannot just get a working visa without it. If the buxiban told you they can get it without these items they were either lying or their English sucks and they didnt understand you. (Can happen, my bosses english is pretty bad...) On a visitor Visa you cannot work, but a job can change it to a working visa easily if you have all the requirements.
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I am a New Zealand citizen studying mandarin in Taiwan. I am still on my 60 day visitor visa (I will extend late September). I have been told that it is illegal for foreign students to work in Taiwan, however, I was approached by a cram school and they have told me they can train me to be an English teacher and apply for a work permit for me even though I am not university educated. Incoming funds to support my tuition would be great but I do not want to break any laws and get deported. Unlike some foreign students who do work any way, I can not afford to be deported from Taiwan as my girlfriend is Taiwanese, that's the whole reason I am here. Am I okay to work and study on a visitor visa if the place I am working for is going to apply for a work permit for me, its seems like a bit of a grey area to me and I do not want to discuss it with my language centre for fears that they may refuse me from enrolling next semester. Please shed some light on the issue for me! Thanks =)
Taiwan - 5 Answers
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An employment visa is required to work legally in Taiwan. No exceptions! If you are caught working in Taiwan without an employment visa, even if it is just part-time work, then you have violated the terms of of your tourism visa. That will result in your immediate deportation and you will be blacklisted from getting any future visas to Taiwan. Your "cram school" is fully aware of the law and is trying to lead you astray. If you start working for them without first obtaining an employment visa, then they can use that against you to control you. This is a common scheme, shady employers blackmail foreign workers over visa issues. Happens all the time, especially in Taiwan. Don't get yourself in trouble! If you want to work in Taiwan, then do it the legitimate way. Obtain an employment visa FIRST and then start work.
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First off, your English appears to be better than most persons asking such questions. That's good. Furthermore, your interest in abiding by the laws here expresses an honorable trait. Since you are here on a visitor's visa, not a student visa, you should be able to upgrade your visa to a work visa if the employer wishes to process a work permit for you (6 months or one year in length). You should also acquire a National Health Insurance Card through this process. However, bear this in mind, you would have to maintain 14 hours of work per week (last time I checked) once you return to your schooling. Make sure you discuss your schedule of availability for work with the potential employer before asking them to process a work permit. It would be best if you could get something in writing that says they can't change your schedule without your approval. Be cooperative, honest about your situation, and patient while the paperwork is processed. Good luck to you. @Cooper - The "cram school" may be looking at a valuable teacher here; one who is superior to the "foreigner drifters" you alluded to in your posted question here in Taiwan Travel. I doubt they are trying to "lead him astray," since they have offered a work permit upfront. Let's not dissuade him with unnecessary fears. You needn't be such a disgruntled and cynical rabble-rouser all the time. Please, tone it down a bit. PEACE.
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Well the only thing that A.Cooper has said that is correct is that it is illegal to work without a work visa in Taiwan the rest is barely worth reading. Its only good for comical relief, If you like dark comedy. Although it does happen with college students quite often, it is still illegal and since you don't want to do anything to jeopardize your relationship you'll want to do things legally. If you have been studying in Taiwan for more than 4 months you can apply for the Student ARC can be applied for after 4 months of study on a visitor visa. Most language schools in Taiwan (the ones that you study Chinese in) will permit you to study and work at the same time. You will have to make sure that everything you do is managed correctly because a lot of schools don't appreciate people who don't attend classes. I know this visa doesn't help your situation, just mentioning it to you. I don't know of your education back ground, but the bare minimal requirements for teaching in Taiwan as stated by the ROC government is that you have valid 2 year college degree along with an accredited TESOL/TEFL degree, however due to the job market becoming a little tighter in the last few years a lot of schools are pushing for the 4 year degree. However since the school as already approached you then you shouldn't have issue with that. I don't have direct knowledge of this, but I would assume that if your school is providing you with a work visa you they wont be asking for you college credits, but you should still find out what they will require. Get everything in writing, both Chinese and English, making sure they match with requirements and everything. Since you are from New Zealand you can apply for a working holiday visa which will allow you to both work and study at the same time. This visa is good for 180 days renewable for another 180 days giving you a 1 year visa in Taiwan. The problem with this is that you can't work for the same employer for more than 3 months. http://www.workingholidaytaiwan.org.tw/eligibility.htm This is really a tough subject because there are a lot of small loopholes that you can use to your advantage or get caught in and get in trouble so its best to talk to a representative the National Immigration Agency to see what is required to get your visa, you can have your girlfriend help you with this. You should do this quickly so that your perspective employer won't forget about you. Once you have a job, like WNL said, you will have to work a min. of 14 hours per week to keep your visa, this will allow for you to study at the same time.
