Head of family can now transfer residency of children to working mothers in UAE

The ICP-UAE announces amendments in regulating residency law for children

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Head of the family who is residency violator, can transfer the children's sponsorship to their mother if she is employed in the UAE
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Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP-UAE) has announced amendments to the procedures for regularising the status of residency law violations related to children.

Grace period

The Authority also explained that if the violating worker wishes to remain with their current employer, the employer must apply for a work permit renewal through the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization’s channels, in line with established procedures to continue the contractual relationship.

Work permit cancellation

No extension in grace period

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