trono
Pakistani expat in Saudi Arabia
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Registration: 16 July 2013
Blacklisted in Saudi for unknown reason. by hense
Dear friends, I have been working in Saudi Arabia for 3.5 years and came back to India on final exit visa with noc. I got another job in Saudi and landed at Dammam airport within 2 months of final exit. But the immigration officer denied my entry ...
I don't get it. At all. I've heard of such cases before as well and it just fails to make any sense whatsoever. Why the fuck are entry visas issued to already blacklisted people to begin with? Are the Saudi embassies in foreign countries ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Is company A a subcontracting business of some sort that supplies manpower to other companies such as company B in your case? If yes, then I'm sorry I have not a clue as to how things work in such a scenario. HRGuru and TLL will hopefully be able to ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
From a legal point of view, it was illegal of you to be working for company B to begin with, and it'll still be illegal if you continue to work for them unless you have your sponsorship transferred to them. That being said: (LEGALLY) you're not ... Read More
How to check whether my Iqama is issued or not? by IamAlien
My Friend is a new Expat in Saudi. he came 3.5 months ago and the agent is saying that his Iqama will be issued by next Saturday since 3 month. he check in mol with his Passport Number and found that his Sponsor is in Yellow zone, it also shows that ...
Ah, ok. Cheers! :) Best regards. Read More
How to check whether my Iqama is issued or not? by IamAlien
My Friend is a new Expat in Saudi. he came 3.5 months ago and the agent is saying that his Iqama will be issued by next Saturday since 3 month. he check in mol with his Passport Number and found that his Sponsor is in Yellow zone, it also shows that ...
Your iqama has not been issued yet.It's now possible to check if whether a person's iqama has been issued or not using the passport number? Best regards. Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Get on your company's case to have you issued your new iqama asap. Congratulations :) Best regards. Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Your sponsorship transfer to 卮乇賰丞 丕賲賷丕賳鬲賷鬲 賱氐賳丕毓丞 丕賱賮賷亘乇 噩賱丕爻 has been approved ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Yes. I think all such options on MoL website have been suspended. I too am experiencing the same since last night.Yeah figured as much. Thanks for confirming! Have to admit, though: it did induce panic for a bit from reading the "no results" error. ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Is the database for this website currently offline or something? Haven't been able to access any details since last night. https://www.mol.gov.sa/Services/Inquiry/NonSaudiEmpInquiry.aspx Best regards. Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Ideally, you should not pay him even a penny. But, having been through the getting back your passport and sponsorship release hell myself, I understand full well that it's easier said than done. People in similar situations (red category, demand ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
You can transfer your services to any company in the green/platinum category without the need for approval from your present sponsor, as his company's in the red category. Best regards. Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
You are currently under the sponsorship of 賲丐爻爻丞 爻賱胤丕賳 賲禺賱丿 丕賱賲胤賷乇賷 ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
You can have the letter attested from the chamber yourself, too, so long as the company's CR number is mentioned on the letterhead/stamp. Best regards. Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Your sponsorship transfer to 卮乇賰丞 丕賱 爻丕賱賲 賱鬲賰賷賷賮 丕賱賴賵丕亍 has been approved by MOL. The issuance of your new iqama is ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
4th drop down option Then 2nd radio button :)Lol, my bad. :) Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
I didn't think it was possible to check on the progress of a transfer application online. Can you please share the relevant MOL website link where this can be done? Best regards.It's here ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Your transfer is approved and complete from MOL on 12.18.1434. You can check on MOL website. The only thing remaining is Jawazat part which can also be done after Nov. 3 of the amnesty period. Even though you're safe now, I would recommend you to ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Yes. Old sponsor also can go online and give release to you and new sponsor then accepts this and MOL process will be done.Thank you :) Best regards. Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
I'm sorry if this has already been posted. I went through a couple pages on this thread, but couldn't find what I was looking for. My query is regarding the computerized bit of the transfer process. How does it work? 1) New sponsor sends ... Read More
Non Issuance of Iqama by DADMANNY
Hi, My son obtained a working visa and arrived here in Jeddah in March 2012. However, until now his sponsor is unable to issue him an Iqama. We learned from a very reliable source that the sponsor is "blacklisted" with Jawasat for non-payment of ...
