Doug Winterburn wrote in
eb.com:

The "law" also says it is illegal to enter the country without
permission.

Sheesh indeed!

Yes indeed. It's so easy to overstay a visitor visa, and so it's done.
There is a great deal of collusion between people/companies needing cheap
labor and people desperate for work.

Btw, I did legally enter and then I naturalized. I also pay taxes grin.

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Best regards
Han
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