Security Check

[flekke101]

Hello,

I posted almost a week ago asking about how long it takes for the "security check" process to be completed. I talked to my employer and they still have not heard back from the authorities.

Should I be concerned that process has taken this long considering the fact that my application was submitted on August 11th? when does Eid holidays begin/end?

Thanks,
Flekke101

[yum]

Yes, currently there are security checks being done by the government prior to the issuance of the employment visa. All applications for residency or visa issuance with DNRD is forwarded to another agency to do checks.

But the PRO of your employer should be able to finish the whole process in 2 weeks maximum or advice you of your status.

Regards.

[yum]

btw Ramadan should end by 9th or 10th September, which means Eid holidays to be within 9th until 12th or 13th.....please check local newspapers for specific dates.

[flekke101]

Originally Posted by yum

Yes, currently there are security checks being done by the government prior to the issuance of the employment visa. All applications for residency or visa issuance with DNRD is forwarded to another agency to do checks.

But the PRO of your employer should be able to finish the whole process in 2 weeks maximum or advice you of your status.

Regards.

Yum,

So you are saying I should be concerned? last week my employer told me that they have not heard back from authorities, does that mean the application is likely to be rejected if it is taking that long?

thanks,

[yum]

Originally Posted by Rooka

I guess I am referring to the security check/clearance that the government has to do before a company in the UAE can offer a contract. It's been about 9 days so far in this process. Just wanted to gauge and see what other people's experiences were/are?

So the company still haven't given you a formal offer of employment? There shouldn't be any security checks for offers.

Hope this helps.

[flekke101]

Originally Posted by yum

So the company still haven't given you a formal offer of employment? There shouldn't be any security checks for offers.

Hope this helps.

I was given a formal employment offer and the company has already submitted the visa application to the authorities. Last I heard from company is that visa application is with authorities and is undergoing a "security check", it has been three weeks.

so I just wanted to know if the delay is mainly due Ramadan hours or because something else.

thanks,

[Oyibopeppeh]

Mine took 10 days...and that's during Ramadan

[flekke101]

Oyibopeppeh,

Are you aware if your application went through a "security check"? I am still waiting I guess due Eid holidays I will not hear back until next week.

Thanks,

[Oyibopeppeh]

Originally Posted by flekke101

Oyibopeppeh,

Are you aware if your application went through a "security check"? I am still waiting I guess due Eid holidays I will not hear back until next week.

Thanks,

All applications go though some sort of "security check" as far as I'm aware.

I see that you're from Palestine - The UAE Thought Police are paranoid about radicals and fundamentalists and I imagine that they are giving you a more thorough screening than usual.

Remember that it wasn't so long ago that the Israeli secret service assassinated that guy in a Dubai hotel room?