Well I applied for my job in Sept, and im still going through the process. Ive been offered my job but its been 2 weeks since my visa was submitted. They say that it takes 2 weeks to come back if its in Dubai and three if its in Qatar. My guess is as good as yours.. Ive added another three weeks to my visa as i realised that there is no sense of urgency in Qatar. Im supposed to leave the Uk on the 15th Jan. All my visas are being done from Dubai (head office) Lets see how long it takes. Keeping in mind my company is US owned! I was calling them every week emailing them every 2-3 days for an update. Have to say they got back to me all the time. But then again shes American not Qatary!