paddybhoy & khawanga you've totally missed the point! as mentioned if you are earning good why bother? the NOC wont affect you in any way...the issue is when the foreign labours come here with mere wage (but able to suppport their family back home to provide basic shelter, meals, education) and after 2 years here perhaps they have acquire a skill which is useful to another company and they are able to earn a better living with another copmanybut the NOC restrict this...that is the point! Its a pity people like you guys live in your own bubble.