Immigration Lawyer in Dubai

Get practical support from an immigration lawyer in Dubai for Golden Visa applications, work permits, family sponsorship, status changes, and visa appeals under current UAE immigration law. Clear guidance through GDRFA Dubai and Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) processes with transparent timelines and fees.

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What We Do

  • Golden Visa applications for investor, entrepreneur, talented professional, and exceptional student categories with complete documentation and approval strategies under the long-term residency program.
  • Employment and work visas including entry permits, residence visa processing, Emirates ID applications, and sponsor change procedures through GDRFA Dubai and mainland UAE authorities.
  • Family sponsorship and dependent visas for spouse, children, and parent sponsorship with income verification, medical requirements, and approval documentation for family reunification.
  • Student and education visas including university admissions support, student residence permits, and academic visa renewals with pathway planning for post-graduation options.
  • Visa amendments and renewals including passport updates, status changes, visa extensions, and renewal applications to maintain legal residence status in Dubai and UAE.
  • Immigration appeals and disputes including visa rejection challenges, administrative appeals, and travel ban resolution through proper legal channels and documentation.
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How We Help

  • Immediate assessment of immigration options with clear eligibility requirements and realistic processing timelines for all visa categories.
  • Complete document preparation and government liaison to prevent rejections and delays in GDRFA Dubai and ICP processing.
  • Strategic planning for long-term residence goals including Golden Visa qualification and UAE naturalization pathways where available.
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Golden Visa Services

  • Investment Categories: Real estate investors with minimum AED 2 million property investment, public investment fund participants with AED 2 million deposit, and business investors meeting capital and tax payment requirements.
  • Talent and Professional Categories: Specialized professionals, executive directors with AED 50,000+ salary, PhD holders in priority fields, outstanding students with 3.8+ GPA, and healthcare professionals in designated specializations.
  • Application Process Management: Complete Golden Visa application coordination from initial eligibility assessment through approval, including document preparation, government submissions, and family member inclusion under the 5-10 year residence program.

Employment and Work Immigration

  • Entry Permits and Work Visas: Employment entry permit applications, work visa processing, labour card coordination, and residence stamping through Dubai and UAE mainland procedures with employer sponsorship support.
  • Professional and Skilled Worker Visas: Specialized occupation visas, managerial position permits, and professional license coordination with Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation requirements for qualified candidates.
  • Sponsor Changes and Transfers: Employment transfer procedures, sponsor change applications, and no-objection certificate processing for career advancement and job mobility within UAE immigration framework.

Starting a new job in Dubai? Our immigration lawyer in Dubai handles complete work visa processing from offer letter to Emirates ID.

Family Immigration and Sponsorship

  • Spouse and Children Sponsorship: Marriage documentation, family residence permits, children’s visa processing, and dependent renewal coordination with GDRFA Dubai income and housing requirements.
  • Parent and Extended Family Visas: Elderly parent sponsorship, family reunification permits, and long-term family visit visas with financial capability verification and medical insurance arrangements.
  • Green Visa Family Options: Self-sponsored visa benefits, extended family sponsorship opportunities, and flexible residence terms under the UAE Green Visa system for qualified professionals and investors.

Student and Education Immigration

  • University Student Visas: Academic institution coordination, student residence permits, part-time work authorization, and education visa renewals throughout degree programs in Dubai and UAE universities.
  • Outstanding Student Golden Visa: High-achieving student applications for 5-10 year Golden Visa categories, academic excellence documentation, and long-term residence benefits for exceptional educational performance.
  • Post-Graduation Status Changes: Student to work visa transitions, graduate job search permits, and professional career pathway planning within UAE immigration regulations and employment opportunities.

International student in Dubai? Our immigration lawyer in Dubai provides complete education visa support and post-graduation planning.

Immigration Compliance and Appeals

  • Visa Rejections and Appeals: Administrative review applications, rejection reason analysis, corrective resubmissions, and formal appeals through proper UAE immigration channels with supporting documentation.
  • Travel Restrictions and Ban Resolution: Travel ban investigations, restriction removal applications, and clearance procedures through security and immigration authorities for legitimate travel restoration.
  • Status Violations and Corrections: Overstay regularization, visa violation resolution, amnesty program applications, and legal status restoration through compliant procedures and penalty resolution.

Who We Support

  • International professionals and executives seeking employment-based residence in Dubai with career advancement and family sponsorship goals.
  • Investors and entrepreneurs pursuing Golden Visa qualification through business investment, real estate acquisition, or specialized talent recognition programs.
  • Families requiring comprehensive immigration support including spouse sponsorship, children's education visas, and elderly parent care arrangements in UAE.

How It Works

Step 1: Eligibility Assessment

Comprehensive immigration consultation to evaluate visa categories, qualification requirements, and strategic pathways with document checklist and timeline projections.

Step 2: Document Preparation and Government Coordination

Complete application preparation, attestation coordination, translation services, and government liaison through GDRFA Dubai, ICP, and relevant UAE authorities.

Step 3: Application Submission and Processing Management

Professional submission of immigration applications with status monitoring, government correspondence, and proactive communication throughout processing periods.

Step 4: Approval Implementation and Ongoing Support

Visa approval processing, Emirates ID coordination, medical examinations, and long-term immigration planning including renewal scheduling and family additions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Visa applications typically process within 30-60 days after complete document submission, with investor categories often receiving faster processing than talent-based applications through ICP and GDRFA Dubai.

Yes, employment visa holders can sponsor spouses and children with minimum salary requirements (typically AED 4,000-10,000+ depending on emirate), plus housing and medical insurance arrangements.

Golden Visa categories differ in investment requirements (AED 2M+ for investors), qualification criteria (academic/professional for talent), validity periods (5-10 years), and family sponsorship benefits.

Sponsor changes require new employer processing, no-objection certificates, labour card transfers, and GDRFA Dubai coordination, typically completing within 2-4 weeks with proper documentation.

Yes, rejected applications can be resubmitted after addressing rejection reasons, providing additional documentation, or appealing administrative decisions through proper channels with legal representation.

Family sponsorship typically requires salary certificates, tenancy contracts, marriage certificates (attested), birth certificates, medical fitness certificates, and Emirates ID for sponsors.

While not mandatory, legal representation significantly improves approval rates, prevents costly delays, and ensures compliance with current UAE immigration regulations and procedural requirements.

Processing periods vary by visa type, with entry permits typically valid 60 days, Golden Visa processing permits valid 6 months, and extensions available for legitimate processing delays.