I worked for a certain company for 4 years and now...

We would like to inform you that according to Qatar law, the sponsorship can only be transferred with the consent of the sponsor if the contract of employment is limited but the sponsorship may be transferred to a new sponsor if the term of the contract ends or five years have elapsed on the employment contract of unlimited contract.

We advise you to refer the matter to the management of human rights and explain the problem, perhaps they will be able to provide the necessary assistance.

Please note that Jawabkom is a private consultation website and has no relationship with any governmental or non-governmental entities.

Here is the text of the residence Law concerning your inquiry:

Article 21:
The employer, the Competent Authorities, and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs may agree to transfer the Foreign National laborer to another employer before the time limit in the contract has been reached or after five years of working for the employer if the contract did not specify a time period.
 
The Foreign National laborer may, with authorization from the Competent Authorities and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, transfer to another employer in the event of the Recruiter’s death or dissolution of the body corporate for any reason.
In all cases, the employer serving as the Recruiter shall not have his legal rights, or the contract between him and Foreign National, violated, in accordance with the referenced Labor Law.
Article (22)
The Minister or his representative may authorize the temporary transfer of a Foreign National laborer to another employer in the event of a legal suit existing between the Foreign National and his Recruiter, on the condition that the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs agrees, as regards the laborer who is subject to the referenced Labor Law.
The Minister or his representative may authorize the transfer of a Foreign National laborer who is not subject to the referenced Labor Law to another employer if proven that the Recruiter was abusive, or if required by the general welfare.
For the same reasons, with the consent of the Minister or his deputy, upon the application of the applicant for employment and the approval of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, the arrival shall be transferred to another employer.