revive
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Post by revive on May 20, 2013 22:58:26 GMT
TrainingProf,
Im not clear about your med/BI status. Does that mean they have cleared?
(I'm anxiously waiting for medical clearance, which has been taking a looooonng time)
Medical & BI cleared: Sent to Saudi Aramco May 15, 2013
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Post by TrainingProf on May 21, 2013 4:28:28 GMT
Since yellow does not show up very well, I wanted to show that the last step before "clear" is that they get sent to Aramco in Saudi who has the final say. It is my understanding that the medical comes in two parts. The 1st has to do with the paperwork you fill out and has to do with your physical ability to perform your job and any chronic issues that may cause problems while in country (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.). The second medical is the visa medical which are the tests performed at orientation (chest x-ray, blood, urine and stool tests). These are to make sure you are "clean" enough to be allowed into Saudi Arabia. You may or may not ever hear that your medicals are cleared, but I was told "no news is good news". Speaking only for myself, the dates reflect the timeline I was told by my Relocation Adviser and not any specific "your medical is clear" message. This is privileged information by law and only the ASC medical personnel can release it only to you. The BI report gets sent to SA once it is completed for final clearance.
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Post by mac on May 21, 2013 17:46:16 GMT
Hi Mac,
You will submit dependents information as part of the initial paperwork, including school transcripts, immunization records, etc. Then your relo advisor will initiate school registration with Saudi Aramco school.[/quote]
Thanks revive for clarifying.
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revive
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Post by revive on May 21, 2013 20:51:52 GMT
TrainingProf,
Thanks for the info. In my case, my relo advisor told me that I had cleared BI and visa medical. No words whatsoever on the 'medical questionnaire'. Since my timeline is very similar to yours, I'm hoping to clear it some time soon.
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Post by newgeo on May 23, 2013 19:55:00 GMT
Hi All,
Congratulations to all who had an offer. I didn't get any offer yet, but the stuffing consultant emailed me last week and said I will be getting one in the mail by 5/29. Here is my timeline as far as I remember:
2/7/2013: Interview in Houston
3/11/2013: Phone interview with people in Dhahran
4/4/2013: Asked to send pay slips.
4/5/2013: Sent pay slips.
5/19/2013: Got an email from Stuffing Consultant that I will be receving an offer in the mail.
I am a little worried that the rest won't finish before schools start. Are there any geophysicists who will start soon in Dhahran?
Cheers
MY
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Post by Calgary_petrophysica on May 26, 2013 20:03:22 GMT
hi folks, i have been prowsing the forum and today decided to have an account and share Thumbs up to all members who shared valuable info here in this forum. here is my time line Feb-09/2013:interview: vedio Mar-26/2013:verbal offer Apr-09/2013: hard copy (fedex) Apr-15/2013:acceptance-BI+Med questionare sent back to Houston Apr-26/201:Relo advisor assigned May-05/2013:recieved vis application paperwork May-07/2013:B.I started May-10/2013:all applications sent back May-15/2013:More info needed for B.I May-18/2013:Medical process started-needed more info left with: Medical checks(blood x-ray etc:../../.... Orientation-chose to do it remotly:../../.... Moving day(expected in Dhahran June-2013):../../.... waiting now  |
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Post by zsb on May 29, 2013 17:13:52 GMT
Updated Timeline:
Feb 7: Contacted by recruiter and interview scheduled for next day
Feb 8: Interview at the Houston office
Feb 8: Verbal offer/confirmation of successful interview (right after the interview)
Feb 8: Email offer notification with additional information request (paystub, family and personal information). Offer did not include any details regarding pay, benefits or details about the job.
March 4: Finally was able to contact the recruiter. My recruiter mentioned that they are working with hundreds of applicants, thus the reason of no reply to my earlier inquiries. Apparently my offer still stands. ETA given: Two weeks to receive the written offer.
March 27: Recruiter confirmed on the phone that I should be getting the confirmed detailed offer any day.
March 28: Received email offer with benefits detail. Given 7 days to accept or reject the offer. Email advised that Fedex offer should be in the mail pretty soon.
April 1: Received Fedex hard copy package
April 9: Received revised offer
April 13: Offer, Medical and BI paperwork mailed to ASC
April 23: BI started. Estimated time given for BI is 4-6 weeks.
