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Thursday, March 18, 2010

Visa and residency procedures for the students enrolling in the Universitys in Ajman

To issue a residency visa for students enrolled in the University, they are required to present the following documents:
A clear copy of the passport sealed by the Deanship of Admission and Registration. The Passport validity must not be less than 6 months,
A recent colored photo,
Visa issuance fees of 135 AED(in normal cases),
Residency visa cannot not be issued for Palestinian students holding Egyptian documents.
To issue a residency visa for students upon entering the State by means of a University sponsored visa, they must present themselves at the Direction of Public Relations directly after arriving to the State; and are required to submit the following documents:
The original passport of less than 6 months validity,
The original residency visa specifying the date of entry,
The results of a medical examination issued by the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Ministry of Health,
The results of fingerprinting issued by the Police General Department in Ajman
2 recent colored photos,
Residency fees of 150 AED(this procedures takes 10 working days and is valid for one year only),
A letter of no reliabilities delivered by the Department of Finance at the University, for receiving the passport.
To issue a residency visa for students by transferring of sponsorship from family to the University, they are required to present the following:
The original passport of a validity not less than 6 months,
Application of transfer of sponsorship at the Department of Naturalization and Residency, signed and sealed by the former sponsor,
A notification to concerned parties issued by the Deanship of Admission and Registration at the University, addressed to the Naturalization and Residency Department in Ajman, to prove that the student will continue their studies,
The results of a medical examination issued by the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Ministry of Health,
The results of fingerprinting delivered by the Police General Department of Ajman,
2 recent colored photos,
Residency issuance fees of 150 AED(the procedure takes a 10-day work, and is valid for one year only),
A letter of no reliabilities delivered by the Department of Finance at the University, for receiving the passport

To renew students' university sponsored residency, students are required to supply the following:
The original passport of a validity not less than 6 months

A notification to concerned parties issued by the Deanship of Admission and Registration at the university, addressed to the Naturalization and Residency Department in Ajman, to show that the student will continue their studies,
The results of a medical examination issued by the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Ministry of Health,
The results of fingerprinting issued by the Police General Department in Ajman,
2 recent colored photos,
Residency issuance fees of 150 AED,(this procedure takes a 10-day work, and is valid for one year only),
A letter of no reliabilities delivered by the Department of Finance at the University, for receiving the passport.

To issue a residency visa for the students by the transfer of sponsorship from their family to the University, they are required to present the following:

The original passport of a validity not less than 6 months,
Application of transfer of sponsorship at the Department of Naturalization and Residency, signed and sealed by the former sponsor,
A notification to the concerned parties issued by the Deanship of Admission and Registration at the university, addressed to the Naturalization and Residency Department in Ajman, to show that students will continue their studies,
The results of a medical examination issued by the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Ministry of Health,
The results of fingerprinting delivered by the Police General Department of Ajman,
2 recent colored photos,
Residency issuance fees of 150 AED,(this procedure takes a 10-day work, and is valid for one year only),
A letter of no reliabilities delivered by the Department of Finance at the University, for receiving the passport.

To cancel the students university sponsored residency, they are required to furnish the following:
The original passport,
A letter of no reliabilities issued by the Finance Management and Training Center at the University,
A 35 AED fee for printing the application form of cancellation (the cancellation period takes at least two working days),
A student whose residency is cancelled is given 30 days to leave the State if, and only if, the residency is valid at the time of cancellation,
In the case of the expiry of a student's residency at the time of cancellation, the student is to pay a fine resulting from the delay, submit a leave declaration after paying a tax of 100 AED, and leave the State on the same day of cancellation,
To transfer the students' sponsorship from the university to their working party, they are required to supply the following:
First - in the case of the transfer of sponsorship to a government working party:
The original passport of a validity of less than 6 months,
A letter of no reliabilities issued by the Finance Management at the University,
An application of transfer of sponsorship at the Department of Naturalization and Residency, signed and sealed by the new sponsor and the University,
A copy of the labor ID of the new sponsor "credit signature" of the Department of Naturalization and Residency; and payment of 35 AED for printing the cancellation form.
Second- in the case of sponsorship transfer to a non-governmental working party, the following applies:
In accordance with the laws in effect in the State, students shall not transfer their sponsorship to a private working party, except in case of cancellation of his/her residency from the sponsoring of the University and the issuance of a new employment visa on the sponsorship of the new sponsor.

