The Embassy and/or AMIDEAST should notify applicants in writing of their status following the interviews, and invite nominees to the AMIDEAST office or Embassy for a group orientation covering the placement process and nominee responsibilities. The AMIDEAST or Embassy adviser distributes and reviews a welcome letter, a placement suggestion form, test information, policy regarding dependents, and a checklist of required forms. This initial group orientation for nominees is designed to cover policies and answer questions that may arise. It is a critical step toward ensuring that the nominees have realistic expectations about the likelihood of advancing to grantee status. In addition, their role in the placement process should be discussed, as well as the time frame for learning their final status. Most importantly, it is the first opportunity for them to come together as nominees and establish relationships that will give them support throughout the placement process.