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Post by Wedge on Sept 23, 2014 11:58:12 GMT
Hi Folks
Thanks for everyone's input into this forum. Here is my timeline for Bus Sys yst II position:
Initial contact from recruiter: Feb-5-14
Interview request from AOC: May-15-14
Payslips, completed application form and additional info submitted: May-19-14
Interview at AOC in London: Jun-6-14
Offer received: Jun-12-14 - GC13, Global payroll, Family Status: Wife & 2 boys (11 & 9)
BI/Medical docs submitted: Jun-17-14
Mass of other documentation submitted: Jun-24-14
Visa medical in London: Jul-7-14
Passports submitted: Sep-07-14
Passposts stamped with Visa: Sep-09-14 (was very quick!)
Final clearance: Sep-11-14
Predeparture orientation: Sep-26-14
Departure date: Nov-12-14
Some notes:
My relo rarely replied to email queries but was always available to phone.
There's quite a lot of paperwork to be submitted after the intial offer.
I was never offically told that I'd passed my BI and Medical.
My departure date could have been much earlier, e.g. end of Sep14 - I just have things to sort out at home, and work most of my notice period.
The school had an issue about the immunisations for my youngest son (9). I'm still not sure if this has been fully resolved.
For UK based applicants at least, Harley Medical seem to take care of the degree attestation etc and I've had no problems.
I'm hoping the PDO that I'll attend this week will clarify any other queries I, and in particular my wife, may have.
All in all I'd say the process has gone fairly smoothly, and quicker than I'd thought.
Happy to reply to any queries.
Cheers
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Post by dunkinmocha on Sept 25, 2014 21:15:25 GMT
o All, Many thanks to the wonderful people here & all the help that this forum has provided us. It has so much information and definitely makes the wait seem a lot shorter (every time I get anxious I just come back here, it's good to know that so many people are on the same boat lol). We've decided to share our timeline as our mini contribution. My husband is a G12, Supply Chain yst, processed by ASC Houston. February 2014 - application submitted via Aramco jobsite. June 9 2014 - on-site interview in Houston June 11 2014 - contingent offer received July 23 2014 - visa Medical & Orientation Sept 24 2014 - visa le received & passport submitted to be stamped Oct 30 2014 - ETD From our experience it seems like every RA handles cases differently. Our RA never responds her calls (she even told us she doesn't bother checking them because she gets so many calls). But when we do e-mail her, she will respond. Most of the times if it's regarding FAQ's, she will answer in a few days. We've asked her for advise on a few urgent matters and she replied right away. No matter what happens, just be nice and respectful to your RA...that always seem to help.  We were never told when the BI was cleared. Overall it seems to be a pretty smooth ride, so we are very grateful! Looking forward to meeting you all in KSA!! |
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Post by dream on Sept 29, 2014 20:34:33 GMT
v painter,I have a question, if the recruiter tells you that your offer has been put on hold for until next year, does that in any way mean that it has been rejected or has it actually been put on hold? Do you know of anyone who has experienced that before and then received the offer later? If they have already sent you an email congratulating you that your interview was successful and wait for the offer now and then few months later the recruiter, when contacted tells you that it has been put on hold till next year what are the odds of you getting the offer? Should we still be hopeful?
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Post by May2015 on Sept 30, 2014 13:40:23 GMT
I was told by my RA that all applicants "in process" will have to be in KSA before the end of 2014. I was wondering is anyone else received same info. I am still awaiting visa le.
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Post by vpainter on Oct 1, 2014 0:38:31 GMT
Dream, yes people have been placed on hold before and eventually receive an offer.
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Post by Fahad326 on Oct 9, 2014 16:14:07 GMT
Dears:
I was interviewed in April this year for an IT Systems Engineer, I was contacted by Aramco HR to Submit an NOC(Because I based in KSA). I submitted my NOC to the person who interviewed me(Because he asked me to do so).
But last I got a call from a recruitment company to submit my documents, Degree,passport copy etc. I am bit confused because I the person in Aramco told me its a direct aramco vacancy then why this recruitment company came in between?
Do we have such examples where such recruitment companies are involved ?
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Post by Shammal on Oct 22, 2014 16:40:54 GMT
Houston called this morning with stamped US passports. It took 8 days from receiving the visa le. They want to book tickets today and suggested either the 13th or the 20th of Nov.
They expect Rakah but advised we should get there soon in case that changes.
That will be 9 months from first contact by a recruiter. We're doing the happy dance!
