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nomad soul
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| abayababy wrote: |
| This has disappeared from most job announcements that I've seen recently. Where I work, many do not have related degrees. |
No so where I teach. The majority of instructors---direct hires and those with contracting companies---hold relevant degrees (according to a recent list indicating everyone's academic credentials). It just shows a hiring preference for relevant-degree holders. |
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JamaicaBob
Joined: 31 Mar 2013
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:38 pm Post subject: Visa Requirements at Saudi Universities |
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| scarlie wrote: |
| This is a new requirement as of July 2012. If a person already has their iqama, no problem. But it is a problem for those who are applying for Employment visas. I've also heard that people have been refused because their undergraduate degree doesn't match their Masters. For example, if you have a degree in Economics and then get a Masters in TESOL, they may not accept it. (But I'm not positive on this.) |
Hello Scarlie,
Can you tell me how you found out this is a "requirement as of July 2012?"
Is it still a requirement?
Does this requirement apply to both Canadian visas and U.S. visas? (some people said this requirement was for a time for Canadians.)
Thanks for your help.
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scot47
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| The only one who can tell you if that is a requirement does not post on this forum. I will ask His Majesty during my next private audience. |
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abayababy
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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| I got my visa in October of 2012. I did not, at the time, have an English-related degree. |
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timmiez
Joined: 14 Jan 2013
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Posted: Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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Recently spoke to a fellow American who got his visa 3 weeks ago and he holds an unrelated degree.
Still no confirmation from a Canadian teacher. Not too many of them out in Saudi I presume... |
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Grendal
Joined: 13 Aug 2009
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Location: Lurking in the depths of the Faisaliah Tower underground parking.
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 11:34 am Post subject: |
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Yes I'm Canadian and have an Eng. Lit. degree. But I got my iqamah before the upheaval. If I had to change jobs now that would mean going back to Canukland and going through the whole visa process again. Even though I would pass the new regulations at the Saudi embassy in in Ottawa I do not see the process too inviting. That is why I am hunkering down here at my post and waiting till one of my buckets are full.
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