What should I do about an absconding case after my visa was cancelled?

An absconding record can sometimes remain on your immigration file even after a visa is cancelled, because the two are handled as separate administrative actions. First confirm exactly what is recorded by checking with ICP or, in Dubai, GDRFA, and with MOHRE for any labour-side report. If the visa cancellation was completed correctly and the absconding report no longer reflects reality, you can ask the authority to review and clear the flag, or ask the former employer to formally withdraw it. If the employer filed the report wrongly, you may lodge a grievance with MOHRE or a request with the immigration authority, supported by evidence such as the cancellation paperwork, proof of final settlement, or records showing you did not abandon the job. Leaving an unresolved absconding entry in place can complicate a future visa or re-entry, so it is worth clearing rather than ignoring. Because the exact process and any fees are set by the authorities, confirm them directly. For help disputing a lingering report, you can compare verified UAE legal professionals on LEXAI who handle immigration matters.