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3 available 3 • View allWhat can I do if my employer canceled my visa but has not paid my EOSB?




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My employer has not paid my EOSB. They asked me to sign the work permit cancellation papers, promising that payment would be processed later through WPS.
However, they have now canceled my visa, and still have not paid the EOSB. There is no proper response when I inquire about it. What should I do?
It has been 37 days since my last working day.





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Is an employee under an absconding case in the UAE entitled to all labor benefits?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
If an employee is put under an absconding case in the UAE, is he entitled to all the benefits from the employer?
Or does he have to pay a fine to the company as he left for reasons beyond his control without giving notice?





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What can I do after I get a labor case judgement to get my dues and cancel my visa?

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Q: Dear Professionals,
My case in Dubai Courts is set for judgment. I have a few questions what will happen after the judgment?
1- How can I cancel my labor card and visa?
2- I have a fine on my labor card due to the non-renewal of my labor card by the company. So who will pay the fine? If I go to MOHRE for the cancellation of the labor card, will MOHRE ask me to pay a fine?
3- I came to know immigration department will not cancel my visa without my employer so please advise me on what to do if my employer does not agree to come to immigration for cancellation.
4- When can I apply for execution to get my dues (before labor/visa cancellation or after)?
Thank you


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