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MOL (Ministry of Labor) offers an online service to check huroob status on Iqama in Saudi Arabia. Kafeel can put you on Absconder Status if you are Working outside without the consent and permission of the kafeel. If that’s the case, then you must check it immediately.
This post will help you on how to check huroob status in 2020 if your name is put on it or not. And also describe the ways to remove it. So, Let’s start.
Check Huroob Status On Iqama Online Using MOL Portal 2020
- The first step is visiting the MOL Portal. To do that, click on the link MOl Service
- By clicking on the above link, you will land on the mol ksa query page. So you won’t need to find the service manually.
- To check the status by using Border/Boundary number, then enter it in the first option, enter six-digit code and Tap/Click on Search.
- If you don’t have border number then, enter Iqama/ Residency number. then enter your “Nationality.” and the six-digit code and Click on “Search.” ‘بحث’
- you can also check iqama status with passport number. In the third option, enter your passport number, ‘Nationality’ and captcha. and Click/Tap on “Search.” ‘بحث’
- Scroll Down to find the status, as shown in the picture below.
If you find the ‘علی راس العمل’ as shown in the above picture, then it means that you are safe and doesn’t have huroob status. If you use google translator or any other translation service, then you will find the result in English as follow.
The following picture will help you to understand the meanings of the Arabic words.
The above method is the best to check huroob status because it is for that purpose. There is another method using moi ksa ( ministry of interior) portal. But you may end up with more confusion because it doesn’t state about it clearly.
We have observed that people who are domestic workers ( house drivers, maids, housekeepers, saiq khas), have more chances for huroob. So it is in the hands of the kafeel or sponsor to put anyone on it.
Huroob Check On Iqama By Absher MOI Portal
Absher, although doesn’t provide the complete information about huroob status. However, you can check it in a different way. To do that ask a friend to help you. He will log in to his Absher account. After the successful login, ask him to check your iqama expiry.
When he will put your iqama number, the system won’t accept it and shows a message ” The given id is invalid”. The message on the screen confirms that huroob is in place against the iqama.
5 Ways To Remove The Huroob Status in Saudi Arabia.
There are a few ways to remove huroob. We will discuss them one by one.
A settlement with Kafeel/Company to Remove Huroob.
The best way to remove huroob is to settle matters with your kafeel within the first 15 days. In the Kingdom, Kafeel has complete authority, and he can do whatever he wants. Most of the time, Kafeel asks for money to remove huroob. But there are cases when kafeel took the money but didn’t remove huroob.
In that case, try to find a mediator. ( A person who is your kafeel’s friend or know kafeel very well or someone else who could help you). Pay the money in front of the mediator. There are high chances that kafeel will remove Huroob Status quickly.
Approach Labor Courts to Remove Huroob.
If you are sure that Kafeel/Company has misused his powers and you are innocent, then approach the labor court immediately. According to the labor laws, your kafeel will pay fine if once proved that he reported a false huroob. You can transfer Iqama or go on final exit if you win the case. But before approaching the Court, It is better to contact your consulate because they can help you in many ways.
Wait for the Amnesty announcement to Remove Huroob.
Almost once in a year, Govt announces an amnesty scheme to remove huroob and frees the prisoners. But it is not sure that if you can transfer Iqama to another kafeel. In past years we have seen that Govt announced an amnesty. However, People with Huroob status had no choice, and they left the kingdom without paying any fine or detention. Anyhow sometimes it works, sometimes not.
Wait for ‘Red Status’ in Nitaqat for Kafeel, Its time to Remove Huroob.
If your kafeel/Company is in red, you can transfer Iqama. Huroob will become null and void automatically. Go to the new Kafeel and ask to forward your case to transfer Iqama. Upon successful completion of the process, Huroob will remove automatically.
Go to Detention Center, Surrender for Final Exit.
Sometimes Kafeels reports that you own their money, or you stole things along with huroob report. In that case, it is a great trouble for you. You have to settle the matters with Kafeel in any Case. But if your kafeel reported huroob only, and he is not resolving the issues also, then better go to any detention centre and report there. The jawazat will arrange your final exit in the next few days. Also, you can’t come back for the next five years. Besides, you can’t perform hajj or umrah during the period.
In the worst scenario if you have to choose the last option. then as a piece of information, all the major cities have the centers that you can find easily. In addition to that, to find your own location, Where Am I may help you. The best solution is always a negotiation with your kafeel. As it will help you to solve the issues and may prevent the surrender
This post may help to find any theft or other case registered against you. “Check Theft Report by kafeel.”
We have a dedicated article on Nitaqat and the benefits you may like to read.
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