Q: If specific mid-level technical worker elects to return to home country at the expiration of employment and does not want to go back to Taiwan for employment, is it necessary for reference filing of the status of departure?

Answer:

 
Yes. According to Article 69 of the Regulations Governing the Permission and Management of Employing Foreigners, if the mid-level technical worker employed by the employer departed from Taiwan within the within the validity of the employment permit due to the termination of employment relation, the employer shall notify the local competent authority prior to the departure of the worker and proceed to the authentication procedure as required.