April 24: Relocation advisor assigned. Tentatively medical and orientation is being scheduled.
May 13: BI cleared
May 16: Orientation and Medical
May 25: Medical cleared
Next Step: Visa Processing
Getting close.....
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Post by CalgaryTrooper on May 29, 2013 23:51:17 GMT
Hi Guys, It has been a while since I last updated my status. It has been an interesting process to say the least  Here is my update: Application Position: Project Engineer Location: Dhahran, SA Online Resume Submission to U.S. Recruiter: a while go (don't remember) Follow-up email from Houston ASC recruiter: Jan. 10, 2013 Houston Interview conducted: Saay, Feb. 9th, 2013 Email offer received: Feb 26, 2013 Fedex offer received: March 06, 2013 Revised Email offer received: March 08, 2013 Revised Fedex offer received: March 11, 2013 Revised Offer and Medical and BI paperwork mailed to ASC: March 11, 2013 Relocation Adviser assigned: March 21, 2013 Received direct deposit/Visa app/booklet and other paperwork packet: March 21, 2013 More paper work "initial contact check list" etc via email from Relocation Advisor: March29, 2013 Mailed all paper work to Relocation Advisor through Fedex: April 01, 2013 Houston orientation and Medical: Tentatively scheduled for April 29, 2013 (Chose to do local) BI and medical cleared: April 29, 2013 Visa Medical Cleared: "Sent results today to ASC for review before I get stamp from College of Surgeons and Physicians" Visa application approved: Departure date: Hope everyone is making progress. It is a slow process for sure but we are excited about this great opportunity and loking forward to departure. |
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revive
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Post by revive on May 30, 2013 16:08:45 GMT
Just a couple more steps...!
Interview: 2/7/13 at ASC Houston
Verbal offer: right after interview
Additional Informations Requested to finalize the offer: 2/18/13
Email offer: 2/22/13
Hard copy offer (Fedex): 2/26/13
Request for offer revision: 2/26/13 (verbal), 2/28/13 (in writing)
Revised verbal offer: 3/13/13
Revised email offer: 3/19/13
Revised hard copy offer (Fedex): 3/20/13
Acceptance: 3/20/13
Submitted paperwork (incl BI & Med): 3/26/13
Assigned relocation advisor: 4/4/13
Received Benefits/direct deposit/Visa app/other paperwork packet: 4/8/13
Received the kids' school enrollment confirmation: 4/17/13
Submitted paperwork (Benefits): 4/18/13
Orientation: 4/18/13
Visa Medical checks (blood work/chest xray): 4/18/13
Received the kids' immunization notice: 4/23/13
Cleared Background: 4/30/13
Cleared Visa Medical: 5/8/13
Submitted paperwork (Visa): 5/8/13
Cleared Medical Questionnaire: 5/29/13
Visa application submitted: 5/31/13
Got Visas:
Received final confirmation: expected mid June
Packed us up:
Flight to KSA: 8/1/13 (tentative)
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Post by newgeo on Jun 6, 2013 20:25:29 GMT
how did you guys ask to revise the offer? I email and called(no answer, left a voice mail) the recruiter. I didnt hear anything back yet. how can i make sure they received it or not?
thanks
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Post by tsatti on Jun 13, 2013 0:12:24 GMT
I am all set for June 27 departure, here are my updated timeline
Good luck to everyone!!
Interview: 2/7/13 at ASC Houston
Confirmation that offer is being process: 02/20/2013
Additional Informations Requested to finalize the offer: 2/22/13
Email offer: 02/25/13
Hard copy offer (Fedex): 02/28/13
Acceptance: 03/01/13
Submitted (BI & Medical) paperwork: 03/06/13
Relocation Advisor Assigned: 03/16/13
Received Benefits/direct deposit/Visa app/other paperwork packet:03/19/13
BI started: 03/18/13
Orientation: 04/08/2013
Medical checks (blood work/chest xray): 04/08/2013
Cleared Medical: 05/13/2013
Cleared background: 05/13/2013
Apply for Visa:05/14/2013
Got Visas: 05/31/2013
Flight to Arabia:06/27/2013
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zsb
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Post by zsb on Jun 13, 2013 1:49:29 GMT
Congrats tsatti and good luck. Safe travels.
