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johnslat · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:59 pm Post subject:

Dear JohnRambo,

I'm sorry to say that I have no idea about the procedure. That was all handled by my employer, the Institute of Public Administration (a government agency.) Upon arrival, I would hand over my passport, get a "temporary iqama" for about a week, and then receive my "real iqama."

It isn't something an individual worker can do on his/her own. It has to be done by one's legal employer/sponsor.

Regards,
John

JohnRambo · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 183

johnslat · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:55 pm Post subject:

Dear JohnRambo,

Oh, in the States all I had to do was get the medical and a (local) police background check. I never had to authenticate my diploma and get an apostille, thank God.

The medical check's weren't as stringent back then. For my first one (back in '80) I was just about broke, so I went to give plasma and talked the doctor at the center into filling it all it (it probably didn't hurt that he reeked of whiskey and I slipped him $10.)

For another, I went to a public health clinic in Tampa, Florida and got it done for free.

Regards,
John

JohnRambo · Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 183

johnslat · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:20 pm Post subject:

Dear JohnRambo,

As I mentioned on another posting, if the background check is dated (and I assume it is,) that could pose a problem. It's two months old and from a place you're not currently living, right? If someone connects the dots, it might create difficulties (or, given Saudi, it might not Very Happy

)

Regards,
John