Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My friend applied for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), the status of which is "approved and sent" but it was never received because it was rejected. Further inquiries revealed that he has an active DUI case in Dubai, which he settled and paid the fine for 3 years ago. What can he do to close this case and receive a PCC? Thank you!

Q: Hi All, I have an existing criminal "cheque bounce" case under my name for dishonoring loan payments. I'm also a victim of unpaid salaries and gratuity from the previous employer. However, I have reached a stalemate in negotiating with the bank as they are not interested in accepting the money I could offer in the interim despite having a clear understanding of my predicament. Finally, I have an offer from a company after all these months and I'm anticipating to accept this offer but I'm yet to resolve the criminal case! Since the bank is not willing to negotiate, I've planned to pay the criminal case removal fee or fine to the Dubai Police. I know that the bank would immediately proceed with a civil case should that happen. My question is how long does it take to file a civil case? And can they initiate a travel ban without appeal while filing the civil case in court? Will it affect my capacity to get a new employment visa stamped and work in the UAE while the civil case is active?

Q: Hi Maam, Good day! My bank emailed me that they filed a civil case against me since I have not paid my credit card amount 50,000 AED for almost 8 months now. I lost my job due to COVID 19, I am totally broke. Now my question is: I finally found a new job, they are working on my employment visa but I am very anxious; thinking that this pending case against me may affect my employment visa application! Will this be a reason for future visa rejection? Please enlighten me!

Q: Dear Lawyers, Currently, there is an unsettled criminal case against me in Dubai court (the judgment is 2 months in jail with deportation). However, a few days ago, my job visa was approved. Does that mean my case is over?

Q: Hello everyone. I want to ask: my friend has a drink-and-drive case in the UAE and has been terminated from his company. Can he join another company, or is it possible for him to change jobs? Please advise. Thank you!

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