Q: I have already resigned. My notice period of 30 days is completed. My employer has not given me any response… A: The employer must cancel the work permit of his employees at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and cancel the visa through the General Directorate of Residency…

Dear questioner, The employer must cancel the work permit of his employees at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, and cancel the visa through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs. Also, the employer must obtain a work permit cancellation letter signed by the employee and an undertaking from the employee that he has received all dues and wages. So, I want to know if you signed the work permit cancellation and all the relevant details.

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