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8 available 8 • View allOngoing labor case and timeline for visa cancellation 
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Q: Good evening.
I have filed a labour case against my company for arbitrary dismissal and it is still ongoing.
Is it alright to travel to my home country or another country even while my case is ongoing?
Also, can the employer cancel my visa even while the case is ongoing?
We are in a free zone and they said the free zone authority advised that the visa can be cancelled by the company after 90 days from the time the complaint was endorsed to court. Is this correct?
Appreciate your advice.
Thank you

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What is the procedure to cancel the work visa? (the company is not ready to cancel my visa due to the labour case).


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س: صدر حكم لصالحي من المحكمة الابتدائية بمثابة الحضوري وتقدمت بطلب لإعلان المُدَّعَى عليه بالحكم منذ يومين.
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Extending the visa of an employee after the termination of the contract
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If yes, under what law or rule?

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Applying for a student residency visa after employment visa cancellation

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Q: Dear sir/madam,
My employment visa is going to get canceled and I am also studying at a university in Dubai.
Can I apply for a student residency visa to stay back and complete my course?


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Can I change visa if my previous employer filed a labor case against me?

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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
My previous company filed a labor case against me, but I am now working for another company.
I want to change my visa, and my current company is willing to cancel my visa.
Can I change my visa in this situation?


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