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Threatened with deportation or being sent home in Taiwan
First steps if an employer or agency threatens to send you home, forces you to sign, or tells you to stay quiet.
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First steps
Record the date, words used, person involved, and messages. If there is danger or pressure, contact official help.
Process
Need to change employer
Changing employer usually needs an official process. Do not leave work without documenting the reason and getting advice first.
Read guide UrgentARC or work permit expiring
Document deadlines matter. Check the expiry date, ask for written renewal status, and do not wait until the last day.
Read guideCommon Taiwan Chinese terms
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Free 24-hour hotline for migrant workers, employers, and agencies. Official services include consultation, complaints, legal aid information, protection referral, and interpretation.