I am from India, and I am a fresher with 6 months of experience in the service industry (Real Estate). Now, I have received an offer from a leading speaker manufacturer to work in their Dubai office. I have received the signed offer letter and accepted it. The tentative joining date is 10th June. Here is my problem:
1. I cannot join them on the above dates because of delays caused due to getting the ECR* stamp removed.
*ECR (emigration clearance required): It is a stamp on the 2nd page of the passport which needs an ECNR (emigration clearance not required) stamp. It is necessary to get this removed or get the ECNR stamp at least, to work in Gulf countries.
2. This process is relatively simple and does not take more than 7-8 working days, but as it turns out, my name on my education certificate is not exactly the same as the name on the passport due to which I will have to apply for a change of name application which will extend the time taken to 30-45 days.
I am in touch with the HR based in Dubai, and she knows about my situation. All I want to know is whether they will still consider me for a job position with their company when I inform them about the unforeseen delay in joining.
Points to Consider: (I humbly request you to read this before replying)
a) Tatkaal application is not an option for me; I have already looked into it. Getting the stamp from POEs (Protector of Emigrants) office is another option, but the HR informed me that the documents she needs to get attested from the Indian Embassy in Dubai are not possible as the attestation of the documents requires the Head of the business division to be present at the Embassy for attestation, and currently, he is on a business trip for a month.
b) When I first asked the HR to delay my joining dates by 7-8 days citing the ECR reason, she told me that I could get it done in 3-4 days and make it in time, or else apply for a Tatkaal passport. In any case, not giving me the extension, of lately after I informed her about the POE option, she told me that in any case, it would take 10-15 days so I might as well look at renewing my passport. I have not informed her about the current status which will take 30-45 days time.
Please guide me about my situation and where I stand.
Thank you.
From India, Ahmedabad
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1. I cannot join them on the above dates because of delays caused due to getting the ECR* stamp removed.
*ECR (emigration clearance required): It is a stamp on the 2nd page of the passport which needs an ECNR (emigration clearance not required) stamp. It is necessary to get this removed or get the ECNR stamp at least, to work in Gulf countries.
2. This process is relatively simple and does not take more than 7-8 working days, but as it turns out, my name on my education certificate is not exactly the same as the name on the passport due to which I will have to apply for a change of name application which will extend the time taken to 30-45 days.
I am in touch with the HR based in Dubai, and she knows about my situation. All I want to know is whether they will still consider me for a job position with their company when I inform them about the unforeseen delay in joining.
Points to Consider: (I humbly request you to read this before replying)
a) Tatkaal application is not an option for me; I have already looked into it. Getting the stamp from POEs (Protector of Emigrants) office is another option, but the HR informed me that the documents she needs to get attested from the Indian Embassy in Dubai are not possible as the attestation of the documents requires the Head of the business division to be present at the Embassy for attestation, and currently, he is on a business trip for a month.
b) When I first asked the HR to delay my joining dates by 7-8 days citing the ECR reason, she told me that I could get it done in 3-4 days and make it in time, or else apply for a Tatkaal passport. In any case, not giving me the extension, of lately after I informed her about the POE option, she told me that in any case, it would take 10-15 days so I might as well look at renewing my passport. I have not informed her about the current status which will take 30-45 days time.
Please guide me about my situation and where I stand.
Thank you.
From India, Ahmedabad
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As mentioned by you, do not panic; have patience and things will be right. I advise you to stay informed about the current situation and update your HR department on a weekly basis. Be polite while writing emails and provide logical justifications if they ask. I have faced similar situations during immigration clearance. Hope this may help you in finding a solution to this situation.
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From India, Bhubaneswar
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From India, Bhubaneswar
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Thank you for replying, Shaikh Abedeen. That helped calm my nerves. I have sent the HR an email explaining the current situation and the options available to me. I am now waiting for their reply. Since she was out for a couple of days, I think it will take some time to clear the backlog and get back to me.
From India, Ahmedabad
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