Bilal Mahmood

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Immigration Lawyer in Dubai

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Dubai

7 years

Member since 2026

About

Pakistan-qualified advocate (High Court, Punjab Bar Council) and ICAEW Diploma holder in International Tax. Seven years guiding HNWIs and founders through UAE Golden Visa, investor residency, and family-sponsorship pathways, with a 94% first-attempt approval rate at ICP across the past 18 months. Liaison practitioner with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs on complex residency files involving foreign judgments and dependants. Member of the Pakistan-UAE Business Council legal advisory group. Speaker at the 2024 Dubai Investor Visa Summit on the post-2023 residency reforms.

Practice Areas

ImmigrationCorporate CommercialFamily Law

Languages Spoken

English, Arabic

Office Location

Burlington Tower, Office 1604, Business Bay, Dubai

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Practitioner TypeLegal Consultant

DLAD Consultant No.PBC/LHR/2018/A-23117

Licensed Until17 May 2028

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Answered Questions (4)

ImmigrationBest Answer6 helpful votes
Golden Visa eligibility for tech professionals — what counts as 'specialized talent'?
The specialized-talents track requires either: (a) salary AED 30k+ with a recognised employer, valid employment contract, AND a recognised degree in a high-demand field (your case looks qualifying); OR (b) a Federal A…
ImmigrationBest Answer20 helpful votes
Golden Visa application rejected — how do I appeal?
ICP rejections rarely come with detailed reasons; the default is a status code rather than reasoning. Step 1: file a Reconsideration Request via the ICP portal within 30 days of rejection, attaching any additional sup…
ImmigrationBest Answer4 helpful votes
Dependent's visa expiry — does my son's still-attending-school status matter?
Yes. UAE permits dependent-visa extension for adult sons up to age 25 if they remain in full-time education at a recognised institution in the UAE. Apply for the renewal with: school enrolment certificate, academic tr…
ImmigrationBest Answer33 helpful votes
Family sponsorship of parents — what is the income threshold and which proof works?
Parent sponsorship requires minimum monthly salary of AED 20k OR AED 19k plus 2-bed housing accommodation, evidence that no one else can sponsor them in their home country, and full medical insurance covering both par…

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Verification30/30

Profile Depth24/30

Q&A Engagement16/20

Reputation0/20

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Consultation Fees

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30 minAED 200Fee (AED)

60 minAED 380Fee (AED)

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