New policy eases pressure on students, parents

Parents and students welcome the new two-year visa extension, saying it gives the children enough time to decide on which paths to take for their future.

The policy is particularly beneficial to male students above 18 and under their parent’s visa, since currently, under the UAE law, all females are able to reside in the country under their parent’s visa until they are married, in which they will have to be sponsored by either their husband or employee.

“My son is 16 years old and I was already planning and feeling concerned for his future, but with this announcement, it definitely gives parents a sense of relaxation,” said Alok Banerjee, an Indian parent. However, he pointed out that expats studying in the UAE must not take the new visa system for granted.

“I, as a parent don’t want to see my son just sitting at home doing nothing. He must be ambitious about his future and head towards his career path.” He stressed that the new changes,

This is a huge and positive move, because I have seen some parents with sons that cannot find jobs quickly and they have to push him out of the country.”

Alok Banerjee, parent

which will be implemented next week, will help families meet their needs.

Many students are unable to easily find jobs after graduating, which is why the visa extension is crucial.

“This is a huge and positive move, because I have seen some parents with sons that cannot find jobs quickly and they have to push him out of the country. The job market fluctuates so much and many people don’t get hired immediately,” added the architect, who has been living in the UAE for 14 years.