Banned 3 years on Saudi Arabia

Dear Tahseen Waheed,

I understand your situation and here's what I can provide as a legal advice regarding your case:

In Saudi Arabia, workers rights and obligations are regulated by Labor Law of Saudi Arabia (Royal Decree No. M/51 23 Sha'ban 1426/27 September 2005), in accordance with Article 2, your work in Saudi Arabia should fall under a legal contract including a kafeel (sponsor). Working without having a kafeel can result in a violation of the labor law leading to penalties including but not limited to deportation.

However, if you believe that you're unfairly treated and wrongly identified as someone working without a kafeel; article 218 of the same law states:

"Every laborer is entitled to submit a complaint to the Commission for the Settlement of Labor Disputes against his employer in case he is aggrieved by any act he considers in violation of the provisions of this law".

Now given your situation that you're already deported because of this case, I suggest you hire a legal representative in Saudi Arabia to file a complaint on your behalf. Electronic legal services are also facilitated by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development which allows you to commence this process digitally.

As a final point, the Saudi system is regulated by evidentiary principles. If you or your representative can provide evidentiary support that at the time of your arrest you were not working illegally, then it might help you to contest the ban.

Please note that this advice is based on a superficial understanding of your case and the quoted statutory provisions. Always review your case with a legal counselor who can understand the detailed nuances of your case.

Best Regards.