MABM
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Post by MABM on Sept 7, 2012 16:45:54 GMT
Field/Dept/Loc: Engineer/Udhailiyah
Call for Interview: Feb-1 2012
Interview: Feb-6 2012
Firm Offer & Acceptance: July-8 2012 (Signed & Submitted)
Demand Letter for Local Transfer Issued by Aramco on: Sep-24 2012
Release Letter from Current Employer Submitted to Saudi Aramco on: Oct-3 2012
Orientation: Nov-7 2012
Reporting Date: Nov-10 2012
Iqama Recieved on: Nov-17 2012
Local Transfer Employees are eligible and get paid the "Initial Settling Allowance" of one salary along with "Cash-In-Lieu" from point of origin at Home Country. While filling the form online select "New Hire" and enter home country details.
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Post by MABM on Sept 15, 2012 23:52:02 GMT
Im waiting...
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Post by zjzsm on Sept 18, 2012 7:41:02 GMT
o MABM,
You are so cool! You went to Dharan by yourself!
I'm in the similar situation like you. Do you have any idea about how long will they take to issue the demand letter? And normally how long between receiving Demand letter and getting release letter? Thanks a lot!
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Post by MABM on Sept 19, 2012 21:08:52 GMT
demand letter is based on BI clearance
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Post by zjzsm on Sept 22, 2012 5:29:43 GMT
Thanks a lot, MABM!
I received the demand letter last week, but my current company told me that it was better to go back to my country and wait for the new visa given by Aramco, because the local transformation normally needs a longer time.
I really don't know what I should do now. Perhaps go back to my country and wait for new visa?
Have you consulted Aramco HR about how long they will take to finish the local transformation after we submit the release letter?
Many thanks!
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Post by MABM on Oct 1, 2012 22:06:46 GMT
Did you discuss with Aramco HR?
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Post by zjzsm on Oct 2, 2012 13:53:35 GMT
o, MABM,
I finally chose international transformation, because my current company doesn't allow foreigners to be transferred locally and their reason is that local transformation normally takes longer time (5 months minimum they said).
I will go back to my country this month and wait for a new visa. Hope I can get the new visa soon.
Thank you so much and Good luck to you!
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Post by MABM on Nov 23, 2012 3:51:29 GMT
On Job...Finally....Time Line Updated...
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Post by sapphire on Jan 12, 2013 12:20:48 GMT
MABM, thanks for your posts on local hire timelines (this info is scarce on the forum i guess since a majority come directly from overseas). We're also local hires on Canadian payroll. Since you've gone through this process very recently, I wanted to ask:
1- do they transfer your/family's iqama before you depart for Dammam (and presumably after you've resigned) or is this done once you've already reported to work?
2- did you have someone meet you at Dammam Airport to take you to the compound? if not, what did you do? we will have plenty of luggage and a new baby so am hoping someone will be around to avoid getting lost.
3- when do they normally get in touch with you to advise on housing allocation?
4- we're bringing our car over, so can we take it inside the Aramco compound? is there a lengthy process to get approval?
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Post by MABM on Jan 23, 2013 13:42:47 GMT
1- do they transfer your/family's iqama before you depart for Dammam (and presumably after you've resigned) or is this done once you've already reported to work?
Family Iqama does not require to be transferred, the family is under the sponsorship of Employee
2- did you have someone meet you at Dammam Airport to take you to the compound? if not, what did you do? we will have plenty of luggage and a new baby so am hoping someone will be around to avoid getting lost.
I dontr get it, you were hired locally in KSA and you are coming from outside KSA or inside KSA?
3- when do they normally get in touch with you to advise on housing allocation?
As soon as you sign the contract, the housing need 3 months to prepare the housing atleast
4- we're bringing our car over, so can we take it inside the Aramco compound? is there a lengthy process to get approval?
No idea
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Post by USPE on Feb 15, 2014 18:41:40 GMT
Hi all,
Is anyone a local hire in Saudi Arabia? What is time line for Iqama transfer?
It seems to be taking a long time.
Any response would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Post by goatlast on Apr 26, 2014 20:13:30 GMT
o USPE,
I noticed that you are local hire, how did you get the transfer from your current employer?
did he agree to do so? what I know that the Saudi Employer will not give you release easily to work for someone else as he is losing the your visa.
just I had interview last week and I thought that I am odd. and as they will know that I'm working for one of there GES+ contract company they will not take me, please clarify if you know anything about that.
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