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Post by bogiefrommuskogee on Sept 4, 2015 15:09:37 GMT
We have another Eid coming up so things might slow for a couple of weeks. Be patient. After this Eid, it will be business as usual for many months.
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Post by VictorRaj on Sept 4, 2015 16:55:33 GMT
Processing should be faster between October to December.. No more holidays.
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Post by expatinwaiting on Sept 4, 2015 17:57:31 GMT
We're also in the last few of weeks leading up to the Hajj (8th-12th of Dhul Hijjah), so the poor consular staff are probably inundated with a backlog of last-minute Hajj visa applications. For reference, Eid is on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, insha, and today is the 20th of Dhul Qa'dah. We all better get used to the Hijri calendar  |
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Post by ToesInTheSand on Sept 4, 2015 23:35:29 GMT
That's funny you post that about the calendar... our Relo Advisor just sent us the next package of paperwork around shipping and the guide and such. There is an "estimated time of arrival in KSA of Oct 30th". I was thinking to myself that is extremely aggressive considering the holiday and the Radium incident.
I would love to be mobilized that quickly, but wow... its a bit overwhelming if we are that close. So much to do!
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Post by Cypress_KSA on Sept 26, 2015 16:00:06 GMT
Here is my timeline for US payroll coming from Houston,TX. May 15, First week. Got contacted by headhunter and sent my resume. May 15, Second week. ASC recruiter contacted asking to choose a interview date from a few available slots. Interview scheduled for last week of May. May 15, Last week. Interviewed twice with same team on different days. June 15, First week. Asked to send details of certain work experince I shared in interview & submit paystubs. July 15, First week. Headhunter informed me an offer is in works. July 15, Second week. Offer recieved. July 15, Second week. Offer accepted. Relocation advisor assigned by ASC. July 15, Third week. Sent all the info requeted by ASC for BI/Med to assigned relo adv. July 15, Fourth week. Relo advisor gives tentative date of Aug 31st as departure date. August 15, First week. BI contacts for a clarification. August 15, Second week. Move co-ordinator assigned for shipping household stuff. August 15, Third week. Sent passports for Visa to relo adv. August 15, Fourth week. Relo adv. informs, visa granted. Sets a date for movers to come pack household. Sept 15, First week. Relo adv. sends visa stamped passports back to me.Shares flight dates that have been booked. Sept 15, Second week. Movers come in and pack stuff for 3 days. We fly out to KSA 2 days after movers leave. WE ARE IN KSA  |
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Post by expatinwaiting on Oct 6, 2015 22:30:03 GMT
A big thank you goes out to the aramcoexpats.com forum community for its support and the wealth of information it made available throughout the process. While we aren't in KSA yet, I'm posting my timeline with the hope that others may benefit. I will provide updates when able. For context, we are a family of 6 coming from the US. Early April 2015 - Submitted resume Mid-April 2015 - On-site interview with senior team members Mid-May 2015 - Phone interview with hiring manager; advised that an offer would be extended Early June 2015 - Submitted pay stubs Mid-June 2015 - Advised of an org change and need to reinterview Late June 2015 - Video interview Late July 2015 - Birth of daughter +10 Days - Received and accepted offer Early-mid August 2015 - Submitted documentation (BI, relocation, visa apps, schooling, etc.) and completed remote medical tests Late August 2015 - Received notification of BI and visa medical clearance via phone Early September 2015 - Remote orientation and submitted passports for visa applications Late September 2015 - Received email notification that the visas have been issued Early October 2015 - Received, signed and returned final clearance letter. + 1 Day - Received and confirmed travel itinerary for a departure on October 27th, 2015. + 2 Days - Received passports/arrival packet and contact from personal effects coordinator and origin agent via email .....description of pre-departure madness to come as time permits... October 28, 2015 - after 7 months of wondering and then 30+ hrs of near sleep deprivation, we are finally in Rakah. Pizza Hut's definition of large is questionable, but the walk to greet the delivery guy wasn't bad. Now the real work begins |
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Post by ToesInTheSand on Oct 7, 2015 9:58:26 GMT
We had our orientation and medicals on Sept 16.
No word on BI or medical results yet.
Remaining patient and a bit anxious.
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Post by Urmiu82 on Oct 8, 2015 14:12:43 GMT
ToesInTheSand,
In the same boat we are.. it seems!
We had our orientation on Sep 16th as well, in Houston. Coincidentally, we are also waiting on BI and Medical results; though we did receive the "Visa" medical approval.
