I am in process of changing companies but I have a criminal case. How to clear it to issue my visa?

Visa Processing and Criminal Case Status: If your criminal case is still under review by the Public Prosecution (PP), it may affect your ability to process your visa cancellation or change.

The police or authorities will not be able to clear any restrictions from your visa unless the case is fully resolved and cleared.

Role of Police and Passports: The police cannot use your brother's or spouse's passport to release any ban or restriction related to your visa in the ICP system.

Any legal restrictions on your visa will need to be lifted by the Public Prosecution (PP) after the case is closed.

Next Steps: Follow up with PP to resolve the case and ensure that any ban or restrictions are removed from the system.

Once cleared, you can proceed with your visa change or cancellation process.

For further assistance or tailored advice, contact GS Advocates by phone.

Dear Questioner,

Thank you for your inquiry regarding the process of canceling your dependent visa and switching companies.

Regarding your question about the criminal case, since it has been closed at the police station and is now in progress for closure at the Public Prosecution (PP), it is important to clarify the following:

Police Clearance for Visa Processing: Generally, a case or a ban linked to your name may affect your ability to process your visa or any other immigration-related procedures.

However, since the case has been closed and is moving through the final stages, you will need to ensure that the relevant authorities have cleared your name from any system restrictions or bans.

Can your brother's or spouse’s passport help with removing the ban?

Unfortunately, the passport of a third party (such as your brother or spouse) cannot be used to clear your ban or resolve issues related to your visa status.

Immigration bans are typically tied to the individual’s identity, not the identities of family members. Therefore, the authorities will need to clear your record from the Immigration (ICP) system before any further steps are taken.

Steps to Clear the Ban: Once your case has been officially closed and moved to PP for finalization, you should follow up with the relevant authorities to check if the ban has been lifted.

The police or immigration services can provide you with confirmation once the restrictions are removed. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to visit the police or immigration offices to confirm your status or to request a formal clearance.

Impact on Your New Visa: Once the system has cleared any existing restrictions, you should be able to proceed with canceling your dependent visa and applying for a new employment visa.

It’s essential that your name is fully cleared in the system before initiating these processes to avoid any complications.

Please keep us updated on your case, and feel free to reach out if you require assistance with the follow-up process or any additional steps.

Best regards,

Mohammed Salah

Legal Consultant