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7 available 7 • View allHow to remove an absconding case filed by travel agent to proceed with my employment visa?
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Q: Hi
I have an issue with my visa for absconding. The medical is already done and the Emirates ID form is completed but the stamping is not complete.
They said I have an absconding case in Sharjah. My visit visa in Sharjah expired on 10-07-2023 and I already changed my status on 11-07-2023, but the travel agent filed for absconding on my visa.
I told him before the absconding to wait and that I will send him the offer letter from my company as I got a job but I don't know why he filed absconding against me.
How can it remove it?

Jul 27, 2023
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I need legal advice about my case to the procedure for removing absconding

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Q: Good day Ma'am/Sir
I need legal advice about my case. I want to ask what is the procedure for removing absconding.
Thank you so much


Jan 2, 2023
332
Can my previous company put absconding on me if I overstayed 6 days?

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Q: I'm on a canceled visa and just overstayed for 6 days.
I simply booked a flight to change my visa status and I was ready to pay a fine at the airport.
But I found that my previous company put absconding on me.
Now what to do? Is this legal?


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209
How can the employee remove absconding from Immigration if the employer refuses?


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Q: An employee resigned from the company after completing the notice period.
The employer refused to the employee to leave the company & filed an absconding case against the employee while the employee was continuously sending emails to the employer for the visa cancellation.
Then, the employee directly canceled the visa & absconding case from MOHRE. Now the absconding case is still there in Immigration.
So how can that be removed?
Are there any charges for that?



Nov 8, 2023
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Can the employers file absconding without signing any contract?




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Q: Can the employers file absconding without signing any contract?
For now, I’m using a visit visa.





Feb 1, 2024
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How can I clear my fines and absconding to proceed with my new visa process?



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Q: Hi,
I got my labor contract like 3 months ago, and my new sponsor told me to clear my fines and absconding, then he can continue with the visa process. My visit visa was in Abu Dhabi.
Kindly guide me on what the required documents are that I should go with to Sweihan and ask for a fine reduction and abscond to avoid deportation.




Feb 7, 2024
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How to remove the absconding status placed by the visit visa agent after getting a job offer?



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Q: Hello Sir/Madam,
One of my friends came to the UAE on a Sharjah visit visa and got a job here. The employer applied for their employment visa and they received acceptance and an entry permit until 16th May.
However, before changing his status from visiting to employment, the visit visa agent put an absconding status on him.
Now he's being blackmailed and demanded 7000 AED to remove the absconding status, and he also faces an overstay fine of 2300 AED.
Please suggest how we can deal with this matter with lesser fines, remove the absconding status, and get the employment visa.
Thank you!




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