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Guide Lines for International Relocation |
- Establish whether your qualifications and work experience are relevant
in this country or not. Contact the relevant Professional Body for your
profession in that country and establish what the licensure requirements
would be, or alternatively see Licensing Requirements for your
particular profession.
- Generally speaking these Professional Bodies will require the
following information, so start collecting:
- Original Educational Transcripts and Qualifications;
- Professional References;
- Certificates of Good Standing from your own Professional Body;
- Post-qualification experience
(the information required will vary according to different
professions)
- Such research will help convince prospective employers that you are
serious about moving to their country.
- Also assess the financial implications of licensure in that country
and determine whether you have the required funds to do so.
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- Look for suitable Jobs in your particular profession.
- Research various employers and establish whether they can
offer you what you are after.
- If possible, determine benefits associated with working for an
employer. This might include: likely work experience and
exposure, salary, employee benefit plans; relocation allowances
etc. If you have any questions contact a Alda staff
representative, or use our on-line
help and we'll be happy to assist you in this regard.
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- Once you have applied through Alda, you should always follow-up
after a few days to ensure receipt of your resume as well as to confirm
your interest in the position.
- Always let Alda know if you are about to accept a position elsewhere
or if you have had a change of heart.
- In your Resume, try to give as much
detail as possible, but do this as concisely as possible. Explain your
experience and educational qualifications if they differ from that of
the other country. See Alda's Career Tips
for information on resume writing, and other related topics.
- Very importantly, you should ensure that you include an e-mail address
in your resume, as many employers will not contact you any other way.
- Prepare for Interviews by formulating
responses to possible questions. It is likely that your first
interaction with a prospective employer will be on the telephone, so
prepare for a telephonic interview as well.
- Before quitting your current job, make sure that you have received a
written offer of employment from your new employer.
- Once you have read the "fine print" and are happy with the
contents of the offer, send back a written/signed acceptance of the
offer.
- Make sure that you keep copies of this documentation as you will more
than likely require it for Visa/Immigration purposes
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Begin the Visa/Immigration Application Process
- Allow ample time for this stage, as processing times
can take many months, depending on the destination
country.
- Establish what Visa's are available in certain
countries and what you would qualify for. Examples might
include: Holiday working visas, Ancestral visas,
Temporary Work Permits etc. - these vary according to
different countries. See Visa & Immigration
information for your particular profession.
- Decide whether you wish to pursue a Temporary working
visa option, or if you would prefer to apply for
Permanent Residency (if applicable). Bear in mind that
both options would require a full medical examination,
as well as obtaining police clearance certificates.
- United States and Canadian citizens can consider
utilizing the NAFTA temporary work visa in certain
healthcare professions. See if your profession is
covered by NAFTA.
- Also consider what (if any) working visas would be
applicable to your spouse, bearing in mind that they too
would be seeking employment in your new country. For
example, the Spousal Employment Authorization in Canada.
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Visa
and Immigration Links
- Canada
- United
States
- United
Kingdom
- Australia
- New
Zealand
- United
Arab Emirates
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- Again allow as much time as possible for this stage.
- Consider the following costs associated with your move:
- Flights/transportation costs ;
- Furniture removal ;
- initial car rental;
- Food and temporary accommodation;
- Apartment rental rates (first and last months rent);
- down-payments on vehicles (buying or leasing); etc.
- Settle all outstanding debts, close accounts, obtain tax
clearances etc. in your home country.
- If possible, leave sufficient funds to continue Life Insurance
Policies and the like, until such time as you are able to set up
such policies in your new country.
- Collect as much personal information as possible incl. Letters
of Good Standing from your bank, letters of reference from
Insurers, Birth Certificates, Medical and Dental Records, School
reports and certificates for children, Drivers licenses etc.
Bear in mind that you will be an unknown entity in your new
country and will need to re-establish yourself in most respects.
- Try to bring Credit Cards with you, as applying for new ones
can be a difficult and lengthy process. Credit cards can often
be asked for as identification when paying by cheque, or when
renting a car or video etc.
- Find out more about Banking
Services in your new country and give some thought as to
which bank you would like to join.
- Obtain an International Drivers license before leaving, and
then obtain your drivers license in your new country as soon as
possible (this will help lower insurance premiums).
- Ensure that you have taken out Temporary Travel Insurance
including Medical Coverage, before departing from your home
country. There are very often waiting periods before new
employees are permitted access to Medical Insurance.
- If you are on prescription medicine, try to bring an adequate
supply along with you as it may be difficult to obtain
initially.
- Be realistic about commuting distances, and try to find
accommodation as close to your place of work as possible.
- On arrival, try to establish a social network as soon as
possible, as this will go a long way towards helping you settle
into your new surroundings. Contact other expatriates if
possible - you'll be amazed at how many there might be.
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