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Post by TrainingProf on Apr 23, 2013 22:04:19 GMT
Seems as though we are all in the same boat with the relo folks. I completed my orientation, visa medical and left my passport with her on April 15. I came home to a few more questions from my wife which still remain unanswered. I was pretty sure that the BI had been started but still no contact from the investigator. Has anyone passed through the BI stage without personal contact from the BI people?
I am pretty sure they are doing their best to get all they can get done before Ramadan in July. I was told that if we were not in country before July that it would be August before we got a fly date. My hope is that they are making good use of all the time they could be spending on emails on just getting us there ASAP.
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Post by kuwait2dhahran on Apr 24, 2013 3:05:06 GMT
Steven, TrainingProf, CalgaryTrooper
The relocation advisors cannot be blamed for the length of the BI process. They are merely waiting for a word from the BI team and after that they wait more for the reply from KSA (clearances) for the approval. That is not their fault. The process takes a long time. Sometimes, I think they are reluctant to approach the clearances team in KSA to get feedback. I think they need to do more of that.
They have a very tough job, being the link between us and the hiring department in KSA, and dealing with lots of applicants and waiting themselves for all these clearances to come from KSA. But at the same time there is no reason not to respond to queries that potential employees have.
I do have a question though, how long does it take for the BI report to be approved once its send to Dhahran for approval/rejection. I have looked at time line and it does vary from one week to one month even more!! But any information can be shared based on communication with your respective relocation adviser.
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Post by texas2rt on Apr 24, 2013 4:24:31 GMT
kuwait2dhahranYou know I have to agree with you on this. My relocation advisor is dealing with about 47 different candidates and she said that it has been kinda light and she said that on an avee each advisor deals with about 70 or so candidates at a time. Needless to say plus like you said that they even have to deal with the other end which is the HR in kingdom. Regardless of what they say I still wanna know my status..... :lol:
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Post by vpainter on Apr 24, 2013 4:47:15 GMT
One of the things that causes delays is something everyone gets to look forward to when they come to work for Aramco: vacation and time off.
There are different approval times sometimes because they are waiting on a person to come back from vacation. Then once that person is back there might be another person needed for the approval who is gone. If it happens to catch everyone at work, the timeline for approvals can be shorter.
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Post by Okaan on Apr 24, 2013 19:24:23 GMT
First Post
would like to say hi to everyone as well as big thanks to the moderators who have been helping all of us knowing more about SA and KSA. Hopefully we will be joining you all in KSA.
I was interviewed on 9th April, 2013 and was asked to submit the following on very next day 10th April, 2013.
• Two recent paystubs
• Passport Copy
• Postal address
So I did that and submit all above on 12th April, 2013 but I haven't got any response from them after that. In my case they didn't inform me if they will extend an offer or not. Since I was asked to submit the paystub, should I assume that the offer will follow?
Regards,
Okaan
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Post by TrainingProf on Apr 24, 2013 20:50:48 GMT
kuwait2dhahranDitto to Texas2rt. I don't envy their job. Given they only have 3 contact days per week between Houston and SA to make all this work, plus the orientations, plus dealing with 50-70 anxious and excited families, they deserve their every other Friday off. Some (like mine) don't even take all of it off just to serve us. We should all send them flowers :mrgreen:
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Post by houston1965 on Apr 25, 2013 1:49:01 GMT
Finally and after 3 months, cleared the BI. Now the Visa process.
Interviewed: Dec 4, 2012
Offer: Jan 09, 2013
BI/Medical forms: Jan 20, 2013
BI/Medical/School clearance: April 23, 2013
Visa Medical: Just started and will be done here in UAE
Orientation: Tentatively set for May 02, 2013 via VC
Good luck for all.
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Post by texas2rt on Apr 25, 2013 5:46:41 GMT
TrainingProfI agree with you and I think that we should start a thanking thread on this forum just for the memories.
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Post by Almo on Apr 27, 2013 9:34:21 GMT
o all,
This is my timeline:
Application Position: Project Engineer
Location: Dhahran, SA
Online Resume Submission to AOC: August 2012
Follow-up email from London: Nov. 27, 2012
London Interview conducted: Dec. 3, 2012
Email offer received: Dec 31, 2012
UPS offer received: Jan 06, 2013
Offer and Medical and BI paperwork mailed to AOC: Jan 17, 2013
Relocation Adviser assigned: Jan 21, 2013
Visa Medical Cleared: Jan 30, 2013
Medical & BI cleared: Feb. 28, 2013
Visa initiation process: March 3, 2013 - legalization/attestation of degrees docs. For Project engineer any engineering degree is acceptable.
Remote orientation: March 19, 2013 (Waiting for Visa block and VIL)
Visa block released: April 18, 2013
Visa application: April 22, 2013
Visa stamp: April 24, 2013
Email for notice period: April 25, 2013
Departure date: Scheduled @ Thursday 23rd May
Absolutely excited for joining soon the hiring department and meet you all.
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Post by slimka on Apr 29, 2013 17:51:11 GMT
Hi to everyone!!!
I had interview at 25.04.13, but before that I was asked for passport copy, payslip, all documents. Interview was lasting for 50 min, but after that I have no response. Is it ok that recruiter asked all info before interview? As I understand it usually gets after. :?
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Post by vpainter on Apr 30, 2013 23:32:59 GMT
Very common with Aramco to ask for the info up front.
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Post by Riz1 on May 2, 2013 10:44:23 GMT
Update on my status below
Application: December 2012
Interview Scheduled: Feb 25th 2013
Pay Slip Requested: 04th April 2013
Pay Slip Sent: 04th April 2013
Aramco replied they could not exceed or match the current salary. However, offer received but declined.
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Post by TrainingProf on May 2, 2013 21:33:07 GMT
Just a few additions
Offered Position: Program Development & Evaluation yst/Instructional Program Designer
Department: Program Development and QA
Location: Ras Tanura
Online Resume Submission to Career Site/Recruiter: November 2012
Email from Houston ASC recruiter: Jan 24, 2013
Houston Interview conducted: Saay, Feb. 16th, 2013
Email Offer Received: Mar 18, 2013
FedEx Offer, Medical and BI Received: March 19, 2013
Offer, Medical and BI paperwork mailed to ASC: March 25, 2013
Relocation Adviser assigned: April 3, 2013
Received Benefits/direct deposit/Visa app/other paperwork packet: April 4, 2013
Houston orientation and Medical: April 15, 2013
BI Started: April 13, 2013
Reference Check for BI: April 24, 2013 (First contact with BI)
Visa Medical Cleared:
Medical & BI cleared:
Visa application approved:
Departure date: ETD (per Relo) June 26, 2013
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Post by alter_calgary on May 3, 2013 2:20:22 GMT
Calgary Trooper and other friends,
I was been asked for payslip and told that they are targeting lower than my current salary and if I am flexible for that.
Is it common or usually you get some raise on top of your current salary. If that is the case, what is the range of % raise?
Another note, once you get an offer, you can decline or put a counter offer for a request to increase in salary?
Your input will be greatly appreciated as this is the only way to get and share information with each other to help making a decision.
Calgary Trooper, You are from Calagary, so your input will be much appreciated. Anyone from Alberta region or any part of Canada are requested to help me out to share your thought.
Thanks in advance.
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Post by alter_calgary on May 3, 2013 2:25:40 GMT
Riz1,
May i ask you if you finally declined completely or Aramco will come back with a revised offer?
How many times you declined the offer since from the first offer? Did you ask for more salary when you decline first time and how was the process and response from Aramco? Will your request well respected by Aramco or just declined the request?
Thanks in advance.
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