Overview
- A draft package on policy for foreign nationals will be compiled next month for submission to the government, according to party sources.
- The contemplated criteria include mandatory programs to help applicants integrate into local communities.
- Officials are weighing a shift to screening academic performance before granting international students permission to work part time, replacing routine approvals of up to 28 hours a week.
- Policymakers intend to seek broader grounds for revoking permanent residency beyond the 2027 clause covering intentional nonpayment of taxes or fees.
- Authorities are considering tighter oversight of staffing agencies and employers after cases of skilled-visa holders doing unskilled work, as foreign residents hit a record 3.96 million in June with roughly 930,000 permanent residents.