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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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