Sponsoring wife and children in Sharjah

Husband has to sponsor himself and a company cannot sponsor dependent.
Requirement
Marriage certificate/birth certificate for children
Education certificate
These documents are to be attested by the concerned Consulate
Thereafter obtain attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Salary Certificate from the sponsor.
Purchase an immigration file and type all the necessary information in it.
Type all the necessary visa forms and attach
Passport copy of the person/s for whom the visa is being requested
2 Photographs each
All attested certificate copies
Salary certificate
Original and copy of the Passport of Husband
All necessary forms typed and signed by Husband
Visa should be ready within 10 days.
After entering the U.A.E. follow the steps of Visa Stamping
No medical test is required for children below 16 years of age
VISA Stamping
All should obtain medical card prior to stamping visa in the Passport.
Medical card can be obtained from the Ministry of Health office.
Passport copy, 3 photographs and Dhs. 300/- required.
Passport photocopy,
photocopy of the entry permit,
4 photographs are to be submitted to the Medical Authorities for the medical test.
For government department's medical tests will be normally done only in the afternoons from 4 to 6 hr.
The medical test is free for government employees.
The certificate will be ready after 3 days.
The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration Authorities within 28 days after entering the UAE.
Original Passport
Original Entry Permit
Original medical certificate
7-Passport size photographs Dhs. 300/-(residence visa fee)
Duly filled in security form (only in Arabic)
Residence visa forms duly signed and sealed by the sponsor
Normally the Residence visa will be stamped in the Passport within 10 days valid for 3 years

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Industrial and commercial properties in Dubai to be freehold

Decree allows UAE citizens to own industrial and commercial properties with full freehold legal status.UAE nationals will now be able to own industrial and commercial properties, granted by Dubai's government, with full freehold legal status and get title deeds registered through the Dubai Land Department.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, on Monday issued a decree regulating ownership of industrial and commercial plots granted to UAE nationals.
The decree allows every citizen who has been granted an industrial or commercial plot to apply to the Land and Properties Department to obtain a title deed with freehold status for the plot by registering it under his name.
Ownership
The decree also allows ownership of industrial or commercial land which previously changed hands but was not registered with the department.The move comes in line with the procedures to activate property and commercial sectors which are vital to Dubai's economy.
As per the decree the UAE nationals will be able to freely own these properties and act on them legally. These lands were earlier restricted to some extent by government regulations.
The Dubai government had granted thousands of plots to UAE nationals for commercial use.Emirati owners will have to pay 30 per cent of the value of the property to the Land Department as an ownership transfer and registration fee.The 30 per cent value of the land will be determined by the department on the date of transfer of ownership.
Investor confidence
Analysts say the decree will help boost confidence among investors as it opens up industrial and commercial plots for investment.
"Clearly, this has the potential to significantly change the real estate sector in the emirate," Blair Hugkull, managing director of Jones Lang LaSalle Middle East, told Gulf News.
For some time, Dubai's property sector remained too focused on residential property. This decree could change that.
"The previous real estate laws have helped Dubai in attracting foreign capital. However, since the residential property market currently has enough supplies, the new decree will help investors shift focus to industrial and commercial properties — that will help job creation," he said.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Transfer of Visa from one company to another company

Transfer of visa is possible only to Government sector

Transfer form is available in typing center.
If the Labor department is involved type the labor department required form also.
Obtain the signature of the present sponsor on it.
Submit the original documents and Passport to the new sponsor for signature and seal.
Approach the present sponsor and get the visa cancelled with out the ban.
Follow the steps for Visa Stamping
All should obtain medical card prior to stamping visa in the Passport.
Medical card can be obtained from the Ministry of Health office.
Passport copy, 3 photographs and Dhs. 300/- required.
Passport photocopy,
photocopy of the entry permit,
4 photographs are to be submitted to the Medical Authorities for the medical test.
For government department's medical tests will be normally done only in the afternoons from 4 to 6 hr.
The medical test is free for government employees.
The certificate will be ready after 3 days.
The following documents are to be submitted to the Immigration Authorities within 28 days after entering the UAE.
Original Passport
Original Entry Permit
Original medical certificate
7-Passport size photographs Dhs. 300/-(residence visa fee)
Duly filled in security form (only in Arabic)
Residence visa forms duly signed and sealed by the sponsor
Normally the Residence visa will be stamped in the Passport within 10 days valid for 3 years

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

New property law extends protection for home buyers

A new decree by Dubai Executive Council will provide more protection to home buyers as well as increasing the Land Department's (DLD) role as mediator in property disputes.
Law firm Hadef & Partners, which has reviewed a copy of the decree, released a brief summary of the regulations awaiting formal publication in the Official Gazette.
According to the statement, a buyer can request the courts to cancel a contract if the developer "significantly changes" the agreed specifications, or refuses to deliver the unit without any "justifiable reason".
Home buyers can also seek legal action if developers do not bind payments to construction-based milestones approved by the DLD, or the unit is proved unstable due to “major structural defects”.

“The regulations whilst providing some much needed clarity over many issues also throws up some interesting characteristics such as reinforcing the wide degree of power and discretion the DLD holds in respect of projects,” Hadef & Partners said in a statement.
Under the regulations, which govern off-plan property sales in Dubai, the DLD is able to cancel a project if the developer does not begin construction without “justifiable cause” or because of “gross negligence”.
If the developer is “not serious” about the project or declares itself bankrupt the DLD can also cancel the project.
The regulations also prevent developers from selling off-plan units before taking possession, which includes actual control of the land.
“It is also still not clear how the DLD will approach situations where a purported termination of a purchaser is met with resistance and/or whether the DLD will remove an interest in the interim register without a court order where a legitimate dispute has arisen,” the statement said.
“Further clarity may also be needed where a bankruptcy event occurs as to how exactly the interim registered interests will be treated as far as priority is concerned in the bankruptcy situation.”