Seba
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Post by Seba on Sept 21, 2012 16:56:37 GMT
All;
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and knowledge. Can someone explain to me why things take so long if your le matches degrees that you possess? Is it just a queue in the KSA consulate in Houston?
I agree with Overland's statements that being relaxed is challenging when the situation is out of your control, especially when you feel like your life is on hold. But I also believe that it is going to work out for the best for all of us including our families.
Seba
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Post by halfwaythere on Sept 21, 2012 17:12:22 GMT
Got a call from relocation advisor today. My BI and Visa medical have been cleared. He plans to submit my visa application on Monday, next week. Says that it would take a maximum of two weeks to get the visa
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kilted_highlander78
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Post by kilted_highlander78 on Sept 21, 2012 17:43:38 GMT
congrats Halfwaythere...
I guess you are a US payroll, am I right? when did you start your process? I am glad to hear that BIs are getting cleared nowadays...
KH78
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Post by Canucks on Sept 21, 2012 18:52:12 GMT
Hi there, Our passports were submitted to the Saudi Consulate just before the network issues, approximately August 23rd, and we have not had our visas issued. I am guessing it will be any day now but it is still a waiting game for now  I must admit, it is quite a test of patience haha. |
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Post by kilted_highlander78 on Sept 21, 2012 20:45:39 GMT
# Canucks:
We are in the same boat my friend for my relo sent my passports to ottawa in the same date.... I really hope things go smoothly....
let's keep each other updated... by the way, are you in Calgary or Vancouver? i am in Vancouver.
Salam
KH78
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Post by halfwaythere on Sept 22, 2012 17:18:14 GMT
kh78
Yes, I am on US payroll and I submitted my passport to relocation advisor around August 20.
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Post by bigbrass1111 on Sept 22, 2012 19:58:15 GMT
If you think you're done with practicing patience once the Visa and BI clears, you have to adjust that thought process. Been in Kingdom just over two weeks and each day something else presents itself as an opportunity to practice patience. The only think that doesn't happen slowly here is off-camp driving, and that is absolutely nuts. Everyone drives like their tail is on fire.
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MABM
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Post by MABM on Sept 22, 2012 21:26:04 GMT
Speaking about off camp driving, once while i was on my way in my personal car to Aramco site while working with other MNC in KSA, i was being tailed by an SUV, i reached the camp, later in the day a western man came over to me during lunch and said "in my whole career i have rarely seen someone following the speed limit of this road, i.e 70Kmph, Keep up the good practise.." shaked hand with me and smiled his way back to his dining table...the man was irish...and iam not western...Not everyone in the east is insane...
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Post by kilted_highlander78 on Sept 25, 2012 14:29:44 GMT
I hear BI clearances are trickling once again,,, hopefully mine is soon. My question to Halfwaythere and Divine.. when did you guys start your hiring process? For I strated late May and gor everything cleared except for the BI which I hope soon.
All the best
KH78
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Post by Overland on Sept 25, 2012 19:10:16 GMT
KH78:
Just out of curiosity, have you flat out asked your RA if you have passed the BI, Medical, etc? I did that right after my visa was turned down (first I knew that I was even in process for the visa). Turns out that I had passed both a month prior. Nobody bothered to call me with that information.
Also of the understanding that they don't submit for visas prior to you passing at least the medical (necessary for the visa approval by the Saudi Gov't.) and the BI. But who am I to guess policy and when it changes!
STILL waiting to hear about that job le for Visa Attempt #2. 2 months and counting. Sabr and Insh!
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kilted_highlander78
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Post by kilted_highlander78 on Sept 25, 2012 19:21:26 GMT
o Overland,
I did ask my relo. about the BI, and her answer was... nothing came yet, wait. I wish I can contact SA directly to ask about this. Overland, you had your buddies in SA check on your BI, right? I had my medical and my kids' school cleared 3 months ago...
Sabr alright.... nothing else can be done.
KH78
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Post by Overland on Sept 25, 2012 19:37:32 GMT
KH:
Yes...the same buddies that keep assigning me work! If it wasn't for them, I would be really lost in this process. Just wish they had a little pull with the Consulate. I am getting better at this waiting game, my wife is starting to squirm a bit.
Sabr!
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Post by kilted_highlander78 on Sept 25, 2012 19:44:01 GMT
hahahaha.... my wife is in the same boat... Overland buddy, I sent you a pm.... look at it please. |
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Post by malaika on Sept 30, 2012 17:17:39 GMT
Kilted_Highlander78:
Is there any way you can start your thesis work from here, at least some of the preliminary work? I am afraid you will loose a lot of time; it is a big gamble, despite it being a good opportunity. Have you thought of setting up telecommunicating alliance with the insutions or collaborating with Education City or there are other facilities in USA.
However, if you have a lot of time to complete your thesis and wait to see how this unfolds, it sounds like a great study of applied research and fun!
I also had the same information of Overland and Vpainter regarding the computer programs and how the visas are handled with ASC and consulate. In addition, note ASC (Houston office) is mostly responsible for relocation (including visa process), and not your department in Saudi Aramco.
Something different from other's postings, my relocation advisor did not submit my visa until the BI and Medical was passed, but BI and Medical took 2 or less weeks. Visa on the other hand, we are going on 5-6 months.
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Post by halfwaythere on Oct 1, 2012 13:25:57 GMT
KH78
I applied for the job in 2009 and was finally interviewed in April 2012.
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