Visa without a university degree

[Antoniy]

Hi all,

I am having a problem with the UAE Visa. I graduated a UK university in June but I can get my certificate in November. The thing is that I found and was accepted to work in Dubai but I need to apply for a visa first. One of the requirements for the Visa is the original university degree. The university can send me a letter of conformation stating that I am a student and an due to receive a degree in November.

Can I apply for the work Visa with this letter or am I going to be rejected ?

[mavzor]

Whip out your most educated-looking certificate. It should look official and fancy, if possible say 'college' on it even if it wasnt tertiary.
Get it stamped and stamped and stamped.

It works, I left school quite early, never saw a uni.

The letter idea sounds less reliable, but I'd say... attach it as well!

[INFAMOUS]

Get a transcript.. should say right on it that you awarded a degree in your discipline..

[naz2011]

Originally Posted by mavzor

Whip out your most educated-looking certificate. It should look official and fancy, if possible say 'college' on it even if it wasnt tertiary.
Get it stamped and stamped and stamped.

It works, I left school quite early, never saw a uni.

The letter idea sounds less reliable, but I'd say... attach it as well!

Hi mavzor, reading your reply gives me some hope. You mention that you managed to find a job without a degree and and without a job offer. I have contacted many recruitment agencies and they all say you need a degree and or a whole load of experience to have a realistic chance of finding work in Dubai, I sought of gave up after that. Im planning a trip to Dubai soon what would you suggest is is the best way to go about finding a job in Dubai. I have some admin & hr experience

Thanks in advance

[tobester]

I never went to Uni either. Got one of my A-Level certificates attested

[mavzor]

See plenty of hope out there.
Remember to report back with how you went!

[Zexotic]

You can get a job as well as the visa processed without a degree. ANY educational certificate will do. The difference will be that the visa will specify your designation as a "clerk". For e.g. an accountant with a degree can be hired as an auditor/accounting manager/accountant as per the visa... without a degree the designation says "accounting clerk".

However, getting your highest educational certificate attested is your best chance.

[Saint Ari]

Nah .. no need ...

Also my visa does not say clerk .. and I didnt have to show a single certificate nor transcript.

[/dev/null]

I have a Canadian college diploma and no degree. I was told instead of a VISA with a managerial/senior designation I would get "computer operator" designation. I did not have to provide my diploma or any education documents.

[Zexotic]

I'm not too sure but I think that's the case.. they give you a visa of a lower designation.. at least that's what I've seen happen with someone and what my company told me.