Amnesty rush eases off at Asian embassies

Demand for out-passes has been lower than during 2007 pardon Abu Dhabi: As the amnesty declared by the UAE for illegal workers ends on Sunday, the number of Asian workers who have sought emergency certificates [out-passes] from their embassies has dropped in comparison to the previous amnesty in 2007. Asians constitute the majority of the workforce in the UAE. The Pakistani embassy in Abu Dhabi issued 5,867 emergency certificates to amnesty seekers — the highest number among Asian nations, followed by the Bangladesh and Indian missions — 4,500 and 2,600 respectively. Amnesty seekers who are not in a position to produce their passports have to get the emergency certificates from their embassies or consulates to prove their nationality. [caption id="attachment_24092" align="aligncenter" width="475"] Image Credit: Hadrian Hernandez/Gulf News
Amnesty seekers get their travel documents at the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates on Monday.[/caption] Gulf News