DOMESTIC HELPS CAN APPLY FOR NEW VISAS AT TASHEEL, TADBEER

Domestic workers, who want to remove their names off the absconding list and modify their status, can visit immigration centres before visiting Tasheel or Tadbeer centres to get a visa under a new sponsor, officials of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) told Khaleej Times.

Besides, domestic workers can remove their names off the list even without a message from their former sponsor. They can then apply for an outpass or modify their status. For those who have a new job offer, their sponsor must visit Tasheel or Tadbeer centres to apply for the worker’s visa renewal.

Those with no passports must refer to their consulates to apply for relevant documents, the officials said.

200 intruders nabbed to ensure safe amnesty

Meanwhile, in line with the ongoing amnesty initiative, the Dubai Police have detained over 200 infiltrators and they would be handed over to the GDRFA officials.

Lieutenant Abdullah Khamis Al Naqbi of the Criminal Investigations Department, said that the Dubai Police detain infiltrators and check their criminal record before giving them to the immigration officials for appropriate action.

Meanwhile, Brigadier-General Khalaf Ahmed Al Ghaith, assistant director-general of follow-up sector of violators and foreigners, said the GDRFA confirms whether detainees do not have legal documents on them before taking the necessary action.

Different government entities have collaborated to ensure smooth process for applicants ever since the UAE visa amnesty started on August 1.