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.
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Post-Selection Meeting with Nominees