In accordance with the provisions of Article 4 of the “Qualifications and Criteria Standards for Foreigners Undertaking the Jobs Specified under Subparagraphs 1 to 6, Paragraph 1, Article 46 of the Employment Service Act,” specialized or technical work refers to the following work that requires specialized knowledge, expertise, or techniques for which a foreigner is hired to perform:
1. Civil engineering or practice of architecture.
2. Communications and transportation.
3. Tax and financial services.
4. Practice of real estate agency.
5. Immigration services.
6. Practice of attorneys or of patent attorneys.
7. Practice of technicians.
8. Health care.
9. Environmental protection.
10. Culture, sports, and recreation services.
11. Academic research.
12. Practice of veterinarians.
13. Manufacturing.
14. Wholesales.
15. Other work designated as per the joint consultation of the central governing authority and the central competent authorities. It must be one of the following items:
(1)Business management, design, planning, or consultation in professional, scientific, or technical services.
(2)Chefs in catering industries.
(3)Culinary teaching in short-term cram schools.