Q: As I want to go back to Dubai, can you find out the details of my cases in the police and immigration? A: You have to provide us with your passport copy so that we can start to proceed with drafting the POA and send it to you to notarize it by the notary public located in your city…

Dear questioner, Absolutely we can help and assist you to check your criminal system in the UAE and provide you with all case details that might be raised upon your name. Basically, you have to provide us with your passport copy so that we can start to proceed with drafting the POA and send it to you to notarize it by the notary public located in your city and then attest it by the UAE embassy. After finalizing attestation and notarization, you have to send us the original copy of the POA to be able to act on your behalf and check your criminal system that includes (arrest warrant, criminal cases, and waiting list). We will provide you with a written report regarding the cases that will appear in your name and how we are going to resolve this and clear your name to be able to enter the country freely. If you are interested in aforementioned, please feel free to contact us via email. Thanks!

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Q: Hi, I currently live in Canada and would like to get a Police Clearance Certificate for immigration purposes (to apply for permanent residence). I tried online twice but I have failed. I worked in the UAE (Abu Dhabi & Ajman) from 2013 to 2016. Unfortunately, I had to leave the UAE without informing my employer, bank, tenant, etc. due to my wife's emergency medical situation. I never returned back to the UAE. Later, I got to know that my employer has put me abscond. I would like to get assistance with checking for court cases filed against me. Thank You!

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Will an absconding claim appear in the police clearance certificate?

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How to confirm that there are no cases against someone in all emirates?

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Is a police clearance certificate issued from Dubai effective in the whole UAE?

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