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5 available 5 • View allThe process of employment after signing the offer letter

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Q: Hello,
I am working in Kuwait for the last 20 years and currently in the capacity of a Manager. One of the local companies has given an offer to Head their office in Dubai.
I have asked them to transfer my visa locally to their sponsorship. How can I be employed to Head their Dubai Office?
Can you please share some information?


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Next steps after receiving the MOL approval of employment
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Q: Hello Sir,
I have a question if you can spare some time to reply.
My application status on MOHRE is "Approved in MOL". What will be the next step?
I am waiting for my employment entry pass. I am outside the UAE.
Thank you in advance.

Oct 9, 2019
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Speeding up the employment visa process to avoid overstay fines
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Q: Agency will file absconding against a visit visa
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have sponsored my nephew’s visit visa. His visa expired since Nov 25.
The employer already showed me an entry permit of my nephew. But, the agency is still calling me that they will file an absconding case. Can they do that?
As I understand, the visa status has not changed. What would be the impact to all these? If the agency files an absconding case, who will settle the fine?
What happens with the entry permit the employer already filed? What best should be done?
Appreciate your clarification

Jan 5, 2020
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Can I change my visit visa into a work permit without entering the UAE?

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Q: Can I change my visit visa into a work permit or get an eVisa without entering the UAE?
My visit visa was issued. I didn't enter the UAE and my employer sent me a MoHRE contract to my home country and processed my eVisa. Is it possible?


Sep 26, 2023
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Nearing the end of the grace period—how can I extend my visa without a new job?
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Q: Hello,
I am a British citizen, and I've lost my job.
After the one-month grace period, how can I reapply for a new visa or extension if I haven't found a new role yet?

Oct 1, 2024
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An interview-format article covering the topic of overstaying your tourist or resident visa in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila discusses the aspects of overstaying, like fines, grace periods, exemptions...etc.
Feb 16, 2020
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An Overview of the New UAE Labor Law and Recent Amendments of 2024 235
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.
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Laws & Regulations
3 available 3 • View allFederal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 On the Regulation of Labor Relations 34
The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).
Sep 20, 2021
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Federal Law No. (8) of 1980 Concerning the Regulation of Labor Relations 53
The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.
Apr 20, 1980
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Ministerial Decree No. (766) of 2015 On Rules and Conditions for Granting a Permit to a Worker for Employment by a New Employer 3
By this Decree Ministry of Labour of the UAE has removed the six-month labour ban for those who changed the job before completing two years of service. Labour ban will be still applicable for workers that qualify for skill level 4 and 5 under various circumstances.
Sep 27, 2015
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Can my parents take legal action if I move out without their consent while under my father’s sponsorship? 0
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