Yes my friend thats what i have also heard from other people...i have also undergone through the same process once...i came qatar on a business visa and couldnt convert it to work visa.....kindly confirm me that if my father sponsor could do anything regarding issuing residence/work visa...as he used to be the one of the director of qatar islamic bank....does he has this authority also? iam now in pakistan...as dont want to take this risk again....until i confirm this...
waiting for ur response

Regards,
Rahat