Extension of visa till the end of academic year upon termination

Hello Mr Naser,

I am on an unlimited term contract that started on April 8th and I have been terminated with a 3-month notice period that ends on December 11th. According to my line manager, my probationary period was already completed.

Having not found a new job as yet, I asked the company HR if I could keep the visas for just another month and they flatly declined, stating that according to their policies they cannot.

I have given few interviews and been waiting for responses. Since this is the Christmas season where all expatriates mostly leave to their homelands, getting a response during this time is very slim and hence I had asked for the 1-month extension.

My family consists of my wife, I and 2 kids who are going to school. Doesn't the UAE labour law stipulate any regulations for the person that is terminated and have school going kids who are just in their 1st term of the academic year?

Please advise if there is anything I can do legally or not.

Thank you!