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Q: Hello everyone,
I lived in Abu Dhabi from 2006 to 2017. I left for Canada and applied for PR.
Canadian Immigration is asking for a police clearance certificate from the UAE.
Since I have a credit card outstanding, I am not able to submit a police clearance certificate from Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Can you please advise me on how to resolve this and obtain a certificate from UAE as soon as possible?
Thanks





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Q: Hi
I need a police clearance for my immigration process to the US.
I have some issue with my credit card before, can I still apply for a clearance from the police department?


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Q: Dear sir/madam,
I currently live in Canada. I worked in UAE (Abu Dhabi and Ajman) from 2013 to 2016. I want to acquire a Police Clearance Certificate for immigration purposes (to Canada). I've tried online twice but have failed.
I would like to know where there is any court case against me. In 2016, I left the UAE without informing my employer, bank, lessor, etc. since my wife was in a bad medical condition in Sri Lanka at that time.
Then I never returned to the UAE. Can I please get some help in this process?


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How can I get a police clearance certificate from Dubai if I left with unsettled bank debts?




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Q: I need help in getting a police clearance from Dubai. I left the UAE in 2018 and left my bank debts unsettled.
Can someone please help me understand how I can negotiate my situation in the most reasonable way?
Thank you





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