<p>If you have an LOA make sure to mention it during your MOC interview (assuming you get to interview). I would leave it towards the end- meaning, make a “great first impression” first- then at the end, perhaps before winding it up with a handshake and “thank you for your time” at the close of the interview, slip in “I would really appreciate your consideration of a nomination. I have a letter of assurance, and this will be possible only with the help of your nomination.” (even though you most likely will be speaking to a committee appointed by the MOC).</p>
<p>What I would NOT do is bring up the LOA in the first few minutes of the interview. Impress the committee first- on your own- then when you have them convinced you are the best candidate since sliced bread, leave them with the news of the LOA- it will just validate their already-formed opinion of you!</p>