Hi,
My son obtained a working visa and arrived here in Jeddah in March 2012. However, until now his sponsor is unable to issue him an Iqama. We learned from a very reliable source that the sponsor is "blacklisted" with Jawasat for non-payment of due obligations to a financing company. I'm not sure if blacklisted is the correct term but apparently the sponsor is unable to do the usual Iqama procedures until the listing is lifted. We save seen in Jawasat website that the sponsor had other Iqama non-issuance problems for recruits who arrived as early as 2010. Hence this has been a long recurring problem. I appreciate reply on the following queries?
1. Is my son still in legal status despite almost 6 months of having no Iqama?
2. Is there a way to request release of sponsorship so we can look for another sponsor of better repute? Afterall the sponsor did not spend anything in this recruitment. My son paid for everything.
3. If number 2 is not possible, what is the best option? You know that without Iqama, my son can practically do nothing.
Your assitance is highly appreciated.
Sincerely,
DADMANNY