Thank you for the reply, TLL. Much appreciated. Best regards. Read More
Non Issuance of Iqama by DADMANNY
Hi, My son obtained a working visa and arrived here in Jeddah in March 2012. However, until now his sponsor is unable to issue him an Iqama. We learned from a very reliable source that the sponsor is "blacklisted" with Jawasat for non-payment of ...
The quickest summary I've ever seen is here: http://www.bayt.com/en/employers/recruitment-solutions/saudization/ Have a look at the lower part of the page starting at "About Nitaqat"Companies referred to as falling in the "Premium" category ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
Thanks a lot for the reply. Much appreciated. Best wishes. Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
For the first part of the qn, yes final exit is a possibility as last resort, also trying for another sponsor who can change the sponsorship is a better option as well. As for the latter, yes they will be working as per news. But how effective is ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
Glad to be of help, bro. All the best. Best regards. Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
1) Demand letter from the new sponsor interested in hiring you, addressed to your current sponsor. 2) Original, or a copy of the passport and the entry visa stamped on it, clearly showing the border entry number. I think that's about it as far as ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
What exactly is that number for anyway, for the sake for information? A company's labour license number or something? Thanks for all your help! Best regards.Like your ID no or Iqama number, this is a unique identification number for employers ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
C.R code is all that's mentioned on the demand letter. By "sahib al amal" do you by any chance mean the "rukhsatul amal" number that is mentioned on iqamas? Best regards.Nope. as mentioned previously , sahib al amal that starts with 700.What ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
Thank you for the reply; much appreciated. One more thing: is it possible to check the nitaqat status of a company (potential employer) using their C.R number?Better if you also have the Sahib Al Amal no that starts with "700" a 10 digit no.C.R ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
For the first part of the qn, yes final exit is a possibility as last resort, also trying for another sponsor who can change the sponsorship is a better option as well. As for the latter, yes they will be working as per news. But how effective is ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
Hi. I have a question: If after having obtained a release from the current employer (all transfer documents necessary) the (new) sponsor-to-be is unable to take the transfer, what then? Is final exit a possibility (as a last resort) without the ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
I made one of the most horrible mistakes of my life by coming here without having done my homework and relying entirely on what "friends" had told me. In short: I came here on a still fixer "azad" visa (although I like to refer to it as AZAAB visa). ... Read More
IQAMA TRANSFER & PROFESSION CHANGING by SJN81
Dear HRguru, My Iqama is going to expire in this July. My profession in iqama is Mason and my sponsor is from Najran. Now I need to transfer my visa to some other sponsor in Dammam. I request your kind advise regarding the below matters. Is it ...
Hi, Is there anything needed from the employer for the change of profession should the employee chooses to have it changed personally? The company I'm interested in taking up employment with is reluctant on giving me the demand letter unless I ... Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
You can transfer to the new company without the need for approval from your present employer since he's in the yellow category. Read More
Iqama Transfer by ayazabbasi
i am doing job in govt university as lecturer,but now i have got a new opportunity in another university with some good package.is it possible to transfer my iqama from this university to the new one.As the new employer agree for the transfer of ...
Take a copy of your passport, and of the entry visa stamped on it to the consulate along with proof that you have in fact been reported as a runaway (huroob). They'll issue you an exit only passport for travel back to Pakistan. All the best. Best ... Read More
How to transfer sponsor without iqama after 90 days visa expires by adnan_889
It is pretty simple. If your kafeel has not made your Iqama. If you stayed 90 days in kingdom. If you still didn't had Iqama. What you need to do is just find a company and give Interview if they select you. Tell them following procedure 1: Visit ...
