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Sponsoring my son

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EW GURU
Latest post on 06 May 2015 - 09:29
Hi Trish, glad you got all the info needed! It's best your husband does the sponsoring you will save yourself a lot of headache - I had to make so many trips to typing centres and immigration it was very frustrating! Busybee I also read you need to be teacher/lawyer/etc but I'm a Graphic Designer and I was still able to sponsor, as you also said they look at it case per case. My issue was that DH is not working, and my salary was above 10,000+
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 17:29
fyi its very difficult to sponsor as a woman, if you are in the exempted categories of teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer etc then its much easier, but otherwise its done on case by case basis, so if you are a single mum they will look at it, but i do know of someone in auh that has sponsored her children from previous marriage last few years, but this year found another brick wall, eventually she was allowed but she is married her and so they all have rvs but she is not from the exempted catergory so you just need to keep trying. sometimes you win sometimes not.. and of course there is a deposit you need to pay for each visa for 1 year, and in auh at least i know that you had to pay in cash too new rules just came in very recently
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 13:43
Thanks Lola - the problem was, I didn't even know where the correct channel of information was! I could never seem to find the right place - and schools contribution to the situation was rubbish! If they had said in the first place that I couldn't sponsor, then fine! Rant over, issue closed! Thanks to everyone for your help!!!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 13:38
Lola - thanks for the link, I managed to e-chat with the GDRFV and it seems that Sourskittle, you are indeed correct!! Apparently since hubster is in UAE, I can't sponsor my son!!! Who knew...apart from sourskittle!?!?! Lola, yes I do work in a school although it only opened in Sept. There was an issue with Visas as they could only process 15 at a time (apparently standard for a new business venture!) until they hit a certain threshold. Due to the fabulous (ahem) organisation of the whole debacle, I had to visa run with my son until Feb due to my lack of residency visa as this meant there was no way of sponsoring him. Now I'm to understand (from my e-chat) that my son can only be sponsored by my husband and only if both of us have RVs! Now over to hubbie to handle this...I'm off for a bottle of grape juice!! LOL, well done at least you have found out what is required! I'm sure it will actually be quite easy from here forward, always best to go directly to the right channel as information can change from year to year. Good luck .
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 13:33
Lola - thanks for the link, I managed to e-chat with the GDRFV and it seems that Sourskittle, you are indeed correct!! Apparently since hubster is in UAE, I can't sponsor my son!!! Who knew...apart from sourskittle!?!?! Lola, yes I do work in a school although it only opened in Sept. There was an issue with Visas as they could only process 15 at a time (apparently standard for a new business venture!) until they hit a certain threshold. Due to the fabulous (ahem) organisation of the whole debacle, I had to visa run with my son until Feb due to my lack of residency visa as this meant there was no way of sponsoring him. Now I'm to understand (from my e-chat) that my son can only be sponsored by my husband and only if both of us have RVs! Now over to hubbie to handle this...I'm off for a bottle of grape juice!!
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 12:45
No valid residency as yet as we only moved in August. My visa was not completed until late Feb and then due to personal circumstances, I had to fly home during Spring break so couldn't start the process for my son. Here are some more questions then, just to clarify for my own sanity: As I have the accommodation provided by my employer, I thought it would be easier to sponsor our son. My hubbie has no documentation relating to our property as my name (or rather my employers name) is on everything. Thoughts on this please? Does anyone know of a company that will provide health insurance for a child without residency as this seems to be a requirement? Sourskittle - is it perhaps because your husband original sponsored your child that there was a problem? Not sure but it could have made the difference?! Thanks as always edited by trish82 on 05/05/2015 edited by trish82 on 05/05/2015 The company took a long time to set your visa up, was this a school? You have to have your RV in place and/or your DH before you can sponsor your child. Best to go to DNRD and speak to them directly about what they require for paperwork.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 12:45
No valid residency as yet as we only moved in August. My visa was not completed until late Feb and then due to personal circumstances, I had to fly home during Spring break so couldn't start the process for my son. Here are some more questions then, just to clarify for my own sanity: As I have the accommodation provided by my employer, I thought it would be easier to sponsor our son. My hubbie has no documentation relating to our property as my name (or rather my employers name) is on everything. Thoughts on this please? Does anyone know of a company that will provide health insurance for a child without residency as this seems to be a requirement? Sourskittle - is it perhaps because your husband original sponsored your child that there was a problem? Not sure but it could have made the difference?! Thanks as always edited by trish82 on 05/05/2015 edited by trish82 on 05/05/2015 The company took a long time to set your visa up, was this a school? You have to have your RV in place and/or your DH before you can sponsor your child. Best to go to DNRD and speak to them directly about what they require for paperwork.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 12:36
hi trish82 yes that could be why, but they will ask where your husband is, and if you say hes in the UAE and has a job with residency visa, they might say that he needs to be the sponsor. Also, they checked absolutely nothing about my daughters health insurance, although by that point she had a health insurance card from my company, and they didnt say anything about getting a medical done for her either.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 11:23
