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How can I clear my absconding case and leave the country if the employer refuses?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, I was working with a company in Abu Dhabi. My visa was canceled on 26-10-2022 and my grace period expired on 26-12-2023. I could not depart the country due to an active case against me. I cleared the court-imposed fine on 26-01-2023 and received a clearance letter. Then I approached immigration to pay my overstay fine to exit the country. But the immigration officer advised me to clear my absconding with the employer first then go to pay or reduce the overstay fines which I`m completely not aware of. Then I approached my employer to give me a NOC or lift the absconding case against me and I agreed to pay any associated charges. But my ex-employer refused to clear my absconding case and told me that they can`t do anything in this matter and were advised to take out a pass to exit the country. Based on my above statement, please advise me to remove my case and return to the UAE for future employment opportunities. Kind regards, A. A.

How to reach a settlement with the bank after the harassment of a debt collection agency?

Q: Hi, I would like to ask for advice on what is the best thing to do in a settlement issue with a financial institution. I had a police case and paid a fine in Dubai Court. Now the third party is stressing my mind sending emails to our company. I arranged money for settlement but I will not pay the whole amount that they are asking me as it is too much. Please help me to finish this issue so I can work peacefully. Thank you.

Can a company file a case of absconding against me after labor contract expiry?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can a company file a case of absconding against me after my labor contract expires?

Do I need to give my employer a notice for nonrenewal of an unlimited contract?

Q: Dear Sir, This is my second unlimited contract with my current employer, and it is due for renewal. My employer wants to renew, but I do not wish to renew. Do I need to give my employer 30 days` notice, or can I let the contract expire and move on? Your time and reply are highly appreciated.

Can I still send a notice for rent increase if I have already served an eviction notice?

Q: Hi, I gave my tenant a 1-year eviction notice 3 months ago. This is because my daughter will be moving into the unit. The current tenant is paying 32K while the rent is now 65K. However, the rent renewal is coming up in 3 months. Can I increase the rent in line with the rental increase or will this make the eviction notice invalid?

Will there be any issue transiting in Qatar if I have unpaid credit card in the UAE?

Q: I am out of the UAE, and 6 months short of payment on AED 50k credit card, which after interest accumulated to AED 60k. Will there be any issue transiting in Qatar?

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Travel ban issued for unpaid credit card debt? What are my options?

Q: Hi, I couldn`t pay my credit card dues, and now I have received a message saying that a travel ban has been issued against me.

Can I stay after eviction if landlord wants to rent as holiday home?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, Can I stay in the property after the eviction period of 12 months? The landlord`s reason is to sell, but I know he wants to rent it as a holiday home.

After deportation, should we apply for cancellation of deportation or apply for mercy?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, After deportation, should we apply for cancellation of deportation or apply for mercy?

I have a friend who overstayed for 6 years and still in the country. How can she resolve her issue?

Q: I have a friend who overstayed for 6 years. She ran away due to her rude employer who did not have her food and hurt her. So she ran away. He filed an absconding case against her and asked for an amount of 9k the total cost of her visa. She had no money at the time they encountered him at the police. The problem is she did not follow up or ask for help from other people, however. They scammed her with a bunch of money. I would like to know how can she move forward to work here in UAE. She has no passport right now with an absconding case and with a penalty of 64k as I checked her details.

How to remove an absconding case filed by travel agent to proceed with my employment visa?

Q: Hi I have an issue with my visa for absconding. The medical is already done and the Emirates ID form is completed but the stamping is not complete. They said I have an absconding case in Sharjah. My visit visa in Sharjah expired on 10-07-2023 and I already changed my status on 11-07-2023, but the travel agent filed for absconding on my visa. I told him before the absconding to wait and that I will send him the offer letter from my company as I got a job but I don`t know why he filed absconding against me. How can it remove it?

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How long does it usually take to sort the request for the cancellation of deportation?

Q: My deportation cancellation request in Abu Dhabi shows the status of "in progress" for 3 days. How much more time will it take? Any idea? Thanks

انتهت مدة الإنذار بالإخلاء بعد طلب المالك الجديد تبديل الشيكات. ما العمل؟

س: السلام عليكم، أنا مستأجر في دبي. المالك القديم باع الوحدة لمالك جديد وكان هناك شيك مستحق قبل إتمام عملية البيع بخمسة عشر يومًا ولم يصرفه المالك القديم. تلقيت رسالة علي الواتساب من رقم غريب يقول أنا المالك الجديد للعقار ويُرجَى تبديل الشيكات. لم أجب حتى أتأكد من جدية الرسالة. بعد يومين وجدت إنذارًا عدليًا للإخلاء لعدم سداد الإيجار. تواصلت مع نفس الرقم ولكن لا توجد إجابة، وأرسلت رسائل لإعلامه باستعدادي لدفع المبلغ الأول نقدًا وإعطاء الشيك الآخر باسمه، ولكن لا يوجد رد. انتهت مدة الإنذار. ما موقفي القانوني الآن؟

Will an external expert accounting report help my case in DIAC arbitration?

Q: Hello lawyers, I want to proceed with arbitration through the Dubai International Arbitration Center (DIAC). Is it better to have an external expert accounting report prepared before going to arbitration? Would this support my case? Also, are these external expert accounting reports considered by the arbitration committee if they are prepared by any of the UAE mainland registered experts? Or are there any other experts who are registered elsewhere that I need to contact? Kindly advise!

Do I have to serve my notice period after completing my rotational leave?

Q: Good afternoon. I have been working with my employer for the past 3 years and 9 months. According to my contract, I am required to work 42 days and take 21 days of unpaid rotational leave. 6 months ago, my employer changed my rotational working cycle to 60 days of work and 60 days of unpaid leave. I did not agree to this change, but I have been working under this new cycle for the past 3 rotations. I resigned from my job while I was on rotational leave and requested to be released from my contract with a 30-day notice period. However, my employer informed me that I must first complete my rotational leave, which is 60 days, and then serve a 30-day notice period after returning to work. I have another job that I need to start in 20 days, but my current employer is not releasing me. I officially submitted my resignation via email on July 12, 2023, from India. Due to this issue, I traveled to Abu Dhabi on July 18, 2023. Please advise me if I must serve my notice period after completing my 60-day rotational leave, or if it can be calculated from the date of my resignation.

Can I exit Dubai without paying overstay fines if my out pass is not approved?

Q: Good evening Sir, I have a question regarding my overstay. I have fines already. My visa expired on October 2022. Is it possible to exit the country without paying the fines? I have a ticket for my flight on July 25, 2023. I applied for an out pass from Abu Dhabi but it is still not approved. Can I still exit the airport?

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