This I suppose is the hardest part.. waiting at the starting line.. wanting to begin the marathon of packing, listing house, saying goodbye's (temporarily), moving, etc.
Exciting and nerve-wrecking at the same time.
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Post by ToesInTheSand on Oct 16, 2015 1:59:30 GMT
Great news received today! We were cleared to submit for visa. Apparently BI and Medicals are all good.
I dropped off the passports with relo advisor this morning. New anticipated mobilization to Rakah is late November.
Time to put the house up for sale!
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Post by Famwelnl on Oct 21, 2015 12:55:10 GMT
Update for our timeline!
Feb 2015: Contacted by recruiter
March 2015: We were waiting for an interview date, but we heard nothing.
April 2015: On holiday / vacation abroad
May 2015: Contact with recruiter
May 2015: Interview by phone
End May 2015: Face to face interview in Istanbul (AOC)
May 29 2015: positive feedback on face to face interview (AOC)
June 4 2015: Offer received
June 10 2015: Offer accepted and submitted BI and medical
June 17 2015: Contact with RO
June 18 2015: Contact with visa agency
June 20 2015: Degree attestation at DUO
July 13 2015: Clearance on BI
August 7 2015: Submit visa and passport for stamp
August 10 2015: Received stamped passport
August 17 2015: Put in notice (2 months) and received the clearance email
October 19: Husband in KSA
I hope we (children and me) are able to come out during Christmas break (28 December).
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Post by ToesInTheSand on Oct 30, 2015 20:39:28 GMT
Time to update the timeline! March 02 - Received unsolicited email via LinkedIn from recruiter March 09 - Sent CV to recruiter March 11 - Initial phone interview with recruiter March 30 - Second interview via Telepresence with in-country team April 27 - Third interview via Video Conference with in-country leadership May 04 - Received request for a narrative of my work history highlighting what I bring to Aramco May 07 - Delivered above narrative as requested May 07 - Received email informing me I was no longer considered for the opportunity :? June 25 - Received phone call from recruiter that I was now going to receive an offer for the position  June 25 - Received request for Payslips, copies of diplomas, and certifications June 29 - Sent above requested documents July 14 - Resent above requested documents Told to be patient as Ramadan is upon us, should hear back Week of August 3 Waiting for the holidays to be over for feedback. August 06 - Recruiter was out sick and a couple of "good things are coming" messages. August 19 - Message from Recruiter stating I am still "on the radar, just taking care of some administration issues." August 26 - Offer received! August 27 - Offer accepted! August 28 - Pre-employment contingency forms all completed and sent electronically and via FedEx August 31 - All hard copy documents received in Aramco Office Sept 1 - First contact with BI with request for clarification and additional information Sept 1 - Responded to BI and provided updated work and references Sept 2 - First contact with Relo Advisor via Email Sept 3 - Phone conversation with Relo Advisor - Set Medical and Orientation for Sept 16 Sept 4 - Submitted passport for renewal prior to visa request. Oct 15 - Notified we cleared BI and Medical - Submitted passports for visa. Oct 29 - Passports and visas complete! Oct 29 - Received final clearance letter! Oct 30 - Put in my 2 weeks notice at work. :? Tentative Nov 4 - Shipment Evaluation Nov 24 - Pack and Load Nov 29 - Fly out of IAH! :shock: |
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Post by Urmiu82 on Nov 2, 2015 15:35:09 GMT
Congrats ToesInTheSand on your upcoming move! we are still waiting on our clearance... Hoping it will be soon but patience will be key. We are still hoping to be there by end of year if possible.
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Post by alter_alberta on Nov 4, 2015 4:06:28 GMT
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Returning on this board for all valuable information.
Just wondering if anyone for Unconventional Gas project has been interviewed recently in Houston. Appreciate for the status of the process for interview in Oct 3rd week.
Thanks,
AA
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Post by drsjball on Nov 10, 2015 12:55:28 GMT
o,
The Saudi Aramco team were in London for Unconventional Group interviews (not sure if other groups were also present) the following week before returning to Saudi I think.
Was told unofficially by recruiter 2 weeks for feedback, which tallies with many (but not all) timelines I have read. As the two week point hasn't arrived for me yet, nothing to report I am afraid.
This is an assumption on my part, but I assume if the interview wasn't successful and you weren't even to be put on hold, this would be told to you pretty quickly i.e. before 2 weeks?
Out of interest, if you don't mind me asking, have you received any feedback yet?
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Post by alter_alberta on Nov 11, 2015 5:58:21 GMT
Hi Drsjball,
I haven't heard back yet.
Waiting to hear one way or another.
Cheers
AA
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