Female worker family sponsorship in oman

Hi drasi,

As per the Omani Labour Laws, family sponsorship is a privilege which is granted only to employed male expatriates who meet with certain predefined criteria.

It is not about the earning potential of employed female expatriates. It is more of a cultural thing. I don't want to say any more and sound chauvinistic here !

Secondly, please note that if one is employed as an expatriate in Oman every single official thing has to be necessarily routed only through the sponsor, i.e., the employer. There is no absolutely question of bypassing the employer and approaching some ministry seeking favors directly. It is simply something that cannot be done, or something that will even be entertained.

And lastly, there is nothing anybody can do to "fix" this issue. A rule is a rule for everyone. (How I wish I can say 'No exceptions' !).

Thanks a lot ...point taken