Q: I am working in Dubai and have sponsored my wife who is also working in Dubai. Now, I have got another employment opportunity in Abu Dhabi, so I will not be able to hold my wife's visa while my new visa gets issued. I will sponsor my wife again once I get a new visa but my question is, what will happen with her current job? Will she have to terminate the work contract because of the cancellation of visa?

Q: If I resign from my work and the visa of my family is under my sponsorship, do I need to cancel them before leaving the UAE?

Q: Dear sir/madam, Can I hold my family visa if I change my job to a different Emirate?

Q: Dear Sir, Regarding the golden visa, I applied and got approval. My question is, without the cancellation of the labor contract from the present company, can I cancel my present visa? Is there any option for canceling the visa except holding the labor contract? Kindly advise. Thanks & Regards, J. C. J.

Q: I am being transferred between two entities of the same group. My visa will be transferred (not canceled). In such a case, what happens to my wife's visa (dependent visa)?

Q: Greetings, I'm an Indian residing in Sharjah. I've met all the requirements to bring my wife to the UAE, but I'm planning to stay with my colleague in a 2BHK. I heard that a lease contract is necessary for the issuance of a visa and residency. I would like to know how to get an exemption from that.

Q: Hello, My husband is sponsoring me with his Golden Visa. Will I be independent from him? Meaning, will I need his approval to work or to do anything? Can he cancel my visa in case of separation?

The UAE has adopted a major reform in its legislative system that brought about 40 new laws and amendments to the company law, criminal law, personal status, among others. The amendments aim to develop the legislative structure in various sectors, the labor law being one of these, was the most recent. We try in this article to shed light on the changes introduced with the new labor law and their significance on both, the employer and employee.