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Work Permit, Medical Employment. and
Immigration Resources
This section contains information related to medical,
nursing, healthcare,
and
biotechnology employment,
with the focus on the U.S.A.,
Canada, U.K., and Australia.
Information in this section is intended as general help.
We do not guarantee the accuracy of the details and disclaim
all
responsibility for the opinions or suggestions
presented in this section and links associated with it.
Please note that each
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Work Permit
and Employment Related Information
U.S.
Work Permit and Employment Related Information
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Medical Certifications in the U.S.
This page belongs to the
American Board of Medical Specialties. A good starting
point to look for specific information related to the
U.S. employment regulations for medical professionals.
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Federation of
State Medical Boards
Effective August 2002,
the Federation of State Medical Boards activates a
web-based system to receive and process electronic
requests for the Examination and Board Action
History Report (EBAHR). Physicians are now able to
instantly submit their requests for an EBAHR to the
Federation. Additionally, individuals can pay by
credit card and designate one or two third-party
recipients for the single $50 fee.
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US Department of Labor, Bureau of
Labor Statistics
Through this site you will find all you need to know
about working in the United States.
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U.S. Employment
Visas for Nurses (Immigrant and Temporary)
This link will take you to a new page on this website which is intended for
employers and contains information on the most frequently discussed visas in the
context of foreign nurse recruitment.
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what's new!
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Nurses:
Going to the United States
This link will take you to a new page on this
website containing
highly relevant information resources. If you have any
questions, do not hesitate to
contact us.
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U.S. State Department - Visa
Services
An extensive list of links
for information on U.S. immigration, work permit and
related questions.
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U.S. Employment-Based Visas
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what's new!
A list of U.S.
employment-based visas with basic explanations provided
by the United Stated Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Visa
Services.
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U.S. Immigration - Based on Employment
Please note that to select this route, you must
have an employer who will provide you with all the
required documents.
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TN Visas under NAFTA
The U.S. government
information on who qualifies for a "TN" visa and how a
"TN" visa can be obtained. The list of professions that
fall under the North American Free Trade Agreement
(NAFTA) is provided.
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U.S. Laws, Regulations, and Immigration and
Nationality Act
Information provided by the
U.S. government Immigration and Naturalization service.
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How to Apply for a U.S. Visa at a
Border Post from Canada or Mexico
The U.S. government
information on how to apply for a visa at a border post,
if you are a third country national present in the
United States or visiting Canada.
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VisaNow.com is the first and only site that
allows corporations and individuals to
start, manage, and complete the U.S. visa
and immigration process online. Fees apply.
Canadian
Employment Authorization and Related Information
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Canada International
Here you will find a lot if
useful information developed by the Canadian government
for newcomers to Canada, such as how to migrate to
Canada, where to live, language training, types of
government assistance available for newcomers, where to
study and how to apply to a Canadian university, and
much more.
We recommend this site to all non-Canadians who want to
come to Canada without spending a lot of money on
lawyers and immigration consultants.
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Medical Accreditation in Canada
This is a
link to the Medical Council of Canada website.
This
organization is the national regulatory body for
comparative evaluation of the level of medical knowledge
of candidates from international medical schools.
The license to
practice medicine in Canada is granted by each
provincial and territorial medical licensing authority,
under respective Medical Acts and upon meeting specific
regulated conditions. However, in order to facilitate
portability and reciprocity between the different
provinces the Medical Council of Canada was constituted
in 1912 by the Canada Medical Act.
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Foreign Medical, Healthcare, Nursing, and Biotechnology
Professionals Wishing to Work in the United States or
Canada
This link will take you to a whole new section of highly
relevant information resources. Once you review the
information presented there, you would want to bookmark
the page!
U.K.
Work Permit and Employment Information
Australian
Work Permit and Employment Information
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Eligibility to Practice Medicine in Australia for
Foreign Physicians
In this section, you will
find general information on what is required of foreign
physicians for obtaining license to practice medicine in
Australia. Links to relevant Australian regulatory organizations
are provided.
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Australian Immigration and Work Visa
This is a link to the FAQs section of the Department of
Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA) website. Here you will
find information on all existing channels for obtaining work
visa or immigration to Australia.
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Guides to Australian Immigration and Work Visas
This is a link to the Australian section of the
workpermit.com website. Try their online immigration
self- assessment tool. If you are under 45 years of age
and obtain 115 points or more, you are expected to have
no trouble immigrating to Australia, although be
prepared to wait from 6 to 18 months.
If you have any suggestions or would like to add a link, do not hesitate to
contact us.
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