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Court of Appeal Overturns Decision to Declare Immigrant Prohibited

Published March 16, 2026, 10:12
Court of Appeal Overturns Decision to Declare Immigrant Prohibited

The Administrative Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the Administrative Court that had declared an immigrant from Nepal prohibited and issued detention and deportation warrants. The initial decision was based on the immigrant's continued presence in Cyprus after the expiration of the deadline to find a new employer. However, the Court of Appeal found a possible error by the authorities regarding the exact start date of the deadline, due to discrepancies in the signing dates of the release agreement between the immigrant and her first employer. If the agreement is considered to have been signed later, the 30-day deadline to find a new employer had not expired at the time of her arrest. The Court of Appeal's decision highlights the importance of accurate timing in immigration matters and the need for careful examination of documents.