No valid residency as yet as we only moved in August. My visa was not completed until late Feb and then due to personal circumstances, I had to fly home during Spring break so couldn't start the process for my son. Here are some more questions then, just to clarify for my own sanity: As I have the accommodation provided by my employer, I thought it would be easier to sponsor our son. My hubbie has no documentation relating to our property as my name (or rather my employers name) is on everything. Thoughts on this please? Does anyone know of a company that will provide health insurance for a child without residency as this seems to be a requirement? Sourskittle - is it perhaps because your husband original sponsored your child that there was a problem? Not sure but it could have made the difference?! Thanks as always edited by trish82 on 05/05/2015 <em>edited by trish82 on 05/05/2015</em>
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 11:18
I would like admin to say how they sourced their info as nowhere can i find that children have to have a medical exam, even the DNRD they do not state a medical for children. Really the best advice is to visit a DNRD and ask to speak to a supervisor, they are always ever so helpful and will give you the correct advice. OR email them, link attached. Your DH should sponsor your child, the process is simple. http://dnrd.ae/en/Services/ServicesGuide/Pages/AudianceService.aspx?ServiceId=233&AudianceId=3
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EW GURU
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 10:08
I just finished my daughters process 2 months ago so the information I gave is quite recent. The rules here keep changing, for instance I thought my company would pay all the costs but the rule had changed and I had to pay them. The woman at the immigration counter didn't even ask what profession I was, she saw that my husband still had a valid visa at the time, gave it back to me, and said if my husbands visa was cancelled, I could sponsor my daughter. I showed her the NOC, typing center forms, salary certificate but she didn't even look at them, just kept saying "First cancel husbands visa, then come back". Does your child have a valid residency visa right now? Maybe because my daughter already had a residency visa they didnt need a medical done? She was born here, so maybe thats why :\ I would advise you take all the papers you have, go to Jafiliya immigration (next to Trade Centre roundabout), go to the ladies section, and find out for yourself. The information online is not always reliable.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 09:31
Son is only 3, so is he too young for a medical? I'll try and contact my PRO tomorrow for clarification. perhaps I am getting confused with the wording. As for the mother only sponsoring the son under certain circumstances, I don't think this is correct. I have looked into it and as long as I'm a teacher (check), earn over 10k AED (check) and father doesn't object (check), I'm in the clear.. Unless the guidelines have changed in the last month then I should be ok. As for the EW FAQs page, I had read it but was looking for clarification as I had conflicting information relating to some of the items required. Children of 3 should not require medical test, only health insurance unless things have changed recently. To get exact info for your particular case I would call the DNRD hotline AMER on 8005111 They will be able to give you guidence and info according to your case. I always find them very helpful.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 08:23
Son is only 3, so is he too young for a medical? I'll try and contact my PRO tomorrow for clarification. perhaps I am getting confused with the wording. As for the mother only sponsoring the son under certain circumstances, I don't think this is correct. I have looked into it and as long as I'm a teacher (check), earn over 10k AED (check) and father doesn't object (check), I'm in the clear.. Unless the guidelines have changed in the last month then I should be ok. As for the EW FAQs page, I had read it but was looking for clarification as I had conflicting information relating to some of the items required.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 05 May 2015 - 01:37
The documents and process are as follows according to EW's FAQ page the sponsor will need to bring to the typing office: - The application form available from the typing center at the immigration department. - Three photographs of the child (white background), always have extra photographs handy as a precaution. - The original passports of the sponsor and the child and their photocopies. - Original and valid medical certificate. - Sponsor’s employment contract, attested. - Sponsor’s salary certificate, attested. - Sponsor’s residence visa and copy. - Tenancy contract in the sponsor’s name or if company provided. - Health insurance for the child. - Duly attested birth certificate. Here are the steps to follow; - The child should have his/her blood tests and x-rays completed at an authorized medical facility and should retain the certificate for visa processing. - The sponsor should visit the typing center at the immigration department. Have all the documents ready and fill the application forms in and pay the necessary fees here. - Fees are AED100 per year and like spousal sponsorship, child’s sponsorship is usually valid for three years. The total fee for a three year visa usually amounts to AED370 after extra charges are added. Always double check the requirements for a residency visa with the immigration department before you go there to avoid unnecessary trips to and from the department. Always bring original documents and their copies in both black and white and colour to have with you just in case they are needed. Remember to carry lots of photographs as a precaution if any extras are needed. http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_faqs_residency_visa_procedures_dubai_9656.aspx
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 19:10
The OP has been muddled by the words Medical..........children under a certain age do not require a medical test which is what was meant, not medical insurance which is what the OP thought was meant. HTH.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 17:55
I agree with an earlier post by Geordie Expat. You will face a whole load less hassle if your husband does it!