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Post by anctjt on Oct 22, 2014 17:53:40 GMT
Great news Shammal! I just sent you a PM with a question
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Post by anctjt on Oct 22, 2014 20:16:06 GMT
Just got my visa today!!!!  Here is my updated timeline for a Contracts Representative position: May 29 - Phone call with headhunter June 2 - Brief call from Aramco June 10 - Interview in Houston June 12 - Email notice of offer June 16 - Formal offer received June 23 - Revised offer received June 24 - Offer accepted July 2 - Submitted all paperwork July 8 - BI/Medical cleared, school acceptance July 16 - Remote visa medical exam scheduled July 24 - Remote Orientantion Webex  ?? - Visa medical cleared (I dont have a date, but probably before July 31) October 13 - Visa le received/Viusa applied October 21 - Visa approved November 21 - Tentative relocation date |
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Post by rft on Dec 5, 2014 19:58:28 GMT
Thought I'd submit my timeline so far for GC 12 family status: Applied on website - Dec 2013 Initial Contact - May 29 3014 Interview at ASC - June 12 2014 Pay stubs submitted - June 18, 2014 5 months of "On Hold" Status Email offer rcv'd - Nov 11, 2014 Offer Accepted - Nov 12, 2014 FedEx offer rcv'd - Nov 14, 2014 Relo Advisor 1st contact - Nov 22, 2014 Offer, BI, and Health docs returned - Nov 24, 2014 Benefits docs and other stuff submitted - Nov 29, 2014 Remote Medical Completed - Dec 5, 2014 BI Cleared - Dec 23, 2014 Passports submitted to ASC - Jan 19, 2015 Passports stamped - Process has been very smooth so far. |
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Post by amna78 on Dec 5, 2014 21:28:47 GMT
Hi rft,
can you also let us you know which office you are recruited from (AOC, ASC or any other?)
and also, which department you will be joining?
thanks
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Post by Luckystar on Dec 9, 2014 11:44:40 GMT
So here is my husbands Timeline for a Support Role....seems to have been super speedy compared to some, 4 months from Application to Relocation. I hope those still waiting hear very soon, I know being patient is very difficult when you want something, hopefully it will be worth the wait.
Timeline
mid/end Aug - approached by AOC Advisor and applied for job
7th Oct 2014 - Invited to Interview
21st Oct 2014 - Interview in London
28th Oct 2014 - 2014 Offer by phone and e-mail
30th Oct 2014 - Offer accepted
3rd Nov 2014 - All forms returned
11th Nov 2014 - SAMCO requested GP Reports on two medical conditions for wife
13th Nov 2014 - Visa Medical in London and reports handed in re conditions
17th Nov - Passed SAMSO Medical Forms
20th Nov - Background check cleared and passports sent to Saudi Embassy in London
25th November - Visas stamped in passport and letter given to say all contingencies cleared. Notice handed in.
- Due to fly out end Dec and family to follow mid Jan
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Post by PCPC on Jan 7, 2015 22:37:04 GMT
Hi All Here is my partial timeline. As an when I get the updates I will post it
Plant Design Engineer
Applied in Feb 2014 online
Interview in London AOC : 8-12-2014
Receive 1st feedback from HR: 15-12-2014 stating Aramco wants to have 2nd interview
2nd contact by HR: 15-12-2014 (Advised SA would confirm the 2nd interview date)
Received Offer : 30-12-2014 (Out of blue without 2nd interview)
Acceptance of Offer : 31-12-2014
Relocation representative : 05-1-2015
Background Investigation started : 05-1-2014
Visa Medical : Booked for 19-1-2015
School Clearance: 21-01-2015
Contingencies clearance: XX-XX-XXXX
Interview to Contingencies clearance - 2 months- fast process impressed by Aramco Relocation Advisor.
Pre-departure orientation : 04-02-2015
Passports stamped: 10-02-2015
Travel date: Enf of Marcch
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Post by rft on Jan 27, 2015 16:37:10 GMT
Just received final clearance letter today. Passports are stamped and we'll be heading over next month. I'll be working on RT but have not been notified of a housing assignment yet. Movers are scheduled for Feb 13th. I'll be traveling over with my family: wife and 2 daughter (3 month old and 3.5 year-old). We're super excited! Thank you all for the wealth of knowledge and all the advice.
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Post by GTSA123 on Jan 28, 2015 16:51:42 GMT
rft,
where was your passport submitted? US or Canadian consulates?
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?? - Visa medical cleared (I dont have a date, but probably before July 31)