February 28th, 2008
I went to Wal-Mart today to get my passport and visa photos. I then went to the post office to get my passport signed\stamped, etc. I then went to the Fed-Ex store to mail off my passport and visa applications.
February 27th, 2008
I received the following email message today:
Peace Corps has updated your Application Status account. Log in to http://www.peacecorps.gov/mytoolkit to see the latest information.
When I logged on, I found the following message:
Complete. Peace Corps has completed your placement review. There are no holds on your account at this time. Congratulations! You have accepted an invitation to serve in South Africa. See below for further details. Congratulations! You have accepted your invitation to serve in South Africa. You will soon be receiving additional information from your country desk, the travel office, and the office of staging about preparing for service.
February 26th, 2008
I called and accepted my invitation today. My PO wasn’t in, so accepted with a Placement Assistant. She asked me several questions about my job assignment. Then said she would send me an email with some info I needed to read. I posted the email here in another post…it’s really long…give it a read!
February 25th, 2008
I received my invitation packet today!!! WAHOO!! I’m going to South Africa. See my invitation post for more info. I also sent an email to my PO, with a few questions about my assignment.
February 20th, 2008
I received the following email message today:
“Peace Corps has updated your Application Status account. Log in to http://www.peacecorps.gov/mytoolkit to see the latest information.”
When I logged on, I found the following message:
“Congratulations! You have been invited to become a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Peace Corps sent you an invitation kit on February 19, 2008. Within 10 days of receiving your kit, please call us regarding your decision to accept or decline our invitation. If we do not hear from you within this period, the assignment may be offered to another applicant.
This section of the Web site provides details about what happens after you have been sent your invitation. It also covers important safety, security, and travel information that will be addressed before you go overseas. You will still be able to check your application status, make updates to your contact information, gather resources about your assignment area and region, and download information to give to your family and friends. Of course, the information presented here is meant to complement any other materials you receive from the Peace Corps, not replace them. We will continue to communicate with you via email, postal mail, and telephone while you are an invitee.”
February 19th, 2008
I received a call from my PO today, telling my that my nomination has changed, and my invitation is in the mail. See my invitation post (2/20/08) for more details!
February 2, 2008
I received the following letter from the PC today dated 1/31/08:
Dear Ms. Sherry
You have been medically (not dentally) qualified for Pc service. Your application will now be considered by the Office of Placement, which matches the experience and skills of medically qualified applicants with the requirements of available assignments. They will notify you directly of their decision.
You will be notified separately of your dental qualification. Final clearance for a staging and/or departure cannot be given until your dental qualification is completed.
You are required to bring a three (3) month supply of all your current medications/s to country with you. PC will use generic equivalents whenever possible while you are in service. If you have any medication allergies, please wear a Med-alert bracelet at all time while you are in the PC service.
Remember that your medical/dental clearance is base on your current status. Please notify us immediately if you become ill, undergo surgery, add or change medication (including birth control pills or injections), undergo therapy/treatment, or develop any condition for which you seek medial assistance. Any significant change in your current health status may impact on your medical/dental clearance. Failure to disclose such information may seriously affect your health overseas, as well as your status as a PC Trainee/Volunteer.
I’ve already received dental clearance and I’m not taking any meds…so I’m good there.
Now I just have to wait patiently for an invitation!
Filed under: Peace Corps Application Timeline Tagged: | Invitation, Medical Clearance, Nomination, Peace Corps Miscellaneous
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