UAE Entry/Exit stamps asked at the Interview

[SinghLovCan]

what if we are unable to get the stamp report from these middle east countries. You have to travel there and then getting a visa to travel there is another hectic, not easy. You need sponsor to get a visa for Kuwait, I dont know about UAE.

 

[Donvalley]

UAE is a bit different but I wonder if you don't know this; If you have an open work visa expired on your passport or leave the country on a re-entry visa and not returned; most GCC countries (networked immigration) will not issue another visa unless you get the old visa cancelled through your previous employer. Some countries do impose a penalty for this and others ban for few years etc..

It is not safe to leave a country without properly closing your visa; taking it granted or in hurry believing moving North America will resolve all issues. If your previous employer was crook enough to trap you, though rare, there are cases reported in newspapers where people end up in nightmares for something like this especially when you have bad terms with ex-employer.

As most of us don't involve in any crimes etc. we take it easy but things like this i.e exiting on re-entry and not returning is considered as a potential indicator of crime/theft/fraud/unpaid bank or company loan. Hence if reported to police by ex-employer as run away, first evidence will talk against; not in favor of the person.

 

[SinghLovCan]

most GCC countries (networked immigration) will not issue another visa unless you get the old visa cancelled through your previous employer. Some countries do impose a penalty for this and others ban for few years etc..

This is like modern slavery, where your just trapped bcoz your employer doesn't want to release you or cancel your visa or if they do cancel your visa, they do it in their own terms and conditions. This is the exact reason I had to resign while being on vacation and not return. I did not know that a non-cancelled visa a issue.

 

[SinghLovCan]

If your previous employer was crook enough to trap you, though rare, there are cases reported in newspapers where people end up in nightmares for something like this especially when you have bad terms with ex-employer.

As most of us don't involve in any crimes etc. we take it easy but things like this i.e exiting on re-entry and not returning is considered as a potential indicator of crime/theft/fraud/unpaid bank or company loan. Hence if reported to police by ex-employer as run away, first evidence will talk against; not in favor of the person.

I have read similar stories, but there has to be proof, someone cant just register a false case. Those so-called absconding cases, if employee doesn't show up is only popular in middle east, no country in the world has such sick laws and rules.

In my case, I had an unpaid phone bill, which I asked which I paid and cleared my account, but never took any loans or anything and never had anything from the company as possession. Most employers are indeed crooks there.

 

[crazylove]

I have my interview on 24th and do i need to translate UAE stamps on my passport. These stamps are prior to becoming landed immigrant. I was visiting UAE for two weeks on each trip.

 

[RQ2012]

I have my interview on 24th and do i need to translate UAE stamps on my passport. These stamps are prior to becoming landed immigrant. I was visiting UAE for two weeks on each trip.

It might be worth providing the certified translation to the officer during the interview. Though the stamps are for the pre-landing period, there is no guarantee that the CIC will not call for a translation. And, that might cause significant delay in processing.

 

[crazylove]

thats true, i will get take translation just in case to avoid further delay.

 

[Donvalley]

This is like modern slavery, ...

Slavery for some, free money and regained empowerment for others. Just ask any North Americans or Europeans working there. Most of them don't share our viewpoint, earning pay packages and glorified with powers untrue to be even on dreams. It all depends on where one is placed/accepted in the social order.

 

[SinghLovCan]

It all depends on where one is placed/accepted in the social order.

I totally agree with you on that one. It is usually the people from Asia, but it also depends on higher up in the management you are. For the most part it is slavery, very poor people just learn to live with it.. .people like me, I don't like to sell my freedom and self-respect for money. Living to Earn and Earning to live-- totally two different things.
The work culture is also more like a bully type. I notice people are usually afraid to bully westerners, so they don't get bullied.. but Asians do get bullied a lot !

 

[SinghLovCan]

What advice can you give me on my application w.r.t to my visa not cancelled, but its already expired now. However, it is stamped on my passport !

 

[SinghLovCan]

Just ask any North Americans or Europeans working there. Most of them don't share our viewpoint, earning pay packages and glorified with powers untrue to be even on dreams.

Most Westerners don't even get asked to submit their passports

 

[Donvalley]

My personal advice is to go ahead and apply. Don't get tangled just because of it. Mostly not, but even if they
ask, explain your situation; it will not be difficult as you have solid evidences of living here.
Wish you all the best.

 

[Donvalley]

Most Westerners don't even get asked to submit their passports

Not even Que in immigration check at airport. They just walk in!!

 

[SinghLovCan]

Just ask any North Americans or Europeans working there. Most of them don't share our viewpoint, earning pay packages and glorified with powers untrue to be even on dreams.

I think I slightly have to agree with Chris Alexander. It is for this reason most PRs apply for Citizenship and then head back to the Gulf with their Canadian passports to earn the big DINAR.

In my case, my Canadian employer recognised my talent, skills and recognised my contributions --- the amount of respect, benefits, perks and the appreciation I get here, I could not get those in the Gulf. In terms of money --I earn and save more here than I would have had in the Gulf. Plus the heat and humidity is just unbearable !

 

[Donvalley]

It is all individual choices and comforts depending on personal perspectives of life. If our former countries bully us for our decision to move abroad or ask us to refund for the education/services availed I don't know what our standpoint will be.

No doubt, all the crooks and fraudsters must be booked but there is no way we can/will stop people moving around looking for better opportunities and fortunes.

I believe there are different levels of challenges and consequences in life everywhere whether it is India, Middle East or Canada.