Q: Can I change my visa to another company if I have a case for credit card non-payment or bounced cheque?

Q: There was a case filed against me in Muraqabat Police Station for bouncing cheque. I was not able to pay my loan for more than 4 months as I lost my job and unable to pay. I informed the bank and negotiated with them, but they want me to pay at least half of the loan amount. My problem now is that I got a job offer but my new employer cannot issue an employment visa for me as I am in the blacklist status. My previous employer also cannot cancel my visa, they were able to cancel my labour card and already beyond the grace period of 30 days. My previous employer told me that they will present my passport to the visa section and file an absconding case against me. Please advise if they can really push filing an absconding case against me? What shall I do regarding the bounced cheque so that my new employer can process an employment visa for me?

Q: Hi I got my employment visa and already changed the status (exit/entry). I'm on a bail due to a bank loan case (now I requested to forward my case to the court). Can I apply for visa stamping on the passport? I heard if you have a current case, you are not allowed to stamp a visa on the passport. Is it correct? Please advise me

Q: Is it possible to file a complaint if the visa is not stamped on the passport? My visa is available online when I check, but it is already 3 months since the process started and the visa is still not stamped in my passport. They always say that the passport is not yet collected by Zajel. I started to buy a freelance visa on December, 18. Now, entering the 3rd month. I need my passport badly as it is required for applying for Poland visa. Please advice. Thank you!

Q: Hi attorney, I have several police cases. One of them is sentenced to 1 month in jail. The other ones have fines indicated. I need to find a job, but unfortunately, I lost also my passport. For me to sort out all of these cases, I need first to renew my passport, but while doing this, I have to go to the police station and get a police report, but I'm afraid that they will hold me there and send me directly to jail when they find out that I have a sentenced case. What is the best thing for me to do?

Q: Good evening dear lawyers, I hope this message finds you well. I had a case whereby someone claimed that I had stolen from him, which I hadn't. Anyway, we ended up having a penal conciliation. Fast forward, my ban was lifted, and my question here is: will I be able to renew my visa in such a situation? Thanks in advance for your assistance.

The management of individual financial affairs is crucial and all the actions must be weighed down while committing to any financial liability. Whether it's job loss that may have lead to financial failure or the opposite, one must be aware of the personal liability which will not diminish by paying fines for cheque bounce cases. There are two major types of liabilities, criminal liability and civil liability. Each has its own significance, hence, must be dealt with accordingly.

This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.