My assessment
I will completely disagree with the above post. I have just finished my assessment and I have never felt more welcome. I am from the US and have lived in the sandpit for over 7 years and it was refreshing to see handshakes all around, several other company check rides were going on and I was introduced to everyone and they were very receptive to me. It is nice to see relaxed check airmen and a friendly atmosphere in the sim. Good luck to anyone else going over. See you in ORD or JFK!