I am an Indian and came to Kuwait 3 years ago in 2008. I have an Article 18 residence. I am a graduate and have completed 3 years with my current company.
I want to change to another company. I know my company won’t easily give me a release. I have seen this happen to many ex-employees. What can I do?

Name withheld

Answer: If you have already spent three years with your current sponsor and if he doesn’t give you a release, you can approach the Labour Office in your area.
According to a decision taken by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour a few years ago, anybody who has been hired from abroad and has completing three years with his firm can get a release. If the company doesn’t give the release, the ministry through a Labor Office can be approached.