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wordsmith · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 44

ADU is hiring teachers for its 5 week summer program without offering work visas. Teachers will be independent contractors working on tourist visas.

Can a visitor legally work as an independent contractor in the UAE? Is getting paid likely to be a problem?

Thanks.

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject:

Use the Search-function above wordsmith, type in "ADU", and, read!

NCTBA

wordsmith · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 44

Thanks, NCTBA. I did read the ADU thread. Will look again, though.

wordsmith · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 44

I've been looking but I still haven't found the info I'm looking for. Will keep looking but if anyone has any suggestions I'd be glad to read them!

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

There are now two other threads with your question discussed. I think you have caused yourself a problem by spamming the board with questions. Laughing

Now you will have to search for answers.

VS

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

According to UAE law, it is illegal to work without a valid work visa - ADU offering 5 week contracts without providing correct documentation? STAY FAR FAR AWAY - as the person breaking the law - YOU will suffer the consequences. And now that their scheme has become public, I wouldn't be surprised if examples will be made.

wordsmith · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 44

VS, I looked again but haven't found the info. Will look yet again. Thanks Helen1, but scary.

wordsmith · Joined: 29 May 2009 Posts: 44

Thanks for pointing out the other thread. TBC

txmsk · Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 58 Location: The World

It's illegal in the UAE to work WITH a valid work visa? Smile

))

And I thought Russia was bad!

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

OOOOOPS! Have edited my post Embarassed

- thanks for picking it up txmsk (and for being so kind in the way you did so) Interesting though that others didn't notice before Laughing

spicegirl · Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Posts: 112

... well we did notice, but knew it was just a typo Smile

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Yes... me too... I guess we were overcome with temporary generosity, but don't expect it to happen every time. Cool

VS

johnkg · Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Posts: 127

Yes, me too.

helenl · Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Posts: 1202

How kind of you all Very Happy

Zoot · Joined: 15 Jun 2007 Posts: 408

ADU, UAEU and HCT all offer these 5-week programmes. I don't know about the visa situation because it doesn't apply to me, but given it's teaching Year 11s, I can't imagine the MoL is suddenly going to be required by the Shaik to go in and check visas.