Destination Services and Relocation Services

Global LT, Ltd. 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.