The Nation|Immigration & Visas

342,000 illegal immigrants took advantage of amnesty

More than 72,000 illegals, who collected their outpasses, have not yet left the country, said officials.


	No place for illegal immigrants after amnesty
	Amnesty helps 176,000 workers legalise their status
	Amnesty has achieved its goals, says official

The Nation

Dubai office changes timings to help amnesty seekers

The Nation

Ministry of Labour issues guide outlining steps for amnesty-seekers

The Nation|Employment

Inspections set to root out illegal workers

Labour law violators would face stricter penalties now that the amnesty period has come to an end, said Dr. Ali Bin Abdullah Al Ka'abi, the Labour Minister. "We are planning to have a country clear of illegal workers.

The Nation|Immigration & Visas

Illegal Ethiopians on way to an uncertain future back home

Like many women before her, 28-year-old Zaitouneh arrived in the UAE in search of a life better than her poverty-stricken upbringing in southern Ethiopia.

The Nation|Immigration & Visas

Air ticket scheme for illegals

No more worries for Indian amnesty seekers not having the money to buy an air ticket. They can now get a ticket under a unique loan scheme.

	Amnesty seekers rush to collect outpasses
	No ban illegals who make use of amnesty
	Opportunists prey on ignorance of labourers
	Two illegal women afraid of seeking amnesty
	Indian mission sets up 11 centres
	Employers warned over passport malpractice
	Amnesty-seekers approach dhow crews to take them back home
	Workers fear passports will be withheld
	Companies persuaded to return passports
	Lifetime in the shadows for children from nowhere
	Inspections set to root out illegal workers
	Shelterers of illegals get stern warning
	Amnesty seekers crowd Indian consulate
	Few know of 'no ban' clause
	More than 184,000 seek pardon in Dubai
	27% rise in visa cancellations since amnesty announced
	Illegal who died was afraid to seek amnesty
	Lukewarm reply to job offers
	'Crazy rush' at Pakistani centres
	Outpass applications to be accepted until August 13
	It takes two pardons to finally call it quits after 30 years
	342,000 illegal immigrants took advantage of amnesty
	Mother with illegitimate child in tow seeks amnesty
	Amnesty deportees commit suicide
	'Only 11,000 have used amnesty offer in Abu Dhabi'
	500 plane tickets donated to help amnesty seekers
	Illegal labourers work at night to escape arrest
	Illegal workers on frenzied money-making mode
	No place for illegal immigrants after amnesty
	More than 100 Filipinos have left under amnesty
	Housemaids rush to meet amnesty deadline
	Ministry to issue booklet on amnesty
	Hundreds apply for amnesty outpasses
	Embassies try for amicable solutions with sponsors
	New centre to aid Indian amnesty seekers
	Ministry to remain open on Saturday
	115 Indian illegals fly home for free
	Leaving behind happy memories and returning with a heavy heart
	Growing rush in Sharjah
	New amnesty centre opened at school for illegal workers
	Companies told to apply for outpasses
	Job hopes for amnesty-seekers without any criminal records
	Closed gates greet amnesty seekers
	6,500 people seek amnesty in Sharjah
	Illegal Ethiopians on way to an uncertain future back home
	Dubai office changes timings to help amnesty seekers
	Indian Embassy to provide shelter and food for amnesty seekers
	Service agents import workers illegally, say sponsoring companies
	Most illegals caught were on maid's visa
	Airlines ready to increase capacity to handle rush
	More than 280,000 benefitted
	Air ticket scheme for illegals
	Visa violators to pay hefty new penalties
	Number of Indian amnesty seekers tapers off, say officials
	Amnesty helps 176,000 workers legalise their status
	Amnesty has achieved its goals, says official
	Guide for amnesty-seekers issued
	Amnesty awareness drive focuses on Egyptians
	273,805 labourers benefit from amnesty
	Homeless illegals win scant public sympathy
	Volunteers remember illegals' touching tales
	Early efforts 'have curbed illegal Pakistani expats'
	SMSs to reduce rush of amnesty seekers
	Airlines expect exodus of illegal workers
	Traders hit by worker shortage as many take amnesty corridor
	Amnesty week starts for illegal danger dogs
	Ras Al Khaimah witnesses a surge in amnesty seekers
	New life for two children without official identity
	Legal workers think amnesty is free holiday ticket
	Amnesty for illegal workers proposed
	Amnesty accuses Angolan government of evictions
	Aid groups too busy to help flood victims
	Make good use of the amnesty offer
	Free water and food lift spirits

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