Q: I have an ongoing labor case. My visa expired. I am now in urgent need to cancel it. I plan to open my own business… A: Communicate your intent with your employer and await the labor case judgment. Obtain a No-Objection Certificate (NOC). Visit a typing center to prepare cancellation application…

Dear Questioner, If you have an ongoing case to be settled with UAE courts, then it will be difficult for the cancellation process. But you have an option to request the judge to cancel the same. If he accepts, this can be done. If you need further clarification, we will arrange a legal consultation session for a charge of 28$. Share your WhatsApp number if you want to go with the services.

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