Here is the usual order of events from application to departure : Screening of the application is conducted by recruiters. Successful candidates are invited to an information meeting and a group interview. Candidates are provided a great deal of information regarding the company and Japan in an information meeting. Those who wish to attend the group interview are asked to give a model lesson presentation and to take a written test. Successful candidates are invited back to a personal interview, and more details are discussed. After due consideration, an offer of employment, mentioning a specific job location is extended to qualified and impressive candidates. Upon acceptance of the offer, contracts, forms to be filled out for visa application, a book about Japan, Information about the job location, a manual on preparation for Japan, and other necessary documents are sent. Recruiters address any remaining questions and concerns. Pre-training materials and a certificate from the Japanese government needed for visa application are provided. Upon receipt of the visa, the teacher finalizes preparations for departure. Departure to Japan. After the immigration and customs inspections upon arrival in Japan, the teacher is met by AEON staff members at the airport. The time from when an applicant's resume is received until their departure is usually 2 to 6 months or more. The time required for the entire visa application process is approximately 3 months.