I could be wrong, but from what I make of this, the nitaqat category of the present employer is irrelevant in the cases highlighted here: http://saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130825178119 Best regards Read More
How to transfer sponsor without iqama after 90 days visa expires by adnan_889
It is pretty simple. If your kafeel has not made your Iqama. If you stayed 90 days in kingdom. If you still didn't had Iqama. What you need to do is just find a company and give Interview if they select you. Tell them following procedure 1: Visit ...
Being in a green company means you are working for someone who is in good books in regards to saudization and other legal matters. So the term 'correction' won't apply on you and thus you have nothing to do with the 'correction period'. Normal ... Read More
How to transfer sponsor without iqama after 90 days visa expires by adnan_889
It is pretty simple. If your kafeel has not made your Iqama. If you stayed 90 days in kingdom. If you still didn't had Iqama. What you need to do is just find a company and give Interview if they select you. Tell them following procedure 1: Visit ...
One more thing while we're still on topic: Is it also possible for those currently in Green Low category to transfer to Green High or Premium category this way? That is if they still haven't been issued an iqama despite the 90 days period having ... Read More
How to transfer sponsor without iqama after 90 days visa expires by adnan_889
It is pretty simple. If your kafeel has not made your Iqama. If you stayed 90 days in kingdom. If you still didn't had Iqama. What you need to do is just find a company and give Interview if they select you. Tell them following procedure 1: Visit ...
Thanks a lot, Adnan. For everyone else, this is should further confirm what Adnan's posted in his original post: http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentid=20130818177310 All the best and God bless! Best regards. Read More
Jawazat/Labour offices
Hello all. When're the jawazat/labour offices scheduled to reopen? Regards Read More
Non issuance of iqama by trono
Hi all, It's been almost 5 months since my arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi, and my sponsor still hasn't gotten me my iqama. I haven't gotten anything from him on the subject apart from false promises "it'll be done by the end of this week" over the ...
Thanks a lot for your reply. The new company is reluctant on giving me the required demand/offer letter because I do not currently hold an iqama. They're offering me a transfer once hired, but to be hired I'll need to have an iqama issued to me ... Read More
Non issuance of iqama by trono
Hi all, It's been almost 5 months since my arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi, and my sponsor still hasn't gotten me my iqama. I haven't gotten anything from him on the subject apart from false promises "it'll be done by the end of this week" over the ...
Thanks a lot for your reply. I do currently have a job offer, but the issue there is that they're unable to employ me without first presenting an iqama to them. It's been over a month now since I asked my sponsor for an exit and he hasn't even ... Read More
Non issuance of iqama by trono
Hi all, It's been almost 5 months since my arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi, and my sponsor still hasn't gotten me my iqama. I haven't gotten anything from him on the subject apart from false promises "it'll be done by the end of this week" over the ...
Thanks a lot for your reply. I do currently have a job offer, but the issue there is that they're unable to employ me without first presenting an iqama to them. It's been over a month now since I asked my sponsor for an exit and he hasn't even ... Read More
How to transfer sponsor without iqama after 90 days visa expires by adnan_889
It is pretty simple. If your kafeel has not made your Iqama. If you stayed 90 days in kingdom. If you still didn't had Iqama. What you need to do is just find a company and give Interview if they select you. Tell them following procedure 1: Visit ...
Thank you for your informative post, Adnan. I, unfortunately, am currently faced with one such situation myself. However, I wish to go home and my kafeel still hasn't returned my passport with an exit as I requested (it's been a month since I asked ... Read More
Non issuance of iqama by trono
Hi all, It's been almost 5 months since my arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi, and my sponsor still hasn't gotten me my iqama. I haven't gotten anything from him on the subject apart from false promises "it'll be done by the end of this week" over the ...
Thanks a lot for your reply -- much appreciated. I do actually have a job offer in-hand at the moment. I've in fact already had to miss out on two really great offers too because of this mess. Anyway, as per my understanding of the ... Read More
Non issuance of iqama
Hi all, It's been almost 5 months since my arrival in the Kingdom of Saudi, and my sponsor still hasn't gotten me my iqama. I haven't gotten anything from him on the subject apart from false promises "it'll be done by the end of this week" over the ... Read More