Destination Services and Relocation Services

Global LT customizes its Relocation Services to fit the needs of each individual client. Our goal is to ease the transition and to make it a positive experience for each family member. Our services include assistance with, but are not limited to the following areas:

 

Welcome Orientation

(5 hours)

• Introduction to Global LT - What our company does/Our role and our services during the relocation process
• Review of Personal Survey and Reference Sheet – Discusion of needs for housing, schooling, daily life and leisure activities, special requests
• Welcome Orientation – Overview of destination area, discussion of points of interest, delivery of Orientation Packet . (Maps, Brochures, Emergency Information, Useful tips, etc.)

**Please inform your Global LT coordinator about the company policies for the Expat in regards to housing, furniture, housewares & electronics allowances/regulations on the allocation of allowances/ necessary stipulations in home lease contracts/ company car, etc.

 

Home Selection

(10-16 hours)

• Discussion of housing options – Type of housing/neighborhood, proximity to work, proximity to points of interest/recreation areas
• List of Appropriate Choices – Based on discussed preferences assignee will receive list of housing choices
• Housing search – Visit and revisit Apartment, condos, houses
• Assistance with Lease Review – Forward the lease to HR Representative for review and approval, explanation of lease terms to expat
• Upon request - Assistance with hotel reservations/corporate housing- 2 hrs

** Some states/countries require a realtor commission fee, to be paid by the assignee or company. Please let your Global LT coordinator know who is responsible for this fee –if applicable.

 

School Selection

(6 hours)

• Introduction to School Districts – Overview of school system, discussion of schooling options
• School Visits - Arrange and accompany tour of schools
• Language Information – Accompany to evaluation of language proficiency
• Enrollment Information – Assistance with school enrollment

Community Orientation

(8 hours)

• Driving Tour of Area – Tour of areas close to home and work
• Community Tour – Tour of points of interests (e.g. post office, parks, bank, stores, clubs), recreational activities and cultural highlights
• Shopping - Overview of stores, malls, international shopping options
• Restaurants – Information on popular places to eat and to go out

Furniture Selection

(3-5 hours)

• Furniture options – Overview of furniture, appliance stores and furniture rental options
• Rental furniture Assistance – Assistance with furniture selection, lease and delivery

Utilities

(4 hours)

• Assistance with set-up of - Gas, Electricity, Water, Trash
• Overview of optional utilites – Information on phone, internet, cable providers
• Upon request – Assistance with set-up of phone, internet, cable – 2 hrs

Banking

(2 hours)

• Overview Banking Sector – Explanation of differences in banking to home country
• Opening Accounts – Schedule and accompany to bank appointment

Social Security Card

(if applicable, 2 hours)

• Explanation of Process – Definition of SS and need of SSN
• Visit Social Security Office – Assistance obtaining SSN

Driver's License

(if applicable, 3-6 hours)

• Driving Rules – Overview of Driving Rules in Destination Country
• Driving Tests – Scheduling of and accompany to written and road tests

Miscellaneous

(Upon Request)

• Visit to Doctor’s Office – Accompany assignee to doctor’s office
• Hospitals/Birthing Centers – Accompany to initial visits
• Home and Auto Insurance – Provide information on insurances
• Other

Notes

• Packages of services are available at reduced rates
• Services are performed in the most logical order for the circumstances of the family and do not necessarily follow this outline
• A minimum of 4 hours is billed per request for one time type requests

Please contact us to learn more.