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Q: Hi Ma'am,
I have a labour case in Dubai Courts. The court has already issued a judgment that the employer has to pay me. But the company filed an appeal, so I am getting long dates for the appeal hearing.
My visa is expired since last one month and I need to cancel it because I have an offer letter from another company. I am having a hard time since I am running behind this issue since 13th June 2019.
So more than 5 months gone. Please, guide me. How can I cancel my visa and labour contract so that I am able to join another company?
Where do I have to get started from and what steps do I take to get the cancellation of my visa and labour contract?

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Possibility of leaving to home country while a labour case is running
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Q: Hi Sir,
My name is M. J., and I am working as an assistant accountant, in a construction company.
I already submitted my resignation letter one month before, because of my health problem. But the company is not responding to my resignation letter.
Here is my question, if I am going legally with the labour department, may I go back to my home country while the case is running?
(Still, I have the visa for more than 6 months).

May 25, 2019
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Q: My employer wants me to sign a cancellation form without paying any pending salary and dues. The total outstanding amount is 33000 AED.
I refused to sign the cancellation papers and filed a labour case against him. I have a job offer from another company.
What is the procedure for me to join another company?
My first hearing is due on 29th December; what happens in the first hearing?
Should I wait until 29th December or should I contact the Ministry again for the cancellation?
I strongly believe my employer will not attend the hearing. I need to cancel my visa and start working again for the new company.
Please advise.

Dec 28, 2020
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How can I cancel my visa and apply for a new visa while I have a travel ban?

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Q: I have a police case against me which was through Dubai Courts as I didn't pay the pending rent.
I got a new job offer and I have resigned from my previous job.
How can I cancel my visa and apply for a new visa while I have a travel ban imposed on me?


Apr 19, 2022
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Settling a rent dispute to be able to renew the visa

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Q: Hi,
I have a rent dispute in Sharjah. An arrest warrant is issued against me.
I can not renew my visa. How can I settle this issue?


Jul 25, 2022
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Does a travel ban affect getting a new job or changing visas for employment?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
Does a travel ban (due to a rental case) affect getting a new job or changing visas for new employment?
Honest feedback would be appreciated.
Thank you!



Mar 13, 2024
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Would there be any issues due to a rental dispute case when applying for a visa change?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
We have a rental dispute case. We have paid part of the amount with part pending, totaling 55k. We received a message that the case is closed with a verdict.
My wife has received a job offer in Abu Dhabi, and we live in Dubai. Would there be any issues due to this when her new employer applies for her visa change?
If yes, how can we work around it so her visa is not affected?
Thank you so much!





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A new job offer, but stuck with a police case and a travel ban. How to secure a new visa?

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Q: Hello,
I have a new job offer, but there is a police case and a travel ban.
What can I do to get the visa, as my visa for my current job is about to expire, also?


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The provisions of this Law apply to real property leased out in the Emirate of Dubai, including vacant and agricultural lands, but excluding hotel establishments and real property provided by natural or legal persons as accommodation to their employees at no charge.
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Provisions of this Law supersede articles (2), (3), (4), (9), (13), (14), (15), (25), (26), (29), and (36) of Law No. (26) of 2007 Regulating the Relationship between Landlords and Tenants in the Emirate of Dubai.
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