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 17:16
Thanks for the reply. I don't yet have medical for him as our medical insurance requires him to have residency - and I can't get residency without medical insurance? Is that right? I also have my employment contract/salary cert but they not attested. All the rest of my docs were attested in the UK before I left. How does that process begin here? Thanks again Medical insurance won't cover medical for sponsorship. This has to be done first as part of the visa process. Most employers companies PRO would help you do this, you would have to pay all the costs and possibly a premium to the company but it's usually the easiest way of doing it. I'd email head of your HR department to try and enlist support from them.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 14:08
The only way a mother can sponsor her child here is if the father is unemployed (or if she's divorced/widowed, etc). I just sponsored my daughter, and the only reason they would let me do it is because my husband currently doesn't have a job. They had to see that his residency visa from his company is cancelled (with the red "cancelled" stamp across it), proving that he's unemployed, only then I could start the paperwork to sponsor her. Even then, I had to make sure I did a visa transfer for her which came to a lot cheaper (about 2000dhs). If her visa had been cancelled, it would have been a much longer process. I then also sponsored DH. I advise if your husband is working here, then put your child under his sponsorship, they will very likely not let you be the sponsor since the childs father has a valid residency visa. <em>edited by sourskittleashnut on 04/05/2015</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 13:48
How old is your son?
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 13:27
I know you say you want to sponsor him, but it would probably be a lot easier and quicker for your husband to do it.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 13:21
I've been told unequivocally that because he's not covered by my company, they will take nothing to do with my sponsorship of him - and that stretched as far as giving advice too! In saying that, a new one started a couple of weeks ago, so I might try him and see if he's any more helpful than the last one! Thanks
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 13:09
Do you not have a company PRO who could help?
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 13:08
Great thanks! I hope so!
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 13:00
I would say that as long as your Salary Cert and Employment contract are signed and stamped by the employer they will be fine. That's certainly all DH needed for my visa.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 12:56
Thanks for the reply. I don't yet have medical for him as our medical insurance requires him to have residency - and I can't get residency without medical insurance? Is that right? I also have my employment contract/salary cert but they not attested. All the rest of my docs were attested in the UK before I left. How does that process begin here? Thanks again
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 12:20
Good afternoon all I'm in need of some direction when it comes to the sponsorship of my son. My husband works here also, but we decided for me to sponsor him (as I'm a bit of a control freak!). I have the following documents already: - ejari - dewa bill - salary certificate from my employer - certificate from employer to confirm my address - no objection letter from employer - passport photos for son What else do I need? What is my first move in kick-starting the process?! I'm so confused?! TIA In general it will be the same documents that they require when your husband sponsors your child, but they may additionally require from you a letter from your husband giving you authority. Plus in addition to the papers you mention Your marriage certificate Child's birth certificated attested Original passports of yourself and child Your residence visa and copy Employment contract Medical certificate Health insurance for your child Full list of docs and procedure here http://www.expatwoman.com/dubai/monthly_faqs_residency_visa_procedures_dubai_9656.aspx hth edited by chezmoi on 04/05/2015 <em>edited by chezmoi on 05/05/2015</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 04 May 2015 - 11:54
Good afternoon all I'm in need of some direction when it comes to the sponsorship of my son. My husband works here also, but we decided for me to sponsor him (as I'm a bit of a control freak!). I have the following documents already: - ejari - dewa bill - salary certificate from my employer - certificate from employer to confirm my address - no objection letter from employer - passport photos for son What else do I need? What is my first move in kick-starting the process?! I'm so confused?! TIA
 
 

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