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Latest post on 03 November 2012 - 12:57

Hi Ladies, many apologies if this has been asked loads of times already but I was hoping someone may have some useful advice for whether it would be better (and obviously cheaper!!!) to buy an ipad over here in the UK before I leave, or when I get over to Qatar (which is the end of November). Also, if I buy one in the UK do I need to have it unlocked or anything to work properly in Qatar?

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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 15:46

Hi UK-mummy - sorry to hear about your troubles and sorry I can't help but I will be in the same situation as you when I arrive so its a huge concern for me. The company has stated that I can sponsor the children but its down to the immigration department (although i've been told by the recruiter that she has never known anyone on my grade who has been refused, but perhaps she is just saying that!!!) but reading your post it doesn't seem as striaght forward as they make out. Right now i'm panicking as I can't be without my children all that time and if there's a chance they can't stay with me under the same benefits then its pointless me dragging the family over there. What a nightmare you must be going through. Have they given you a reason why? I hope somebody will find a solution for you and I will follow this post with interest but good luck and fingers crossed for you.

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Latest post on 07 September 2012 - 11:02

Once again many thanks patron this is very interesting to know. I wonder if that's part of the delay? Did you know where your colleague stayed and did he have his family with him while he had to wait for the villa? Sorry for more questions its just seems hard to get clear answers! <em>edited by jimjam01 on 07/09/2012</em>

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Latest post on 06 September 2012 - 23:30

Many thanks for the advice Patron its very useful. I'm at the' waiting for visa' stage having passed all crendential and police checks etc so fingers crossed its soon. I'm from the UK so hopefully there will be no issues with getting a visa and hopefully every thing will go smoothly and I can get the children over to join me ASAP. I understand that I have to come over there first which isn't great but I would rather get everything set up first and try to make the transition less of a challenge for the children. Other than little niggles i'm really excited to start the new venture and now you have provided an insight into wage structure etc I feel much better. Could I possibly ask one more thing please? were you happy with the accomodation provided? I was wondering what type of accomodation a senior grade position (111-113) may get, (I also have two children and a DH joining me). Were you pleased with the accomodation provided and is there any specifc compounds that HMC house their staff?. Sorry to pester and if you are not keen on giving too much information over the forum i'm Happy to post my email address to chat privately. Again many thanks for your help. Its extrememley appreciated. Are you from the UK also and did you make the move with children?

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Latest post on 05 September 2012 - 16:02

I know this is quite an old post but i was wondering if Motheroffive or anybody else reading this post have any update/information regarding the visa process for HMC or have any experience in waiting for the visa process in general. Motheroffive/bribyer did you make it to Qatar yet and have you settled in well and everything gone to plan and smoothly? I'm in the same boat at the minute and just waiting for the visa to arrive to set the wheels in motion for the big move!! I keep getting told it will be very soon but very soon is taking quite a while to come (or perhaps i'm just really inpatient). Is this the norm for employment in Qatar?

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Latest post on 07 June 2012 - 02:44

The employer has stated that under their terms they have different rules for male and female candidates. Whilst a male can sponsor the whole family they have stated that female employers can't sponsor their husbands. The employer is a large organisation who have said they will provide help with getting PR visa for me and the children but under current law they stated it was extremely difficult (although not impossible) for a wife to sponsor her husband. Has anyone heard of this before? Also they have requested I fly out first for medical etc then they will fly the Kids out but I have huge reservations about this and being alone female in an unfamiliar country. Its all quite daunting so would appreciate any further advice from someone who has been (or who knows someone) who may have been through it. Apart from this I'm really excited about the opportunity!

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