You can pursue other sources for information on the subject by checking with - the VISA agencies, Typists who do the documentation for VISA and also some legal counsel who would give correct info in lieu of a nominal fees or even free. You may give a try. HR departments and so also PROs in most companies enjoy others' plight rather than helping! So don't depend on their information only, also all PROs are not fully aware of facts. I have myself experienced sevaral VISA issues and sorted out through these means in Qatar as well as in UAEin past 14 years!