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WORK PERMIT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS
 What are criteria used for considering approval of work permit?
Where is the application for work permit and visa to be submitted?Under the Alien Occupation Law, all foreigners prior to beginning the work must obtain Work Permit. Foreigners who are applying for work permit must hold non-immigrant visas (i.e. non-B). In approving work permit application, the immigration officials consider many factors including:
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Whether the position applied is consistent with the resume/ work experience and education.
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Whether the position applied is allowed for foreigners under the Alien Law.
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Whether the salary for the position meets the minimum requirement which is imposed differently for each continent (i.e. Asia, Europe and America)