Yes - It sounds like your employer is trying to get the residence visa canceled first and then give you the exit visa - I have heard of this before - a few employers do this so that when their employees leave the country they will not be liable if any debts are owed. By canceling the RP first they are trying to legally cover themselves under Qatari employment law. Problem is obviously the huge inconvenience this will cause you while you are forced to wait for this to be done by the Ministry. It may take some time.... :(