Contract finalized with Aurubis HR (including rental allowances).

Work with KPMG on getting your Visa and set up Embassy visit. KPMG can also answer any questions related to taxes, salary and contract.

Connect with Wetzel Services to begin services (once official authorization is provided by Aurubis Richmond HR). Submit Relocation Questionnaire.

Decide on best week for Look and See visit (discuss with Wetzel Relo and HR. Typically 4-6 weeks before contract date is best)

Schedule travel details for Look and See with HR: flight, rental car, hotel (Crown Plaza typically reserved).

Schedule appointments for Look and See week with Wetzel (welcome meeting, bank, school appointments, rental tours, and Intercultural Training).

Bring following items/prepare for the Look and See trip: Passports, Visa (if applicable), phone with appropriate international service.

Look and See Trip -

• Attend Welcome Meeting with Wetzel.

• Attend bank appointment to set up basic checking accounts (bring Passport, Visa, or another government ID, and US cash of at least $100).

• Tour apartments or homes with local agent (3-4 apartments, 5-7 SF homes).

• Attend first half of Intercultural Training (optional).

• Tour daycares and schools (if applicable).

• Meet with HR to discuss internal topics (payroll, uniforms and boot vouchers, etc ).

• Look and See closure meeting. Finalize timeline for transfer (discuss corporate housing options and any freight moves).

• Schedule transfer travel plans for start of contract with HR (flights, rental or pool car, hotel/housing).

Transfer Details After Arrival -

• Get local phone service as needed.

• Work with HR for local ongoing transportation.

• HR onboarding

• Visit Social Security Office to apply for Social Security number. Need to be in the US for at least 3 days first.

• Update bank with any contact information, Visa or Social Security number updates.

• Visit the Department of Motor Vehicles to apply for driver’s license (within 30 days of residency in GA and 90 days in SC).

• Obtain renters insurance and finalize utility setups.

• Home entry walk through and key handover with Landlord. Complete home entry forms.

• School entry. Update Immunizations as needed.

• Attend second half of Intercultural Training (optional).

• Receive freight container if applicable.

• Finalize transfer with a closure phone call with Wetzel and provide feedback.