# DUI record, seeking employment to working ARC **URL:** \ **Category:** Visa & Residency\ **Tags:** arc, taipei, visa, dui, kaohsiung\ **Created:** [September 18, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501 "2023-09-18T00:30:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:30am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/1 "2023-09-18T00:30:42Z")
Hi, guys. I had a DUI 5 months ago while working for a company. I resigned from that company and applied for my 6-month visa to look for a new job. I found one, but when I went to the immigration office to change my ARC, they told me it wasn’t possible due to my DUI. I asked them how I’m supposed to work and raise money without a working visa, but they had no idea how to answer. They also told me I have to leave the country for 2 years when my visa expires. I paid all my debts, and by the time I had the DUI, I did everything legally. I admitted my crime, and the judge also told me there wouldn’t be a problem, but now this has happened. Does anyone have a similar experience or any advice? I have been living in Taiwan for 12 years and never had any problem with the law, except for this DUI." ---
**Author:** ![anon24369109](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@anon24369109](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/anon24369109)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:36am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/2 "2023-09-18T00:36:20Z")
Judges are not immigration officials. You’ve been in Taiwan 12 years and no APRC? DUI’s can have consequences and people have lost their work ARC’s over DUI. > **[Foreign driver loses latest stage of case against expulsion after DUI |...](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4186031)** > > Turkish man stands to lose work permit and ARC, but appeal still possible | 2021-04-24 20:05:00 ---
**Author:** ![tando](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@tando](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tando)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:51am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/3 "2023-09-18T00:51:47Z")
> [@alntw](#): > > I found one, but when I went to the immigration office to change my ARC, they told me it wasn’t possible due to my DUI. Did you get your new work permit? MOL is very strict on DUI. [Migrant workers did not cause any accidents due to drunk driving. “The circumstances were serious” and they lost their jobs. “Drunk driving has zero tolerance.” The Ministry of Labor reversed the case and won the case.](https://udn.com/news/story/7321/7102518) ---
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/4 "2023-09-18T00:52:05Z")
Ye, I spent most of my time here studying! I’ll be able to apply for my aprc next month ---
**Author:** ![anon24369109](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@anon24369109](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/anon24369109)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:53am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/5 "2023-09-18T00:53:54Z")
So you have worked for 5 years to apply for the APRC? You wrote they told you that you have to leave the country for 2 years? If you have to leave how can you get an APRC? A chap studying worked illegally got fined 15k, half the normal fine, but was now told he cannot get a Gold Card or work ARC. He wrote about it on this forum a short time ago. ---
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:55am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/6 "2023-09-18T00:55:29Z")
Hi there, yes I got my work permit, but they don’t let me get my arc ---
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/7 "2023-09-18T00:56:09Z")
They told me I’ll have to leave as soon as my “seeking for employment” visa expires. ---
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 12:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/8 "2023-09-18T00:58:00Z")
Never did anything illegal here, but unfortunately got a DUI ( I know I’m totally wrong and made a stupid decision) I did whatever I can to cooperate with the cops, paid my fines etc… ---
**Author:** ![comfy123](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/comfy123/32/258242_2.png) [@comfy123](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/comfy123)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:03am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/9 "2023-09-18T01:03:12Z")
> [@alntw](#): > > but unfortunately got a DUI Isn’t that illegal…? > [@alntw](#): > > I did whatever I can to cooperate with the cops, paid my fines etc… Cops aren’t your friends… All they are doing is building a case to convict you… Sure it can help you prevent additional charges, but not help you avoid charges. ---
**Author:** ![Marco](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/marco/32/179744_2.png) [@Marco](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Marco)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/10 "2023-09-18T01:05:23Z")
> [@alntw](#): > > Never did anything illegal here, but unfortunately got a DUI ( I know I’m totally wrong and made a stupid decision) I did whatever I can to cooperate with the cops, paid my fines etc… Are you serious? Drinking and driving is a serious crime. > [@alntw](#): > > I did whatever I can to cooperate with the cops, paid my fines etc… That is the opposite of what you are supposed to do. ---
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:07am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/11 "2023-09-18T01:07:28Z")
Yes, it’s entirely illegal! I just want to know if there’s someone here who went through the same problem and if there’s anything I can do to resolve it. I’m not saying I’m in the right; DUI is a serious crime, and I’m prepared to face whatever charges I need to. ---
