Forgive the cynicism - but bureaucracy and person-centred!!!! Hmmm. But I am with you Rachael, if only!!! However, there are many sides to this coin...lol!!!
Best, Biraj Rachael Wright wrote: > 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] > > *****************************��*********************************** *****************************��********************************** 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] *****************************��***********************************
