In 2018, Rolando Dave Bobier experienced the lowest point of his career in the UAE when his former employer filed an absconding case against him after some misunderstandings.
Fearing deportation and a lifetime ban in the UAE, his wife, Rose helped him find the right direction to resolve his visa issues. He applied for an amnesty program launched by the government and Rolando was allowed to get a job seeker’s visa for six months.
When the pandemic struck in 2020, the couple faced another challenge when they got laid off. But a shimmer of hope came last February 2021 when Rolando got the chance to work in a Dubai-based company that actively participates in the development of the culture and arts in the country.
Blessings poured in for Rolando when he and his workmates were given the go signal to start processing their 10-year visa.
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“Inoffer po mismo ng UAE government sa aming company ang golden visa, through the recommendation of His Highness Mohammed Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs of the UAE. Nag-umapaw ang saya namin ng aking pamilya at pasasalamat namin dahil ito na pala ang pabuya sa lahat ng pagsubok namin naranasan dito,” said Rolando in an interview with The Filipino Times.
Rolando, who works as an executive director in his company, got stamped for his golden visa last April 30. He has also filed for a golden visa for his child and got the stamp last May 27.
“Lubos po ang aming pasasalamat sa UAE government sa pagkakataong maipagkaloob sa akin at sa aking pamilya ang Golden Visa. Isang pambihirang opurtunidad na tiyak na babago sa aming buhay. Maging daan din sana ang aming kwento sa ating mga kababayan na patuloy na magtiwala sa poong may kapal na In God’s time ikaw nmn ang susunod,” said Rolando.
He added that he hopes to give back to the UAE by showing what Filipinos are capable of to help the country grow and prosper in the next decade.
“Sa totoo lang, ni sa panaginip hindi namin inasam itong golden visa. Sadyang may mga bagay na buhay ng tao na kusang dumarating ng di mo inaasahan. Kami po ay lubos na nagpapasalamat sa isang napalaking biyayang ipinagkaloob ng UAE goverment na mabigyan ng golden visa. Sisiguraduhin namin na pagyayamanin namin at susuklian ng magandang gawain ang pagkakataong ito at maipamalas ang galing ng lahing Pilipino,” said Rolando.
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