Relocation Information

Following is a brief overview of the international relocation process. This section is provided to assist you with questions you may have initially during the interview stage.

We will thoroughly review the relocation details with you once you have received an offer of employment. Once you are overseas, we will provide a comprehensive orientation and overview in your community and your mentor will be available to help you through the process of getting settled.

• Once you have signed an offer letter, the Falls Church office will initiate a move request with freight forwarder. The freight forwarder will contact you to arrange the details of your move including the evaluation of your goods. See Packing and Shipment.
  
• The relocation coordinator will contact you to arrange air travel which is paid in advance by SAIC. Arrangements will be made for a rental car to be used at your overseas location during shipment of your personal vehicle. The maximum reimbursable amount for a rental car is $500. You will need to check with your bank and your insurance company before shipping your automobile overseas. If you have an automobile loan, the institution financing your loan will be interested in what you do with their car. It will be necessary for you to obtain a letter from them authorizing you to take the automobile out of the United States.
  
• Prior to your departure you will receive an advance check from SAIC to assist you with expenses during your first two weeks. You will be required to complete an expense report and to account for all expenses incurred during your relocation. See Advanced Funds and Arrangements.
  
• When you arrive at your overseas location, project office staff or your community mentor will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel or billeting room where you will stay until permanent quarters can be arranged. If billeting is not available and you stay in a hotel, your supervisor will assist you in obtaining a "Statement of Non-availability" from billeting. This document must be submitted with your relocation expense report.
  
• You must have a Military ID card to gain access to Army, Navy and Air Force facilities; therefore, obtaining your ID card will be a top priority on your second day in country. Your mentor or the project office staff will assist you in this process.
  
• During your first few days in your new community, your mentor will give you a brief tour of the area in which you will be living and working.
  
• Another top priority during your first few days is to start looking for housing. The search for Permanent Housing can be frustrating and the most trying part of your transition.
  
• Your pets are welcome to accompany or join you on your overseas assignment. However, the military will not pay for their transportation. You are responsible for their care and transportation arrangements. Please visit http://www.petair.de for information or you can coordinate your pet's travel on the same airline on which you are traveling once your itinerary has been confirmed. We suggest that you check with the Embassy for the country to which you are assigned for updated pet regulations. Also, your veterinarian will be helpful in determining what inoculations your pet will need and travel precautions for air travel.