How far in advance will I find out the time and date of my interpreter exam?

The LSS sends out notices of oral exam appointments via e-mail as far in advance as possible and guarantees a minimum advance notice, upon receipt of the test application and applicable fee, of two weeks. When test slots open up unexpectedly due to cancellations, LSS staff will sometimes call or e-mail other candidates who are waiting to be scheduled to see if they would like to fill one of those slots. Sometimes this can happen as late as the day before the date of the test. Such slots are offered on a firstcome, first-served basis and those candidates are not expected, much less required, to accept a test appointment on such short notice. It’s just an effort by the LSS to make efficient use of available test slots and offer an opportunity to be tested on short notice to those candidates who are ready to be tested and are just waiting to be scheduled.