hi fahim,

i went to passport office to arrange for my mom's and sister's family visit visas. after submitting ALL documents (bank statement, letter from my sponsor, passport copy, marriage cert, rp copy, etc.), guess what?! they denied my application and said that i ask my husband to submit the documents.

so that's what i did... i submitted documents which i think were relevant in processing the visas.. anyways, my husband has been working here for 2 and a half years and recently moved to another company. since his resident visa has been renewed, he doesn't have the actual id yet AND THE guys from passport office are asking for a copy of that and the visa stamped on his passport (although i have even submitted the new work visa issued by immigration and even his appointment letter and bank & salary certificate!!!). aren't the documents w/c proves that he is in Qatar and is working legally sufficient?

i was even the one who went to passport office with my bulging tummy! the thing is, how can my husband get the salary thru ATM if he's an alien here???! and what are the basis of these people when they denie or issue visas? it seems to me that there are no clear cut rules.

it's just unfair because am only here to get my mom so that she can take care of me (for maximum of 2 to 3 mos. with my sister). my sister is just taking her vacation. they're not here to look for work!!!! am just so annoyed because am already 8 mos pregnant and am under a lot of stress. i have no choice but to give birth here since i think qatar airways won't allow me to travel anymore.

this is really terrible. any suggestions?