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Agency asks for upfront payment for visa and work permit. Is it a scam?
Dear Sir/Madam,
My husband sent his resume online to a company. He received an offer for the job reference number (00000000). The contract states that he must contact a specific agency for the visa and work permit.
The agency is now asking him to pay USD2,350 for the visa fee and processing. What strikes me as fishy is the mode of payment: bank transfer, Express Money, Ria transfer, or MoneyGram transfer.
They instructed him to let them know when he is ready with the payment, and then they will send him the payment details.
Thank you!
Dear Questioner,
You are required to check with the HR department of the company after verifying the company details provided in the offer letter, like whether the company exists or not.
Then, you need to ask about the particular visa type and why this much amount is the visa cost.
Dear Client,
Thanks for your question! I hope you are doing well. I will definitely assist you in this matter.
This job offer requiring upfront payments for visas and work permits seems suspicious.
Avoid making any payments and verify the offer's authenticity by contacting the company directly through official channels.
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
Dear Questioner,
To the best of my knowledge, I would advise you not to make any payment in the recruitment process; it is the responsibility of the employer to bear all the cost(s).
If they are asking for any fees, it is more likely a fraud and they will steal your money and you'll never get it back.
Hi,
As per the UAE law, the employer is supposed to bear all the costs related to the hiring of the employee.
