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8 available 8 • View allHow to remove an absconding case filed by my company that closed without notifying us?

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Q: I was working with a company and it was closed without giving us any notice or document. I’m still under their visa and it’s gonna expire next month.
So I contacted the ministry of labor to ask for their help and get the cancellation paper because the company closed and all the contact numbers not working.
Then the labor sent me a cancellation paper asking me to take it to immigration and get the cancellation. When I went to the immigration, they said I have an absconding case.
But I’m still on the company visa and they are the one closed everything without informing us.
What can I do to this case and how to remove absconding from my side because I didn’t do anything wrong?


Jun 28, 2022
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How to remove an absconding case while the employer refuses?
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Q: Hello sir/madam,
I have an absconding case from my previous employer. It was due to the traffic fines I had on my ID.
Later, I paid those fines, but now my employer has refused to remove the absconding case.
I need some advice.
Thank you!

Dec 26, 2022
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Trapped in the UAE with expired visa and fines. What to do?
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Q: Good day,
I have an issue regarding my visa. My contract with my previous job ended on July 12th of last year. They canceled my visa on July 18th, leaving me with one month remaining in the UAE.
Unfortunately, I unintentionally lost my passport at that time and was unable to renew my visa before it expired. I was also processing my new passport, which is why I overstayed in the UAE.
My previous company filed an absconding case against me and I now have fines to pay. I have all the necessary documents to prove that I did not have my passport at that time.
I went to the AMER in an attempt to reduce my fines and I also have a new offer letter from a new company I applied to. When the AMER attempted to reduce my fines in their system, it showed that immigration blocked me.
I need to go Al Awir Immigration. They said I need a letter from the new company to remove my absconding.
Please tell me what should I do about this.
Thanks!

Jan 25, 2023
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How can you lift an absconding to get a new visa if the ex-employer refuses?

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Q: Hello,
My partner left his job in December as they were refusing to pay him his salary and refusing to pay his overstay fines although they told him they were doing so when completing the visa process.
As a result, he could no longer afford to go to work while not being paid. Both he and the employer opened a case with the labor. We traveled home for Christmas and while there received a message from labor that complaints on both sides were dropped.
We returned to the UAE in January and he started a new job. The new employer applied for a visa but it was denied as the previous employer reported absconding.
Just wondering how to get the absconding lifted.
We were also due to go on vacation during spring break, so will we be able to travel or not?
Thank you


Mar 24, 2023
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How can I clear my absconding case and leave the country if the employer refuses?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I was working with a company in Abu Dhabi. My visa was canceled on 26-10-2022 and my grace period expired on 26-12-2023. I could not depart the country due to an active case against me.
I cleared the court-imposed fine on 26-01-2023 and received a clearance letter. Then I approached immigration to pay my overstay fine to exit the country.
But the immigration officer advised me to clear my absconding with the employer first then go to pay or reduce the overstay fines which I'm completely not aware of.
Then I approached my employer to give me a NOC or lift the absconding case against me and I agreed to pay any associated charges.
But my ex-employer refused to clear my absconding case and told me that they can't do anything in this matter and were advised to take out a pass to exit the country.
Based on my above statement, please advise me to remove my case and return to the UAE for future employment opportunities.
Kind regards,
A. A.


Jul 26, 2023
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How can I remove an absconding case if I have another job offer?


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Q: I have a resident visa in the UAE. I did not finish the contract with my sponsor but he put me absconding on me.
I did not run away from my sponsor but I went to my accommodation because I was a victim of crossing the country with an agent. My agent sold me to an agency and took my money.
My problem now is my visa has already expired and my employer put on me an absconding case. My visa has now expired and I have also asked for help clearing documents.
But the clearing documents say tomorrow and tomorrow because my sponsor doesn't want to cancel my visa. What should I do if my sponsor doesn't cancel me and remove absconding?
I have one company willing to help me, give me a new visa, and willing to give me an offer letter also.
Help me, what should I do? Because I don't want to get too much fines.



Sep 20, 2023
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How to remove an absconding report and get a new employment visa?

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Q: I have an overstay and absconding report on my visit visa. I have cleared the fines and settled with the agent for the absconding.
How do I remove the abscond at immigration what documents do I go with.
Also, I have an offer letter for a job. Would I be able to get a work visa after the abscond has been removed?


Sep 22, 2023
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Should I first wait for payment or remove the absconding status?


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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have a labor case, and I absconded from my company. I need guidance on what I should do first. Should I complete my case or remove the absconding status?
The judgment has already been made in my favor, and my company needs to pay me some amount and return my tickets to go back home. The execution file to receive the amount is already open.
So, what should I do first? Should I wait until I receive the payment or remove the absconding status?
Also, my Emirates ID expired yesterday, on March 16, 2024.



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