What can I do if my employer files an absconding report or won't cancel my visa?

If your employer refuses to cancel your work permit or has filed an absconding (work-abandonment) report you believe is unjustified, MOHRE is the authority to address it. You can file a labour complaint with MOHRE explaining the situation and contest an absconding report through MOHRE's procedures, providing evidence that you did not in fact abandon work—such as attendance records, communications, or proof you were prevented from working or were owed wages. MOHRE reviews the dispute and can take steps to correct an unjustified report or compel the employer to complete proper cancellation procedures. These status issues are time-sensitive because they can affect your visa, ability to work, and exit, so act quickly and keep documentary proof of your side. Where the dispute also involves unpaid wages or wrongful treatment, it is handled within the same labour-dispute framework that can proceed to the court if unresolved. Because absconding and visa-status matters carry serious immigration consequences, professional guidance is strongly advisable. You can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI, and confirm the current procedures directly with MOHRE and the relevant authorities.