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Post by zsb on Jun 13, 2013 1:54:42 GMT
Updated Timeline:
Feb 7: Contacted by recruiter and interview scheduled for next day
Feb 8: Interview at the Houston office
Feb 8: Verbal offer/confirmation of successful interview (right after the interview)
Feb 8: Email offer notification with additional information request (paystub, family and personal information). Offer did not include any details regarding pay, benefits or details about the job.
March 4: Finally was able to contact the recruiter. My recruiter mentioned that they are working with hundreds of applicants, thus the reason of no reply to my earlier inquiries. Apparently my offer still stands. ETA given: Two weeks to receive the written offer.
March 27: Recruiter confirmed on the phone that I should be getting the confirmed detailed offer any day.
March 28: Received email offer with benefits detail. Given 7 days to accept or reject the offer. Email advised that Fedex offer should be in the mail pretty soon.
April 1: Received Fedex hard copy package
April 9: Received revised offer
April 13: Offer, Medical and BI paperwork mailed to ASC
April 23: BI started. Estimated time given for BI is 4-6 weeks.
April 24: Relocation advisor assigned. Tentatively medical and orientation is being scheduled.
May 13: BI cleared
May 16: Orientation and Medical
May 25: Medical cleared
June 5: Applied for Visa
Anticipated ETA: July-August
Getting close.....
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Post by zsb on Jun 19, 2013 20:59:22 GMT
Updated Timeline:
Feb 7: Contacted by recruiter and interview scheduled for next day
Feb 8: Interview at the Houston office
Feb 8: Verbal offer/confirmation of successful interview (right after the interview)
Feb 8: Email offer notification with additional information request (paystub, family and personal information). Offer did not include any details regarding pay, benefits or details about the job.
March 4: Finally was able to contact the recruiter. My recruiter mentioned that they are working with hundreds of applicants, thus the reason of no reply to my earlier inquiries. Apparently my offer still stands. ETA given: Two weeks to receive the written offer.
March 27: Recruiter confirmed on the phone that I should be getting the confirmed detailed offer any day.
March 28: Received email offer with benefits detail. Given 7 days to accept or reject the offer. Email advised that Fedex offer should be in the mail pretty soon.
April 1: Received Fedex hard copy package
April 9: Received revised offer
April 13: Offer, Medical and BI paperwork mailed to ASC
April 23: BI started. Estimated time given for BI is 4-6 weeks.
April 24: Relocation advisor assigned. Tentatively medical and orientation is being scheduled.
May 13: BI cleared
May 16: Orientation and Medical
May 25: Medical cleared
June 5: Applied for Visa
June 19: Received Visa
Anticipated ETA: July-August
Getting close.....
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Post by TrainingProf on Jun 19, 2013 23:16:43 GMT
FINALLY!
Offered Position: Program Development & Evaluation yst/Instructional Program Designer
Department: Program Development and QA
Location: Ras Tanura
Online Resume Submission to Career Site/Recruiter: November 2012
Email from Houston ASC recruiter: Jan 24, 2013
Houston Interview conducted: Saay, Feb. 16th, 2013
Email Offer Received: Mar 18, 2013
FedEx Offer, Medical and BI Received: March 19, 2013
Offer, Medical and BI paperwork mailed to ASC: March 25, 2013
Relocation Adviser assigned: April 3, 2013
Received Benefits/direct deposit/Visa app/other paperwork packet: April 4, 2013
Houston orientation and Medical: April 15, 2013
BI Started: April 13, 2013
Reference Check for BI: April 24, 2013 (First contact with BI)
Visa Medical Cleared: May 1, 2013
Medical & BI cleared: Sent to Saudi Aramco May 15 / Cleared on Jun 19th, 2013
Visa application submitted: May 17, 2013
Visa application approved: May 31, 2013
Departure date: (NEW) June 29, 2013
The longest lapse seemed to be the BI approval in Saudi. That took over a month which was hard to take given that the visa was approved. I will not hit the July payroll now but at least I have my "good to go" email.
See you on the beach! 8)
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Here is my update: