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COVID-19: I lost a job offer because my employer failed to cancel my visa on time. What are my rights?

UAE Labour Law provides options for employees to cancel visa if employer fails to do so

Published: September 07, 2020 10:27 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Delay in cancelling an employment visa cost a Gulf News reader their job. Image Credit: Stock image

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The reader had recently come to the UAE and had been working for a company for almost a year. Image Credit: Stock image

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Even after getting a job offer quickly, the reader was not able to land the job as the visa had not yet been cancelled by the former employer. Image Credit: Stock image

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The reader lost the job opportunity because the visa was not cancelled. Image Credit: Stock image

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Who is to be blamed for the lost job opportunity? Image Credit: Stock image

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Who is liable? Image Credit: Supplied

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What can you do in such situations? Image Credit: Stock image

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Six-month work permit from MOHRE Image Credit: Stock image

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Read more about how you can apply for the temporary six-month work permit here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1588166361071 Image Credit: Stock image

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You can also get your visa cancelled through Twa-fouq centres. Image Credit: Stock image

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You can raise your complaints with the Twa-fouq centres, which are registered with MOHRE. Image Credit:

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How to request for visa cancellation with MOHRE. Image Credit: Stock image

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Employees have been provided various legal options to address their concerns with the relevant authorities. Image Credit:

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Read more about this compulsory course for UAE employees here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1577792593922 Image Credit: Stock image

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The reader has legal alternatives to resolve their issue, laid out in the UAE Labour Law. Image Credit: Stock image

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