unlike their taiwan-born parents, the american-born second generation do not have household registration in taiwan at birth, making them nationals without household registration (nwohrs), despite the fact that they are also roc nationals under taiwanese law. in contrast with those with household registration in taiwan, nwohrs cannot receive a taiwanese national identification card, do not have right of abode in taiwan, and are subject to immigration control while in taiwan. they are, however, eligible for a taiwan passport. it is possible for nwohrs to be registered as nationals with household registration (nwhrs) if they meet the requirements listed under the immigration act of taiwan.