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Hi If you have to leave, see if you can get into this type of program if you are eligible as NZ Youth are being encouraged to come here. http://www.workingholidaytaiwan.org.tw/
5 :
To get a working visa as an English teacher in Taiwan you must have at least a 2 year degree and a teaching certificate for Toesl or TEFL ... You cannot just get a working visa without it. If the buxiban told you they can get it without these items they were either lying or their English sucks and they didnt understand you. (Can happen, my bosses english is pretty bad...) On a visitor Visa you cannot work, but a job can change it to a working visa easily if you have all the requirements.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
how does students from Taiwan attend community college in America?
how does students from Taiwan attend community college in America?
My cousin from Taiwan would like to attend community college here in America. Can anyone tell me the necessary steps she needs to do in order to be in America and go to school legally? Thank you
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Take the SAT and TOEFL - the SAT score to qualify for community college [CC] is often very low, but she still has to take it so they can place her. Then she applies as an international student to one of the CCs. If they issue a conditional acceptance, that letter and her other documents go to the local US Consulate [in Taipei probably] and she will apply for a student visa. Once she gets the visa, she immediately contacts the international office at the CC, usually it is part of the Admissions Office, and enrolls fopr the next semester. this is not going to happen overnight and she needs to get going on this. You can find the dates for the SAT in Taipei at collegeboard.com The Country Code is TW 555
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My cousin from Taiwan would like to attend community college here in America. Can anyone tell me the necessary steps she needs to do in order to be in America and go to school legally? Thank you
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Take the SAT and TOEFL - the SAT score to qualify for community college [CC] is often very low, but she still has to take it so they can place her. Then she applies as an international student to one of the CCs. If they issue a conditional acceptance, that letter and her other documents go to the local US Consulate [in Taipei probably] and she will apply for a student visa. Once she gets the visa, she immediately contacts the international office at the CC, usually it is part of the Admissions Office, and enrolls fopr the next semester. this is not going to happen overnight and she needs to get going on this. You can find the dates for the SAT in Taipei at collegeboard.com The Country Code is TW 555
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Can I apply for UK citizenship if I'm on an UK student visa?
Can I apply for UK citizenship if I'm on an UK student visa?
I am currently studying in London with a student visa. I heard from my friends that if I lived in the UK for 5 years, I can apply for an UK citizenship. Does that mean I would've lived in the UK for three years for school, if I can find a job here and work for two years, I'm eligible for UK citizenship? I'm a bit confused so if anyone can help, that would be great! I'm from Taiwan so I have a Republic of China, Taiwan, passport, and my student visa is for one year each time so I go back to Taiwan to reapply and I only have one more year left. I hope that's enough background information. Thanks a lot!
Immigration - 3 Answers
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Yes you can actually. And you could have done it at anytime you felt you wanted to become a UK citizen. You only would have had to follow their requirements. Links http://search.msn.com/results.aspx?q=UK+Citizenship+requirements&FORM=MSNH http://www.internationalworkpermits.com/uk-citizenship.html Take notice she cut and paste from the link I gave you. So don't let her have you believe she is smarter than the link provided. Make contact to UK immigration from the link provided and ask them for yourself.
