Are People Still Being Rejected Visas Because of Their Names?

superwoman2010

Member

Member since 09 July 2013

Vancouver

superwoman2010

15 July 2013 11:03:18

superwoman2010

15 July 2013 11:03:18

Vancouver

Hi all, I've been reading up on the Bahrain forum about work visas being rejected just because of someone's name?! As odd as it is, just wondering if it is still happening? My husband got an offer from a university in Bahrain and his first name is Ali. We are Canadian Muslims but have no care about sunni/shia issues. I really hope there won't be any problems

brightonguy

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Member since 18 June 2012

Berlin

brightonguy

15 July 2013 11:50:56

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brightonguy

15 July 2013 11:50:56

1591

Berlin

Yes some people do get rejected, but I don't think a Canadian passport will be an issue.

Farhaz

Bahrain Expert

Member since 19 May 2013

Manama

Farhaz

15 July 2013 22:21:39

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Farhaz

15 July 2013 22:21:39

2081

Manama

Not to worry too much. There are so many people named "Ali" and "Hussain", etc, who have been successful in getting their visas and work permits. In fact there is one gentleman whose name is "Ali Hussain Mohammed" and he had absolutely no problem with his visa.

A number of factors also play a part in the success or failure of a visa application. Professional and academic postings are not treated the same way as unskilled/semi-skilled jobs. And like brightonguy said, Western passport would not have too much of a problem too. The few cases that get rejected are probably on some sort of watch list for other reasons. And some are just plain unlucky.

Best wishes!