ARC/APRC: "work based" vs. "marriage based" (vs. "gold card") advantages and disadvantages

no. Anyone who started to reside in Taiwan legally before May 31 1982, iiuc.

The regulation says

Aliens who had legally resided in the State for twenty (20) years or up before May 31, 2002 during which period they had resided in the State over one hundred and eighty-three (183) days each year for ten (10) years, and have met the requirements as specified in Subparagraphs 1 to 3 and Subparagraph 5 of the preceding Paragraph can apply to National Immigration Agency for permanent residence.