Britexpat: With due respect, I think you miss the point. You mentioned that ".....as long as needed..." In the same country if one company lays you off but there is another company hiring you that means you are needed (first company has provided NOC too!!). So my concern is why MOI rejecting the visa transfer? They can say it is our choice and please leave. Just wanted to know if that is the answer or something has changed. By the way if GCC does not require our expertise they will not hire us and if we do not need the money then we will not go there. It is just give and take buddy.....