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Q: Hello.
I just want to ask about my status in the UAE. I left Dubai without the permission of my boss because of a family emergency.
I left Dubai in 2016, the month of July. Do I have a ban or I am Blacklisted in Immigration?
Hope to hear from you about this matter.


Feb 6, 2019
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Q: Dear sir,
I was working in Dubai and, for personal reasons, I left Dubai without cancelling my residence visa.
My employer blacklisted me in the immigration department because of absconding so I believe I have a lifetime ban.
In this situation, what options do I have to remove this ban?
And if my employer refused to lift the ban, what other options I have?
Can I ask for help from the Ministry of Interior?
Or can I pay a penalty?
Please advise me!
Thanks

Feb 3, 2020
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Checking a travel ban and absconding case before returning to Dubai
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Q: Hello.
I just want to ask about my status in the UAE. I left Dubai without the permission of my boss because of a family emergency.
I left Dubai 3 months ago (December 2019) and as per PRO they (employer) already filed the absconding case on me.
Now I want to come back to the UAE. Will I have a problem at the airport?
Hope to hear from you about this matter.

Mar 10, 2020
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How to check if there is a travel ban and lift it if I have an absconding case and fines?

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Q: Hello,
I have a question.
I have an absconding case and fines but I took an outpass to go back to the Philippines.
Can I come back to the UAE?


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Thank you for your time.
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Do I need to hire a lawyer if I found I have a marital case against me in the court? 0
By checking in Al Adheed, I have found there is a marital matter case against me in Dubai Courts. There is a hearing date for next week and the time mentioned in the case status with a link for an online hearing.
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Can I request reopening a civil case if the judgment was in my absence due to sending notices to the wrong address? 0
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