CHANGING SPONSORSHIP FROM PRIVATE TO GOVERNMENT
Im currently employed in a prestigious private hospital on about 1 year and 10 months. I was hired locally and signed on my initial contract way back 2007 as indefinite contract and with yearly two-way tickets. From then, i didn't signed again after a year but they issued me a renewed visa. Because of some professional and personal reasons, I applied in the government,(ministry) and luckily i passed the interviewed and waiting only for the offer letter. My question is, did you think my sponsor right now can give me release since I will be finishing my two years after two months? Some says that if the government will hire, its very easy to get a release or NOC from the private sector im with now.Is is true or not?.They know me from being a good and efficient staff from them, I contributed my knowledge, service and effort on the Department, did you think this will be big help for my release?In anyways, 2 years of service can grant loyalty, right?Please give me informations for those who are experienced and more knowledgable regarding Qatar Law.Big thanks for whom can give me informations..THANK YOU from now
I was being issued an NOC before on my first two years 2005-2007 on my previous employer before. And my sponsor right now, was my second. Im planning to complete again another 2 years from them, which is 1 year and 8 months already. But with some professional reasons, i might be going again..And since i applied in the government and having a chance to work there, just wanted to know if i can still get an NOC to my present sponsor since 2 years is very nearly?.If this will happen (giving NOC from present sponsor), 2x i was being issued for NOC.Is there any problem on the ministry?
The law changed very recently. As long as you can obtain a NOC from your current eompolyer, and you have an offer from a new employer, you can actually change as often as you like, WHEN you like! It might take time for the actual prcatice of this law to take affect, but the law is on your side.
If you have a PERMANENT contract, than again, by law your employer MUST issue you with a NOC upon request... they are not allowed to refuse unless you break the law, or are guilty of Gross Misconduct according to your company's HR policies.
Best of luck!
well, i have the same problem, and got information from qatarliving.com, what i understand that if you are hired locally, they should give you release. but please take care. now a days cid is chekcing if someone chaning sponsorship how offen if frequently, they are cancelling the visa.
good luck.