Master's degree not accepted by SOCPA

younes_Senuoy · 2024-06-26T14:21:59+02:00

Discuss challenges faced with SOCPA recognition of degrees in Saudi Arabia. Share solutions for changing job titles and family residency issues.

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younes_SenuoyNew member26 June 2024 12:21:59

Hello Everyone

I have recently moved to Riyadh for a finance position in the same company I work in back in my country.

the job Title I have in my Saudi contract is Accountant.

I have a Master degree from one of the top 10 Business Schools in France but it has no accounting mention on it but rather Management & Business education, the reason why SOCPA had refused it stating it is not an accounting one.

I had initially same issue back at home country,聽 I informed the company, they were looking to change the title name but in between, after presenting the proof that I was working in this position and that I am keeping the same in Riyadh it got accepted.

now my issue, is that I am unable to make Istiqdam for my family & for sure I may have issues renewing my iqama.

does any one of you had same issue & how did you solve it?

is it possible to change the title without going back home and restarting the process.

thank you