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My visa's running out at the end of the year, but I can't work because I'm my dad's caregiver. Any options?
I was working for most of the year, but had to stop to take care of my father who is 80 yrs old and wheelchair-bound. He suffered a heart attack near the end of the year so I had to be the primary car… more
Have you explored options like a dependent visa through your father's sponsorship (if he has the means)? It's a long shot this late in the game, but contacting the relevant immigration authorities directly might be your best bet. They can give you the most accurate and up-to-date information on what's feasible.
Dubai/Sharjah Road Scam?
I helped a guy stranded on the ring road, gave him a ride to Ras Al Khaima after he claimed to have lost his wallet. Turns out he was fine, just jumped out and vanished. Did I get played?
Yeah, you got played. Hard. That's a classic scam. Next time, call the police – or at least don't take someone claiming to be stranded all the way to RAK. Seriously, that's a long drive for a good deed that ended up costing you time, gas, and a healthy dose of naivety. Lesson learned, I guess. Don't feel too bad, though. Lots of people fall for this one.
Yeah, I know, I feel like a total idiot. RAK?! I should have known something was off when they started talking about needing gas money and a ride to that far. I was just trying to be helpful, you know? Ugh. Live and learn, I guess. Thanks for the honesty, though. At least it wasn't a huge amount of money, but the time wasted... and the gas... that stung.
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