Why does'nt America regard foriegn credentials?

Question

Too many highly educated people migrate to USA, with the hope of getting a job intheir fields, but most end up doing odd jobs. I am an architect by profession who migrated to the USA about four years ago, and can still not find a job in my field, cant sit for my liscense as I was told that I do not have American experienceand need to do an internship, despite my Masters and proof of a final year PhD.

Answer 1

A lot of Americans are not familiar with foreign credentials and therefore dismiss them. This doesn't mean that your credentials are not worth less. Just keep trying because someone will recognize the hard work you put into your higher education.

Answer 2

The US has so many highly educated people here with degrees that are doing odd jobs. Having a degree doesn't mean you have the necessary experience required to perform the delegated chores associated with that profession. EX. as a question. Would you want a doctor with a degree but no experience operating on your back without an experienced doctor assisting? Of course not.. Another situation exists within this society, and that is the other side of the coin... There are so many people with the same experience already in line for the same profession you are in, that have the experience being looked for. They already did their internship and the such (which are required) to be considered, So.. a masters degree, with internship, is better than a masters degree alone!!! Besides there are also a lot of faked documents floating around these days that are NOT verifiable..
DO THE INTERNSHIP,,Prove yourself and then APPLY...

Answer 3

There has been news overseas of scandals regarding national exams and the educaional systems in other countries. Remember, what makes the news is generally an isolated case, but it has been generalized to sound like common practice. At the same time, there are many different educational systems and criteria that it is hard to make comparisons. For example, as a general rule, most US universities will not consider a candidate for a Master's program if the Bachelor's was completed in less than 4 years. Countries that follow the British educational style will have spent a period of "pre-university" that can take up to 2 years before taking the final exams for the chosen papers. Then, completion of a Bachelor's degree takes only 3 years. To compare with the American system, we have the general education subjects before specialization tends to occur. In effect, bith systems are doing the same thing, it's a hang up about the time factor or classification of an area with which most are not familiar.

Another idea to help keep in mind, for professional types of degrees and qualifications, each country has specific ideas as to what should be in the curriculum. For example, medical schools also empasize patient care and communication as part and parcel. Other countries medical degrees take less time as they empasize more on pathology and diagnosis.

One more thing to remember, in the US we don't have a national standard. The US universities are independent and may not even accept credits from another US university. Many universities DO offer bridging programs where should you not meet the tradtitional requirements for a master's degree, you can apply your experience as well as take a few subjects you lack to re-evaluate your situation. Thos means you won't have to repeat everything - just fill in the gaps in your education that do not meet the standards of a particular university.

Answer 4

You think other countries accept American credentials? I doubt it, unless they're desperate for a specific type of professional.

Each country has different building materials and cultural and natural challenges. If you're education is close enough to US standards, you should be able to quickly apply what you've learned in an internship (and make good $$$ while doing it, too!) The the certification should be a breeze for you.

Answer 5

I think maybe the question might be a little off. In your particular position it might be true but in honesty in lots of positions such as doctors, they will usually be hired quicker than Americans as usually they will work cheaper although still making great wages. Locally here, a J-1 doctor with no experience will hire in as soon as they enter the country for about 150K per year with another 100k in perks where an American doctor won't even consider an offer like that. I saw a couple years back an American OBGYN hire in at a company with a 200K sign in bonus, $200K per year salary, 1/2 of the overall money she generated on top of that, $500/month cell phone allowance, and $700/month rental allowance.

Answer 6

Standards vary from country to country. If i went to Italy although a CPA in the US, I could not immediately be employed at the same level. Do the internship, show what you got, my experience is that people outside the US have a far superior education than those here; but you have to prove it first.

Answer 7

One major reason is that there are around 200 countries in the world, many of which have different requirements. Usually, there is a way to get recognition for your education without having to start from the beginning. For example, physicians from other countries have to take a special exam to be licensed to practice medicine in the U.S.

Answer 8

Welcome to the Catch-22 of education and educated people. It gets worse, you can be credited/certified in one State, but not another without "further" testing and courses. Then Standards differ from not just one State to the next, but from one place of higher learning to another. There may be "universal precautions" with AIDS, but there is nothing universally accepted about education; experience or abilities. I believe its called "hoop-jumping" and it is still a waste of human potential and knowledge. Good luck to you and don't quit pursuing your dreams.

Answer 9

Have you tried starting your firm?