**Author:** ![DunderMifflin](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/dundermifflin/32/133098_2.png) [@DunderMifflin](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DunderMifflin)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:08am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/12 "2023-09-18T01:08:29Z")
> However, in August 2018, he spent some time drinking at a bowling alley in the New Taipei City district of Sanchong. Driving away from the location, he was stopped by police, who registered an alcohol level of 0.3 milligrams per liter. As the figure was higher than the 0.25 minimum for an offense against public safety, the New Taipei District Court sentenced him to two months in prison, according to the Liberty Times. As a result, the MOL revoked his work permit and banned him from seeking work inside Taiwan again, while also passing the case on to the NIA. Dude got sent to prison, lost his job, his visa and his life due to a couple of beers at E7PLAY. I’m glad that I don’t own a car… ---
**Author:** ![Marco](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/marco/32/179744_2.png) [@Marco](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Marco)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:10am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/13 "2023-09-18T01:10:42Z")
> [@alntw](#): > > Yes, it’s entirely illegal! I just want to know if there’s someone here who went through the same problem and if there’s anything I can do to resolve it. I’m not saying I’m in the right; DUI is a serious crime, and I’m prepared to face whatever charges I need to. No. You are not supposed to prepare to face charges. You are supposed to be calling a lawyer. Well. You were. Before conviction. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/d-7o9xYp7eE/hqdefault.jpg "Don't Talk to the Police") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE) ---
**Author:** ![tando](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@tando](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tando)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/14 "2023-09-18T01:13:43Z")
> [@alntw](#): > > I got my work permit, but they don’t let me get my arc It’s interesting that NIA gave you a job-seeking ARC, (you said a “visa”, but it’s the 6 month ARC extension, right?), and MOL gave you a work permit, then NIA didn’t give you a new work-based ARC. When you got your current ARC and new work permit, your DUI wasn’t on the database yet? ---
**Author:** ![slawa](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/slawa/32/112823_2.png) [@slawa](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/slawa)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:15am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/15 "2023-09-18T01:15:15Z")
> [@DunderMifflin](#): > > I’m glad that I don’t own a car… or a scooter?! Same consequences. Face tattoo guy got in trouble for DUI’s on a scooter. ---
**Author:** ![anon24369109](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@anon24369109](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/anon24369109)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/16 "2023-09-18T01:33:08Z")
> [@slawa](#): > > Face tattoo guy got in trouble for DUI’s on a scooter. He was ordered deported and is no longer in Taiwan. Banned from re-entry. Not just one DUI, also other matters. ---
**Author:** ![DrewC](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/user_avatar/tw.forumosa.com/drewc/32/224499_2.png) [@DrewC](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DrewC)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/17 "2023-09-18T01:38:14Z")
> [@alntw](#): > > Never did anything illegal here …. And then you did. These are the consequences of your actions. Thankfully no one was hurt or killed. ---
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/18 "2023-09-18T01:48:01Z")
They issued me a job-seeking ARC two days after I quit my old job. After about two weeks, I found a new job, and they provided me with a working permit. I went to the immigration office to obtain my working ARC, but due to my DUI, they are unable to provide it to me. The DUI was in their database. When I applied for my job-seeking ARC, I asked them if I would encounter any problems when applying for my APRC, and they said no, that I’d be fine. ---
**Author:** ![alntw](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/54ee81/32.png) [@alntw](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/alntw)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/19 "2023-09-18T01:48:55Z")
Yes Drew, thankfully! ---
**Author:** ![tando](https://forumosa-12829.kxcdn.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/6f9a4e/32.png) [@tando](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/tando)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501/20 "2023-09-18T02:13:11Z")
> [@alntw](#): > > They issued me a job-seeking ARC two days after I quit my old job. After about two weeks, I found a new job, and they provided me with a working permit. I went to the immigration office to obtain my working ARC, but due to my DUI, they are unable to provide it to me. The DUI was in their database. When I applied for my job-seeking ARC, I asked them if I would encounter any problems when applying for my APRC, and they said no, that I’d be fine. The court judgement was not/ has not been given yet? If so, my guess is your new work permit could be canceled due to the judgement for DUI, so they cannot issue a work-based ARC supported by a work permit, but an APRC not supported by a work permit can be issued? [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/dui-record-seeking-employment-to-working-arc/233501.md?page=2)