[quote=“scpedicini”]I have a question. If currently have a VISA which says RESIDENT, though it is stamped with the word “USED”, I also have an ARC card which expires in September of 2010. If I stop working for my current company, does that mean the ARC is immediately revoked? Do I have to get another ARC immediately after that?
What would happen if I quit the current company that I’m working for, stayed in Taiwan for a couple months, and than two months later, applied to a different company for work? Would the government see that the ARC had lapsed, and not allow me to get another ARC?
I was also looking at getting a student VISA, because I’m really interesting in going to school, and not having to work. However, the office told me that if I wanted to switch from a ARC to a Student VISA, that I would have to leave the country(to somewhere like Hong Kong), and apply for it. Is there anyway that I could make this happen without leaving the country?
I’m so confused at this point, thanks very much for your help!!!
– shaun[/quote]
Here’s the thread you should have read before asking. Search the forums for answers first, then ask if your answer can’t be found. :no-no:
How long after quitting can one stay in TW before leaving?
[quote=“The illustrius [color=#FF0000]Icon[/color] on March 31, 2010”]One more time:
The date you must leave depends on the date your work visa was cancelled, and this means that it depends on when your boss/company sent the paperwork to NIA/CLA etc. saying you are no longer under their employment. Standard is one or two weeks after they cancel your work permit.
[color=#FF0000]They are in no obligation to inform you of when that date is [/color]-and by they I mean your boss, NIA, CLA. If you go and ask NIA, they will give you the exact date, but they -NIA< CLA, whoever else- will [color=#FF0000]NOT[/color] inform you out of their own accord. So, [color=#FF0000]you have to find out on your own.[/color] This also comes handy if you need an extension to settle your affairs.
Now, and here comes the tricky part: the date you have printed on your ARC is just a reference. It becomes invalid the minute it is not backed up by a work permit. It does not mean you can stay until the date printed there.
You would need to get out, and come back as a visitor, then look for another job -unless you have anotehr job offer, in which case that’s another whole different deal.[/quote]