Working in the U.S.
Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition
The United States is a federal republic with a decentralized system of education. Degrees, diplomas, and credit recognition are not performed or regulated by the federal government. Recognition is not usually done by state or local governments either, except in the case of professional licensure. Instead, the federal government and other levels of government rely on, and recognize, the evaluations of foreign academic, professional, and vocational credentials performed by the delegated competent authorities at the institutional level and in the private sector.
- America's Career Infonet (ACINET)(Search for occupational licensing requirements by state, occupation or agency. This tool includes information on licenses that maybe required by law in order for you to practice a particular occupation. Search options include search by state, by occupation or agency).
- American Dental Association (ADA)U.S. Licensure for International Dentists :
- American Medical Association - International Medical Graduates Section (Information on immigration, certification and licensing. Applying for residency positions)
- Career Guide to Industries (2006-07) The guide provides information on available careers by industry, including the nature of the industry, working conditions, employment, occupations in the industry, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook, and lists of organizations that can provide additional information.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008/09 (Addresses and information on more than 200 occupations)
- Nursing in the United States
- Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools
- Teaching in the United States
- Teaching in the United States (U.S. Department of Education)
- U.S. Network for Education Information (Overview and competent authorities)
- Higher Education Database (From International Association of Universities. English-language information on educational systems)
- Working as a Doctor in the United States
- USMLE Web Site (United States Medical Licensing Examination)