Before signing

Before you sign, check whether the evidence is strong enough

What HR said is not the same as what you can prove. Here, each item has only one check: written in the contract or not written in the contract.

Pre-Signing Evidence Data

  • Research indicates that over 40% of overseas offers have at least one critical clause missing from the contract at signing stage, most commonly visa support terms and clawback conditions.
  • The 3 most overlooked check dimensions: whether the legal employer and contract type match the actual employment relationship, whether relocation allowance clawback conditions are clearly stated, and whether all verbal promises are documented in writing before signing.
  • This tool: Automatically carries forward interview-stage confirmed status, checks each item against contract evidence, flags high-risk gaps, and generates a pre-signing email template.

Signing evidence check

Only check one thing: whether it is written in the contract. Items unconfirmed in interview and missing from the contract come first.

In contract 0High risk 10

Confirmed during interview

None

Not confirmed during interview

Not in contract

Is the salary gross or net?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

What is the legal employer and contract type?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

How do probation and notice periods work?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

Is visa / work authorization support written down?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

What if the visa fails?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

Does the start date match the visa timeline?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

Is the relocation allowance fully clear?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

Is housing / temporary accommodation covered?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

When do benefits / insurance start?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk
Not in contract

Are there any repayment or clawback terms?

Not confirmed during interview and not in the contract. Fix before signing.

High risk

Follow-up email to HR

Subject: Offer clarification before next step

Here is a short message you can copy to HR.

Hi [Name], Thank you for sharing the offer details. Before I sign, could you help me confirm a few points in writing? - Could you confirm whether the salary figure is gross or net, and what deductions may apply before take-home pay? - Could you confirm the legal employer entity and whether this is a local employment contract, assignment contract, or another contract type? - Could you confirm the probation period, notice period, and what happens if either side ends the employment during probation? - Could you confirm what visa, work authorization, CoS, COE, or immigration support is included, and who handles the process and fees? - Could you confirm what happens if the visa or work authorization is delayed or not approved, including start date, relocation costs, and offer validity? - Could you confirm whether the proposed start date matches the expected visa or work authorization timeline? - Could you confirm the relocation or settling-in allowance amount, payment timing, covered costs, tax treatment if applicable, and any repayment conditions? - Could you confirm whether temporary housing, housing allowance, deposit support, or rent advance support is included, and what limits and repayment conditions apply? - Could you confirm when benefits or health insurance coverage starts, who is covered, and whether any waiting period applies? - Could you confirm whether any repayment, clawback, or minimum-service condition applies to relocation, visa, housing, bonus, or other support? If any of these are covered by company policy, could you please share the relevant policy or confirm that it applies to my offer? Thank you.

Signing evidence summary

This summary records what is confirmed, what needs a contract check, and what still needs follow-up.

Basic info

None

Next step

Please get written confirmation before signing.

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