Now let's take a person-centred approach here... I do not have a vested interest in the immigration and licencing process, and do not wish to lobby congress. However, I do think that Chuck has a valid beef in that it would seem to me more logical to grant the visa conditionally on passing the licencing exam, rather than forking out for the exam and then taking your chances with a visa application. I am sure unsuccessful applicants would not be overjoyed about the financial loss paying for the examination fee and lost time preparing for what could possibly be a fruitless mission in the first place!
Regards, Rachael;-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Incandescent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2003 10:01 AM Subject: Re: [OTlist] Where do I find information of hiring a foreignNational? > Hi Chuck: > > The reasoning behind this idea is focused on immigration, rather than being > focused on the license. The idea being that if you have the license but do > not have your working papers having a license is moot. But if one has the > license then equivalency in a licensed profession is established and the > INS can take the professional credential into account for immigration and > labor certification/work authorization purposes if you will. Besides of > course the licensing body (NBCOT) / licensing exam body gets to collect the > fee regardless....!!! > > At least this is how I see it. > > Biraj > > Charles Willmarth wrote: > > > Hi, > > > > I've never quite understood this process. In order to get a license in > > most states you need a social security number from SSA. But before you > > can get a social security number, you need to submit immigration papers. > > But before you can get your immigration papers you need to have a > > temporary license. > > > > Chuck > > > > Links: > > Fact sheet - SSA - Foreign Workers and Social Security Numbers > > http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10107.html > > > > Information for employers - Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration > > Services (including H1B) > > http://www.bcis.gov/graphics/services/employerinfo/index.htm#h1binfo > > > > NBCOT International page > > http://www.nbcot.org/nbcot/scripts/programs/international.asp > > > > Florida licensure application (notice the provision in Section 2 > > requiring the SS number) > > http://www9.myflorida.com/mqa/occupational/ap_ot-ota.pdf > > > > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10/13/03 06:53PM >>> > > In a foreign national, application starts with taking TOEFL anf TSE > > tests for OTs. Once they passed these tests, they will apply for > > presecreening application at NBCOT. Upon issuance of eligibility to take > > NBCOT, they apply for temporary license and at the same time , visa > > process, for filipino ots, H!b visa is issued , in this process a lawyer > > is needed. > > -- > > > > --------- Original Message --------- > > > > DATE: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 14:56:40 > > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Cc: > > > > >Does anyone know where to start the process of hiring a Foreign > > National? > > > > > >I've heard alot about the employer sponsoring the work visa, > > >lawyers being involved.... > > > > > >How does it work with them being able to take the NBCOT? > > > > > >This is our first time looking into the possibility, we are a small > > >Mom and Pop company, no big Corporate $$ to work with for lawyers. > > > > > >Jenie > > > > > >www.promisedlandconsulting.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >*****************************��********************************** > > > > > >To remove yourself from the OTnow mail list, send a message to: > > > > > >[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >In the message, indicate what address you want removed from OTnow > > > > > >- > > > > > >List messages are archived at: > > > > > >http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >*****************************��*********************************** > > > > > > > > > > Need a new email address that people can remember > > Check out the new EudoraMail at > > http://www.eudoramail.com > > > > *****************************��********************************** > > > > To remove yourself from the OTnow mail list, send a message to: > > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > In the message, indicate what address you want removed from OTnow > > > > - > > > > List messages are archived at: > > > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > *****************************��*********************************** > > > > *****************************��********************************** > > To remove yourself from the OTnow mail list, send a message to: > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > In the message, indicate what address you want removed from OTnow > > - > > List messages are archived at: > > http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > *****************************��*********************************** > *****************************��********************************** To remove yourself from the OTnow mail list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message, indicate what address you want removed from OTnow - List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] *****************************��***********************************
