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How to know if a work permit is canceled?

Dear Sir/Madam,

I left the UAE in June and canceled my expired work permit before I left. I paid the outpass fee, and I was allowed back into the UAE a month later on a tourist visa.

However, a company that does work permits has told me that my previous work permit is not canceled. Is this possible?

How was I allowed back into the UAE on a tourist visa if my previous work permit is not canceled?

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Abdul Wahied Mohammad Sharief

Dar Al Haqooq Legal Consultancy

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1 Aug 2023, 09:13

Dear Client,

Thanks for your question!

I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.

There may be delays or administrative issues in the cancellation of a work permit.

While you were allowed back in on a tourist visa, it's important to ensure your previous work permit is properly canceled to avoid any legal complications.

For any further legal assistance, you can WhatsApp us. We have an extensive team of knowledgeable and experienced lawyers to provide the legal assistance you need.

We will definitely be happy to help you.

Thanks & Regards,

ABDUL WAHIED

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Khaled Ebid

KHE Legal Consultancy

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1 Aug 2023, 09:47

Dear Questioner,

There may be an employer ban without a travel ban.

Working in the UAE without a work permit is illegal. This country has legislation governing immigration and residence, and if you or your employer do not follow the law, you may be subject to penalties.

1 Aug 2023, 10:00

The work permit was canceled by MOHRE as I had a court case with my previous employer and they said I had no employment ban.

1 Aug 2023, 10:04

There are two government authorities that you can reach out to find out if you have an absconding case against you:

1. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiritisation (MOHRE) or,

2. General Directorate of Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in your Emirate.

You have two options; the first is to settle it with the employer to submit a request to cancel, which is the strongest solution.

The second is to submit a request to cancel it with a mercy or pardon request; it’s not a strong solution to cancel but you can try.

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Maryam Ali Saleh Hayyaz

Maryam Hayyaz & Wejdan Bushahab Advocates

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1 Aug 2023, 10:11

Dear Questioner,

You can visit TASHEEL and AMER and get full information on your current employment status, if it is canceled, still valid, and what is required to finalize the process of cancellation.

Thank you!

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