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Post by erdna_oaoj on May 5, 2014 16:23:43 GMT
It's going to be quite difficult to connect recently released visa les in the released block with previous date of visa block application, since those dates might not even been the acceptance dates of the requests.
What I'm trying to say is that some of the les released in last week block might have people waiting since October 2013 and people waiting for a lot less time then that, February or March...
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Post by calgaryflamer on May 5, 2014 17:50:31 GMT
Hi Hero55,
I'm waiting since April 2013, supposed to get in the September block (but wasn't lucky enough).
So you are not alone
cheers
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Post by purvamehta_5 on May 5, 2014 18:34:49 GMT
Hi all-
I have been following this post for a while. I was interviewed with Aramco in April of 2013 and had all my contigencies cleared in August of 2013. I have been waiting on my le since then. Already had my visa medicals done twice and now need to do the third time. Everytime I talk to my relo advisor she indicates in another 2-3 weeks new block will come out, new block comes but nothing in for me. It has been a long wait and was wondering if other candidates had similar experience.
Whats contradicting is I know someone who had an offer couple of weeks back and had his visa le arrived this week.
Thanks for your comments.
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Post by JAFRA on May 5, 2014 20:44:05 GMT
o Aussie Hopful, stillWaiting, and everybody
I am from Sydney and I still waiting the VIL, I hope we get the visa block les this week as u said AussieHopful. I didn't expect to stay here in Sydney until this winter! here I am setting in front of the heater while its chilling outside.
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Post by tvdloo on May 5, 2014 20:53:31 GMT
Hi purvamehta_5,
I am wondering how it is even possible that someone you know received their visa le this week even though they were given the offer several weeks back?
As far as I know they don't even apply for someone's visa le or assign one until the job candidate has cleared the contingencies, which certainly would not be able to happen in a few weeks (I don't care where you live in the world, this is just not realistic given Aramco's timeline)...
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Post by David_and_Nita on May 5, 2014 22:16:48 GMT
purvamehta_5,
It is normal to have a visa le available immediately and it is also normal to wait several months for visa le
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Post by pierce3215 on May 6, 2014 11:45:13 GMT
Lately, they have been applying for the le upon acceptance of the offer.
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Post by erdna_oaoj on May 6, 2014 12:55:48 GMT
Got a call today from my relocation adviser no le for me in the released block, although they're waiting for another block to be released this week.
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Post by tvdloo on May 6, 2014 19:06:46 GMT
I was also in touch with my relocation advisor this morning, who informed me that my visa le was not in the most recent visa block...
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Post by UK_Finance_Applicant on May 6, 2014 21:24:16 GMT
Hi all
I have a question on the process after visa block has been received.
I need to have my visa block slip in hand to get my degree attested from pakistan.
Been told by my relocation advisor that the visa block slip should be received by end of this month. My relocation advisor has also informed me that once the visa block has been received I would need to clear all contingencies and leave for ksa within 90 days. Is this true???
The degree attestation process can take upto 2 months when submitted to Saudi culture - only when this is done will I be able to clear all contingencies and the offer will be confirmed.
And then I am on a 3 months notice period with my current employer. This can be negotiated a bit 2 or 2.5 months.
Now I'm really concerned as to how this will work out for me.
Can someone plz explain the process after visa block has been issued.
I am getting a sense that my relocation advisor is new.
Really appreciate the help and guidance.
Thanks!!
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Post by iraksllew on May 6, 2014 21:50:54 GMT
o all!
I am also a WoVer (waiting on visa) - {Interviewed in August, offered in October, orientation in December} -- single female, leaving a fiance behind in Houston, blah blah blah
I can't believe the wait is almost over and the start of our new lives in Saudi Arabia is just around the corner. (I've had 5 suitcases packed since December...then unpacked a bit, then repacked...then pulled stuff out again...said goodbye, said o, said, 'who knows?')
I worked in Dhahran as a consultant from Dec. 2011-July 2013, so I know what to expect, but it's still exciting to be going back as a permanent employee (no hotel! my own apt. with a stove! the ability to buy a car!)
I want to say a special congrats to David and Nita - and to suggest that perhaps they be the ones to throw the first dinner party?? (just kidding!)
Really I just want to say thank you to everyone for posting, for keeping us informed, and for reminding me on days when I really didn't think it was going to materialize, that I am not alone, not crazy (well, maybe!) and that we have a bond that no one else on camp will have. I can't wait to meet y'all and greet you with our mantra, "Two weeks!"
Best of luck to everyone. Let's hope we all get there before it hits 110 degrees!
Kari
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Post by David_and_Nita on May 6, 2014 23:51:04 GMT
:lol:
We're in
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Post by BBQ10 on May 7, 2014 9:17:52 GMT
Congratulations! :mrgreen:
:cry:
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Wutz
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Post by Wutz on May 7, 2014 10:15:21 GMT
Better hurry then - it's supposed to hit 43 C in Dhahran on Saay (109 F)!
Today hit 106 F, and soon this will count as a cool day.
Wutz
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Post by David_and_Nita on May 7, 2014 11:32:48 GMT
BBQ10,
On the issue of party.
On the issue of actually flying out - no hurry. It's too hot! :lol:
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