Getting Informed is the Best Route to America

Much has been said about the US economic downturn and how a lot of first world countries have overtaken America in most aspects, but still the nation has built itself as a symbol of democracy and land of opportunity that many smaller nations look up to for economic growth. In US Consulates in most countries, people come in droves daily to try their luck with the Consuls. A lot of foreign nationals go through a lot of trouble just to get to America. Whether America delivers the dream to the people or not, is another story. Still the greencard and the US visa remain one of the world’s most sought after commodities.

There are many paths to working and finally settling in US such as an employee-sponsored work visa or greencard. But the reality is the requirements are so stringent and costs are high making it almost impossible especially with the ever changing and unpredictable Immigration laws. Sadly, as if this isn’t bad enough, some erratic agencies and individuals take advantage of the ignorance of the prospective immigrants.

The best route is being informed and prepared. Online information is readily available just make sure to visit the official sites.

CREDENTIALLING

• For Nurse Credentialing, visit NCLEX official website: https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.htm
• For Physical Therapy Credentialing, visit FCCPT official website: http://www.fccpt.org/
• For Occupational Therapy Credentialing, visit NBCOT official website: http://www.nbcot.org/

LICENSE

• New York State NURSING requirements: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/nurse/nursing.htm
• New York State Physical Therapy requirements: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/pt/ptlic.htm
• New York State Occupational Therapy requirements: http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/ot/otlic.htm

TRANSFER

For License Reciprocity Information: https://www.nursys.com/

For more information and advise on how to prepare for a career in US and New York, email us at jobs@meridiannurse.com.