The NSHR is pursuing all available options, including resorting to intermediaries or making an exception and allow the woman’s husband who was in the Kingdom illegally to return, said a source at the society.
Huda married the man in Yemen some years ago after she went to live there with her Yemeni mother after her Saudi father divorced her. Huda has six children, the eldest of whom is 14.
“Six years ago I decided to return to the Kingdom. My husband also came with me but he entered the Kingdom illegally. He was, however, caught 18 months ago and then deported. He then managed to sneak back in, but was then caught again,” said Huda.
This time, however, her husband was unable to enter the Kingdom, even legally, as his fingerprints have been recorded. “I’ve pursued several channels to get him back but have had no joy. Now I’m asking the NSHR to help me,” she said.
“Although he was living here illegally, he was a great help to me. He used to assist me in paying house rent and other expenses. I’ve appealed to the concerned authorities to sponsor him but my requests have been turned down,” she said.
“I know it is against the law for him to live here without an iqama but what can we do? These are our circumstances and our destiny from which we cannot escape,” she said.
Huda said she has tried to bring her husband back on a visit visa but the fingerprint system has impeded this.
She said she has also been able to register three of her children in Saudi schools after they were given birth certificates. Her eldest daughter has, however, not been able to pursue an education.
“I am at a deadlock. I need to feed six mouths and have no income. I call on all people to help me,” she said.
