I am working as a teacher (I have an ARC) and I don’t know very much about how the work permit process goes.
But I found a job on the internet requesting a foreign model, replied, and because of the hoopla about foreigners getting deported, I said I must have a work permit.
I called the Department of Labor, and asked them: if the ad agency applies for a permit for me, is there any reason they would deny it? They said, no, it’s a very simple process, they will call my FT job, and make sure they are okay with me doing additional work.
I checked with my FT job and they are totally okay with me doing a commercial on the side.
So the ad agency applied, but I just found out I was denied.
Has anyone had this problem? I don’t understand why they would deny my permit–this money will be claimed on taxes, the government gets paid, all parties and employers are agreeable… WHAT’S THE PROBLEM???
No it doesn’t. But you need proof of relevant experience, vis a vis a youtube vid or two, newspaper reviews or any other creative way you can think of to let the official (whom you hope to be in a good mood as per This is Taiwan) know that you are a professional.
Leisha, I am in the process of helping several people accomplish just what you are seeking. PM me if you’d like my help.
Edit: I think I may have misunderstood the OP. You already got a gig and needed an ad hoc work permit and were turned down? That is odd. We can get those permits pretty much same day. I’m sure there is a reason why you were turned down, but probably not a good one.
If you are interested in finding more of this kind of work that will include work permits, please feel free to contact me.