From Application to Departure Here is the typical order of events from application to departure of the prospective teacher. Recruiters conduct screening of the application and successful candidates are invited to an information meeting and a group interview Candidates are provided with information regarding the company and Japan in an information meeting Those who wish to attend a group interview are asked to give a model lesson presentation in the interview and to take a written test Successful candidates are invited back to a personal interview and additional details are discussed After due consideration, an offer of employment is extended for those who qualify and impress. As soon as recruiters can find a suitable position, a contract with a specific school location is offered. Upon accepting the position, forms to be filled out for the visa application are sent along with a book about Japan to the prospective teacher Information about the job location, a manual on preparation for Japan, and other necessary documents are sent Recruiters offer support for the preparation to Japan by addressing any of the teacher's questions and concerns While waiting for departure, the teacher can send a general introduction letter about him/herself The pre-training material and a visa certificate from the Japanese government are provided Upon receipt of the visa, the teacher can finalize their flight reservation and complete their preparations before departure Departure to Japan After completing the immigration inspections upon arrival to Japan, the teacher is met by an Amity Foreign Teacher trainer at the airport The duration of time between a recruiting office receiving an applicant's resume and their departure to Japan is usually a minimum of two to six months. The process for acquiring a visa is approximately two months. The departure date also depends on the individual's requests and the availability of current positions.