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No family visa to work visa transfer for expatriate women

Friday, February 17, 2017

General Department for Residency Affairs has issued a decision to prohibit residency transfer from article No. 22 (family visa) to article No. 18 (private sector work visa) for expatriate women.

The decision also stipulates cancellation of residency of expatriate women in case of divorce, after which they should exit the country.

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Faresh Friday, June 16, 2017 We don't like kuwait per day different rules
Jacob george Monday, March 6, 2017 This is real news or fake my wife is in article no 22 looking for transfer to 18 please give the guidance
Sadiq Sunday, February 19, 2017 Thank God, now the government has take a good decision with that some mafia activities can be avoided operated by the major of the people in Kuwait.
Well wisher Sunday, February 19, 2017 I have read a news in Arabtimes that there is no such rules implemented here in Kuwait...The rule will remain as same before..
syed Sunday, February 19, 2017 Soon they will exclude few professions like nurse, doctor, teacher, engineer, manager etc...... like driving licence.
A.V.A Sunday, February 19, 2017 Most of the family viza rules only apply to Asian expats. Arabs have no problem getting family vizas. If girls get a job they will be a lesser burden to their parents.
vic Saturday, February 18, 2017 Excellent step by the government of Kuwait. Those who have complains can exit Kuwait. The kuwait authorities are not forcing you'll to stay.
babu Saturday, February 18, 2017 Dear ALL , Do you know this law is applied or simply you people are doing BLA BLA BAL. Always cross check before any comments on this decision .
Humanity Saturday, February 18, 2017 Mr. Concern :I really dont understand your comments,the comments look like if one Fish is bad in a Sea, the whole Sea Fishes are bad, if you were a good Educated person you would have replied in best way not Kinder Garden way,kindly help the Humanity.
Joseph Saturday, February 18, 2017 Did they implement this law? Please reply. This is never a good decision.
yvette Saturday, February 18, 2017 What is the source of this information
aryan Saturday, February 18, 2017 this is fake news. i wrote a mail to arabtimes and kuwait times.. they said it is fake news. dear IIK admin please make sure the news before post.
Suman Saturday, February 18, 2017 Is this applicable for those who entered Kuwait in 18visa and transferred to family visa for time being due to perticular situation.Any one have correct information please reply.
Josph Saturday, February 18, 2017 Expatriates are here to work for Kuwait, then why do they ill-treat us? There are plenty of people working for years, providing best services and earning income. This law has imbalanced our career life in Kuwait. Did the government really implement this law in real sense? oh god...I wish they understand our terrible situation..
unknown Saturday, February 18, 2017 is this implemented???
Rajan Saturday, February 18, 2017 What is The meaning of above statement, Any women on dependent visa is not allowed to work anymore. Or she can cancel her dependent visa and again came on work visa Art 18 ??
Mr. Concern Saturday, February 18, 2017 Very Good News for Educational Institutions in Kuwait. All the so called House wife's who does not have any experience of teaching and most of them obtained their B ED Degree in Kuwait through distance education have joined the School and ruined the education standards in Kuwait. The schools are very happy to take them as they pay them almost the same salary they pay to House Keepers. It is a very good move by the Government Authorities.
Khozy Friday, February 17, 2017 very very bad and unfair decision by authorities...most of the expat womes are well educated and career oreinted ..do they donnt have any rights to go ahead an make thier career inpite been married for their families ... allah help expats
sara Friday, February 17, 2017 This is a good and fair decision as parents face a hard time keeping the residence of their sons and eventually had to get their residence cancelled whereas daughters had the privelage of keeping dependant status on their father even after getting married and also getting jobs on dependant visas.
shrin Friday, February 17, 2017 what is the source of this information?
Humanity Friday, February 17, 2017 Really its shocking, everyday Kuwait has new rules for expats, why is this so,do we are not Human Being, For Allah dont really us like slaves, before making any decision please think once you confirm,can any one guarantee do we alive for 100 years then why all this rules and regulation,when a person think that we are slaves then no one can change his or her mind AllahKareem.
Prk Friday, February 17, 2017 This is not fair. If some one spent the life here they should be given certain privileges. Especially ladies should be treated kindly.
Litty Friday, February 17, 2017 This is definitely a bad news. There are many trying to find a job and to transfer their visa from 22 to 18 within the probation period. Many expatriate women on 22 visa will have a hard time. This is really disturbing...
Huzefa Friday, February 17, 2017 What do u mean by good decision?? Does a house-wife who had been sacrificing her career for the up-bringing of her child & her family shdnt be allowed to pursue her career & her dreams?? shd she be confined inside the walls of the house?? D MOST PATHETIC DECISION
Pompom Friday, February 17, 2017 That's ridiculous! If someone gets married abroad, they won't be able to get their spouse on a family visa first and then search for a proper job. Their spouse will have to be hired directly, that too by very incompetent and sleazy agencies that charge huge sums for a mediocre job. This is absolutely absurd!
methw Thursday, February 16, 2017 its really very good decision,coz most of the company recruited these people and not given real market salary. if they need resource then should bring legal as Art # 18.

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