Iqama Transfer - From Wife's sponsorship to Company

it all depends on the employer. some will make the transfer some will not.

But what is the Govt policy on this?

Why would the employer not want to transfer the iqama (simple process) and want to apply for work visa (long process) ?

some prefer that you exit completely off their sponsorship. that is a preference and I do not have a better explanation.

Thank you for your explanation. I think i got what you mean. It means that its a matter of preference. If my new employer wants to transfer, they can.

However, In my case my current sponsor is my wife, who doesn't have any preference to completely off me from her sponsorship.

My new employer however, has told me that iqama does not get transferred from Wife to New company. It seems to me that they are not aware of this process.

My only fear was that there is some new govt ruling regarding iqama transfer. Any ideas about that?

khanyawar wrote:

My new employer however, has told me that iqama does not get transferred from Wife to New company. It seems to me that they are not aware of this process.

You already said it...

Thanks Ehtesham,

any advice for me? How should I move forward now?