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Sorry, but it's more complicated than that. Notice especially the last part of this cut and paste, where it says you must have lived in the UK for at least a year with permanent residence/ indefinite leave to remain (ILR); Naturalisation after five years in the UK If you are not married to a British Citizen you will need to meet the following requirements to apply for naturalisation: You must be aged 18 or over and are not of unsound mind. You must be of good character. You should be able to communicate in the English language (or Welsh or Scottish Gaelic). There are exemptions to this requirement, for example if you are elderly or mentally handicapped. You should intend to live in the UK or in Crown Service abroad (working directly for an UK Government organisation), or be employed by an international organisation of which the UK is a member, or be employed by a company or association established in the United Kingdom. If you are not married to an UK Citizen you will need to meet the following residence requirements over the last five years. You must have been living in the UK exactly five years before the date the application reaches the Home Office; and During the five-year period you must not have been outside the United Kingdom for more than 450 days (about 15 months); and During the last 12 months of the five-year period you must not have been outside the UK for more than 90 days; and During the last 12 months of the five-year period your stay in the United Kingdom you must have held permanent residence/ indefinite leave to remain (ILR); and You must not have been living in the United Kingdom in breach of the UK immigration rules at any time during the five-year period ending with the date that the application is received by the Home Office.
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Sorry to disappoint you, the previous answers are incorrect. In order to obtain citizenship, you must have been in the UK for five years AND the last year must have been with Indefinite leave to remain. As you say that you have to renew your visa every year, it is evident that this does not apply to you. "Foreign nationals may apply for certificates of naturalisation. This also applies to Commonwealth citizens and Irish citizens. Applicants must: have lived legally in the United Kingdom for five years (the last year should have been free of any time limit); be 18 or over not be of unsound mind; be of good character; have sufficient knowledge of English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic (depending on their age and physical and mental condition); and stay closely connected with the United Kingdom."
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Taiwan multiple entry visa for student in the United States?
Taiwan multiple entry visa for student in the United States?
I am a college student in the United States. I am a permanent resident of the United States. I have a People's Republic of China passport (mainland China). I want a multiple-entry visa. I've looked at Directions Applying for a Uniform ID Number as a Non-Citizen (i.e. Foreign Nationals, ROC Nationals without Household Registration, People from Mainland China Area, or Hong Kong and Macau Area Residents) (Serial No. 0910) at http://www.immigration.gov.tw/immig_eng/aspcode/showappinfor.asp?id=22, but I still don't know what I need and what I don't need. Please help! I am studying abroad in Taiwan in fall 2010 and I need an answer ASAP!
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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Trying to help here, but your situation is still a bit unclear. It sounds like you are a PRC national, studying abroad in the USA, yes? If no, then what IS your nationality? As a permanent resident of the US, have you tried to apply for a US Passport? You now wish to study in Taiwan (ROC), yes? Do you have Student Visa lined up to go with your PRC passport for when you go to Taiwan?
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I am a college student in the United States. I am a permanent resident of the United States. I have a People's Republic of China passport (mainland China). I want a multiple-entry visa. I've looked at Directions Applying for a Uniform ID Number as a Non-Citizen (i.e. Foreign Nationals, ROC Nationals without Household Registration, People from Mainland China Area, or Hong Kong and Macau Area Residents) (Serial No. 0910) at http://www.immigration.gov.tw/immig_eng/aspcode/showappinfor.asp?id=22, but I still don't know what I need and what I don't need. Please help! I am studying abroad in Taiwan in fall 2010 and I need an answer ASAP!
Taiwan - 1 Answers
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Trying to help here, but your situation is still a bit unclear. It sounds like you are a PRC national, studying abroad in the USA, yes? If no, then what IS your nationality? As a permanent resident of the US, have you tried to apply for a US Passport? You now wish to study in Taiwan (ROC), yes? Do you have Student Visa lined up to go with your PRC passport for when you go to Taiwan?
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Is there any kind of design or art competition in taiwan for students?
Is there any kind of design or art competition in taiwan for students?
I want to get myself involve in some kind of art competition, but can't seem to find one. I am in my last year of high school, any answer regarding this will be much appreciated.
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Not sure about Taiwan. Here are some US based competitions and many of them are open to other countries Arts contests http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.php?page=prize§ion=browse&category=1&subcategory=8 Painting contests http://www.bigfatprize.com/prize/index.php?page=prize§ion=browse&category=1&subcategory=11 Design contests http://www.bigfatprize.com/pr
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