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Post by Shammal on Aug 20, 2014 21:38:40 GMT
Once the BI is cleared both in the US and Saudi, I would also like to know what the Visa process(post Visa le) entails. Does the KSA still conduct a hasty BI of their own, or is it a formality at that point?
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Post by fsaeed81 on Aug 21, 2014 20:12:08 GMT
My passport has been at the Houston consulate for about 3 weeks but still not stamped. I believe there is a delay due to Eid holiday and visa requests for Hajj.
Has anyone recently had theirs stamped after the Eid Holiday (after August 05)?
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Post by M_A on Aug 26, 2014 20:09:47 GMT
Very useful thanks.
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Post by vpainter on Aug 26, 2014 20:13:09 GMT
Aramco is usually flexible. They understand having to work out your notice and baby deliveries. It has only been if your position is a critical one that needs you immediately. Then talk to your supervisor and go home for the delivery. You will have to pay your own way and probably won't get paid for the time off.
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Post by fsaeed81 on Aug 28, 2014 6:25:11 GMT
I appreciate everyone's assistance on this forum. Your input is very appreciated.
I can finally write my timeline:
Applied Online: Jan-3-2014
Initial contact from recruiter: Apr-23-2014
Interview Request from ASC: Apr-23-2014
Revised CV+Application Submitted: May-2-2014
Interview (Houston): May-12-2014
Paystub & Additional Info Submitted: May-30-2014
Offer received: Jun-13-2014
Did the Ren and Stimpy dance: Jun-13-2014
Offer Accepted Jun-16-2014
BI / Medical Docs submitted via FedEx: Jun-25-2014
BI / Medical Cleared: July-10-2014
Visa le Received by ASC: July-16-2014
Visa Medical: July-16-2014
Visa Medical Cleared: July-22-2014
Passports Submitted: Aug-05-2014
Passports Stamped w/ Visa: Aug-27-2014
Final Clearance: Aug-27-2014
Departure Date: Sept-22-2014
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Post by crooner on Aug 28, 2014 13:47:20 GMT
Greetings fellow WOVers!!!
I wanted to post an update on this "Timeline" thread. Today is my 1 year anniversary from being contacted by ASC to come in for an interview. Since then, it has been a long road of interviews, offer letter, documents, waiting, background and medical retakes, more waiting, and finally... waiting. :?
My family and I are hoping all this waiting pays off. We're staying the course and hopefully will see you all soon! Insh!
Crooner
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Post by amna78 on Aug 28, 2014 15:18:32 GMT
Congrats!! fsaeed81,
Have you been told as to your housing?
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Post by anctjt on Aug 28, 2014 16:57:53 GMT
Congratulations fsaeed81!
Once you had your visa, how was your relocation date determined? Did you have any input on your date and was there any flexibility?
Thanks, Tom
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Post by fsaeed81 on Aug 28, 2014 17:01:25 GMT
Amna, at the moment were slated for Rakah, but my relocation advisor said she will confirm 6 days prior to flight.
We're on US payroll; I'm hoping we do end up in Rakah and not DT
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Post by fsaeed81 on Aug 28, 2014 17:09:15 GMT
anctjt,
I was given a time frame of about 10 continuous days to choose from. Very flexable. These days took my resignation time and a few extra days for packing into consideration.
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Post by mani4alll on Aug 29, 2014 8:37:34 GMT
Hi all,
Here is my timeline, it is in process faster than expected.....
Interview Request (email): May 10, 2014
Interview and initial orientation: May 14, 2014
Congratulatory e-mail received: May 22, 2014
Offer received (email): June 03 , 2014
Offer Accepted: June 09, 2014
BI / Medical documents Submitted : June 10, 2014
BI started : June 26, 2014
Visa le received : August 5, 2014
Visa Medical done : August 12, 2014
Visa Medical Cleared: August 12, 2014
BI cleared : date not known. Being informed by relocation advisor that it is cleared.
Passports submitted : August 12, 2014
Passport Visa Stamped September 12, 2014
Resignation from current employer : Spetember 15, 2014
Tendative departure date : September 25, 2014
Actual Departure Date: TBD
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Post by erdna_oaoj on Aug 29, 2014 14:21:37 GMT
o fellows, here´s my final timeline
Engineer
Applied in August 2013
Interview in London AOC : 15-11-2013
Received Offer : 19-11-2013
Acceptance of Offer : 22-11-2013
Relocation representative : 03-12-2013
Background Investigation started : 05-12-2013
Visa Medical : 10-12-2013
School Clearance: 09-01-2014
Contingencies clearance: 13-01-2014
Interview to Contingencies clearance - 2 months
Visa block requested: 14-01-2014
New visa Medical : 11 March 2014 ( visa medical expire after 90 days) cleared on 03.26.14
Pre-departure orientation : 19 March 2014
3rd Visa Medical : 12.06.2014
Visa block released : 21.08.2014
Passports stamped: 29.08.2014
Travel date: 08.10.2014
Total time: 13 months
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Post by mexgeo on Sept 3, 2014 20:43:37 GMT
Hi everybody
I share my timeline so far (Geologist)
28/02/2014 Interview in Houston ASC
03/03/2014 Succesful Interview notice and payslips request
02/04/2014 Offer received electronically
03/04/2014 Offer review requested
17/04/2014 Revised offer received
20/04/2014 Revised offer accepted
22/05/2014 BI and Medical contingencies initiated
05/06/2014 Visa process initiated (degree legalized)
02/09/2014 Visa le arrived in Houston
03/09/2014 Original Documents sent for translation and Visa application
Probable date of relocation in KSA : Mid November, they said.
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Post by pumaxsempre on Sept 20, 2014 15:02:50 GMT
o Aramco Expats -
Several posts have been written regarding departure date flexibility, but I thought I would present my situation.
I am going through ASC Houston. I was notified on 9/17/2014 that my Visa le has been secured, and for me to submit my Passport (which I did immediately). I was told that after my Passport is submitted to the consulate, it would take around 10 business days for the Visa to be issued (beginning of October).
I am thrilled to go and start on this new chapter! But as I am single and leaving my family behind, I would like to spend Thanksgiving with my mom. I don't want to ask too much from my future employer, but would anybody foresee a December 1st departure date as asking 'too much?'
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Post by vpainter on Sept 21, 2014 23:06:09 GMT
You could contact your relocater and ask them to wait to put the visa in your passport immediately, but to put it in allowing you time to spend Thanksgiving with your mom.
Once your visa has been placed in your passport, there is then a time table for how long that visa is good for. If you do not take it, then you will be waiting again for a visa. When you receive your visa, it should tell you how long you have to use it. Of it is 90 days, you should be able to have Thanksgiving with your family. If it is less, you have a decision to make. Take it and use it or wait for a new one, no teeling how long that will take in today's visa block requirements.
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