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Post by Badshah on Nov 9, 2014 21:48:47 GMT
Thank you Chemeng for your response.
Appreciate your help.
Best Regards
Badshah
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Post by ckalamaras on Nov 10, 2014 14:07:36 GMT
Hi chemeng, may I ask what is your job le? I am also a Chem Eng waiting for my visa le (Lab Scientist) from AOC London the last 4 months but still nothing!
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Post by kittycat on Nov 11, 2014 15:42:17 GMT
My husband got his visa le last week. He is an engineer from Canada. We submitted our passport to Houston and now waiting for visa. Good luck everyone.
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Post by ckalamaras on Nov 11, 2014 17:14:22 GMT
Hi kittycat, how long was your husband waiting for his visa le?
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Post by kittycat on Nov 11, 2014 18:49:22 GMT
We don't really know he accepted the offer in August and we did the orientation in Houston September 2nd. October 2nd we were told there is no visa le ready for him but a month later we got the call.
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Post by Zox on Nov 12, 2014 2:26:57 GMT
o kittycat, we are also a family from Montreal and my husband is also an engineer, he got his offer beginning of October, and we are still in the process of IB and medical check ups. You seem to be 2-3 months ahead of us. I just thought it would be interesting if we stayed in touch during this long process, I have a 9 year old boy and a 7 year old girl, they both go to French schools and I still haven't decided what's the right way to go in terms of continuing their French education outside of aramco or moving them to the American system. How are you dealing with the amount of decisions that need to be taken? Wish you all the best and hope to here from you. PM me at anytime.
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Post by kittycat on Nov 12, 2014 11:30:55 GMT
o Zox, I'm really happy to find a Canadian french family it will be great to keep in touch. we decided to go with the french school Lycee Francais Khobar. I should send them the application form this week to check the availability. It's part of the mission laique and my son already in similar school. Aramco will cover the tuition fees we have to apply for it once we arrive there. It will be a lot of change for him so at least i will keep him in french environment for now. will let you know once i get a response from them. Good luck and PM me if you have any questions.
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Post by cbman on Nov 16, 2014 9:03:19 GMT
I am very happy to say that I have received my Visa le. Passports have been submitted for Visas which are expected back on Dec 5 and I have my flights booked for arrival in KSA on December 27!
For those who are interested here are my details and timeline ...
Canadian
GC15
Petroleum Engineering Specialist
Jun-11 : Submitted resume
Aug-05 : Interview
Sep-04 : Received offer
Sep-05 : Accepted offer
Sep-11 : Paperwork sent to ASC
Oct-02 : Orientation/Medical
Oct-06 : Degree attested
Nov-14 : Visa le arrived
Thank you again to the moderators and forum participants for your contributions.
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Post by Sarah on Jan 6, 2015 8:43:36 GMT
Hi All,
My husband has been offered a role at SA and to date everything has been quite quick, no more than 2 weeks between anything.
We are in the process of medicals etc and once this is all done from my reading on the forum we will just be waiting on Visa Block's.
I understand we will receive a letter when to resign, however we would like to resign earlier and use the time waiting to travel - I have seen this can be anywhere between 2 weeks and 9 months, which is fine for us, but is there situations where the role can fall through once you are at the stage of waiting on a visa? Or can anyone provide a little more info on when it is definite but just a waiting game?
Thanks
Sarah
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stmayo11
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Post by stmayo11 on Jan 6, 2015 9:04:08 GMT
With the uncertainty in the market right now (with oil dropping below $50/barrel), I would advise against quitting your job before ASC say it's OK to resign from your current job. For me, that would be too risky...Once you get over here, travel to exotic destinations will just become a regular part of your life, but NOTHING is certain until you get the letter from ASC to resign. And even then, nothing is certain until you get on the plane...and even then, nothing is certain until you meet your probation period...!
My advice would be: quit only when they tell you it's OK to.
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Post by vpainter on Jan 7, 2015 15:26:37 GMT
And yes, people have not been able to get a visa, a rarity, but would not be good for you to quit and then not be able to come.
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Post by boban on Feb 16, 2015 15:29:20 GMT
Hi guys.....as I have officially startedthis post in Dec 2013, my obligation is to inform you that after more than a year, and lots of trouble with paperwork, I've got my visa stamped today in Saudi embassy in Bahrain, and my expected departure is around 20th of March.... Looking forward to meet some of you soon!  |
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Post by vpainter on Feb 17, 2015 8:20:37 GMT
Congratulations!
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Post by BBQ10 on Feb 19, 2015 15:15:20 GMT
Mabrook, Boban!!!  |
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Post by Luckystar on Feb 19, 2015 17:39:58 GMT
Wow, congratulations!! You must feel so relieved Enjoy your final preparations, you'll be here very soon:) |
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