A number of UAE residents have voiced their grievances following a report that exposed the plight of a couple from Sharjah who spent four days in a Dubai immigration company's office after the firm reneged on its promises. Khaleej Times has received numerous similar complaints from clients accusing the company, situated in Al Rigga, Deira, of fraud and unfulfilled promises.
Multiple individuals from different countries have stepped forward, detailing how their aspirations for immigration were dashed after they paid significant amounts to the firm. Many have chosen to remain anonymous due to ongoing legal battles and concerns about retribution.
Khaleej Times previously reported on RB and his wife SB, who camped in the company's fifth-floor office in Plaza Building after the firm allegedly failed to secure their permanent residency in Canada despite receiving CAD40,000 (approximately Dh106,958) over three years.
An Indian woman in Abu Dhabi also took similar action during Ramadan, spending a day in the office, praying there, and waiting until it was time to break her fast, in hopes of getting a response to her refund request.
Mudassir Ahmed, an Indian national, shared his experience of paying Dh40,000 in two installments, starting his process in early 2020 with the assurance of employment in Canada within a year, which never materialized. He is considering legal action but is hesitant due to the high costs involved.
Christofer Pereira from Doha, Qatar, paid Dh65,000 and requested a refund in February 2024, receiving only Dh10,450 by May. He is also contemplating legal action due to the unfulfilled promises.
Asif Baig, a UAE resident, paid Dh60,000 and was promised a refund in six installments starting from May 2024, but none were made. He has filed a lawsuit with Dubai courts. A Pakistani couple who paid Dh40,000 has also taken legal action.
ARM from Karachi, Pakistan, is in the midst of an immigration program with the company after paying CAD20,000 in January 2024 and has requested a withdrawal and refund. Hassan Iqbal accused the company of providing fake documents, ruining his chances of settling abroad with his family.
The company's practices have raised concerns among others, including Siraj Patel, Narinder Singh, and Afsar Agha, who paid Dh57,000 and is still waiting for a refund. As more clients come forward, the list of complaints continues to expand, with many pursuing legal actions in hopes of recovering their money.
