Should Immigrant's credentials be recognized by the country they migrated in?
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Uh-oh, supertrooper, thats not true. If I would be a patient in a hospital then I would like to be treated by a foreign graduate doctor especially if I have multiple diseases. You know why? Coz doctors who studied here are only taught or only concentrate in their field of interests. Ask them about problems in some other part of the body and they wouldn't know. They have to refer you to some other specialist.That's why patients spend a lot of time in the hospitals here, they have to wait for specialists. \n\n Doctors who graduated in other countries studied everything generally so when they graduate they know more. Less developed countries? They use the same books too, and schools and hospitals are also well equipped. The difference is, if America has a big brownout/blackout and electricity is gone, a lot of medical profesionals here might not be able to function because we relied too much on machines whereas those doctors from less developed countries might prove better. \n\nI witnessed an american orthosurgeon in an Operating room in a LESS DEVELOPED country with gadgets brought from the US while I was observing a procedure. He wanted all this modern equipments brought to the room to show off. Everybody was impressed of course, even I could not stop staring. They were supposed to put something in the patients femur because it was fractured. The thing wouldn't fit so they have to drill a bigger hole in the bone. The visitor was supposed to do the procedure inorder to show how his gadgets work. Suddenly there was a blackout, electricity was out and he froze. His gadgets don't work anymore without electricity, patients vital signs not good. Would you believe he didn't know what to do? The local orthopedic surgeon had to take over. The medical instruments they were using are not even primitive, but the hi-tech doctor got used to modern instruments that he couldn't perform anymore. I was there all the time, I saw everything, I heard him say " We underestimated you doctors from less developed countries. We shouldn't have, because if my country have a blackout like this, a lot of peoples lives would be lost. I like modern gadgets, but I should remember to use the basics once in a while" Out of the mouths of babes.\n\nSame goes with nurses trained from other countries too, particularly Asia. The could do the work of a CNA, LVN and a nurse, and they could be transferred from one ward to the other because they were trained to do everything. Ask their supervisors they would attest to it.\n\nA lot of people might not like what I said but it's true, everything I said really happened. So, to answer the question, YES, I think immigrants credentials should be recognized by the country they migrated in, specially if they're good. This way, we gain more professionals that work in their particular fields. We have standards here, all they have to do is have their courses credentialed then they take the tests to be licensed. We must never underestimate what our neighboring countries can do. A lot of our countrymen go to other countries to get treatment too, and I know of a certain country that is less developed than us that's starting to be a haven for people who wants cosmetic surgery and etc. Medical standards are like ours, but definitely a lot cheaper. The doctor treats patients from Hollywood and stars from other countries at a much cheaper price too.\n\n*My answer is still yes supertrooper, that's why we have credentialing bodies depending on what degree these people graduated on. If they find out that the applicant's education/curriculum is not set to US standards then they are not allowed to work until they study further or complete the requirements. On the other hand if they qualify then we gain professionals. That's why we have Nurses, Engineers, Architects,  CPA's and etc from other countries working here, they were credentialed and approved to work. Some of them might e
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I feel that anyone who wasn't born in the US or who wasn't born to parents who have citizenship in the US must be required to apply for immigration.  Residing in the country without a valid visa or US citizenship is ILLEGAL, and nullfies all rights which any liberals might seek to provide law breakers of any nationality.
590957
please mention your Country and state of residence.
111779
In legal sense you have a right in the country in which you are a citizen. Also your birth country could give you some special rights and privileges.\n\nIn moral sense you are the one to decide your nationality. You can call yourself as belonging to either of the place you've mentioned. It all depends on your liking of a particular place.
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Just the citizenship.  That person will still have the same nationality as his parents.
78062
Youy could ask that same question about many different places and people... and I'm sure that many people have said the same thing about *your* ancestors, if your username is any indication of your nationality.
184506
is the person qualified? that's all that matters if they have degrees and diploma then there is not a reason to not think that the person is not reliable
237046
Yes, actually I have migrated allready.  I'm living in Spain now and will move to Switzerland soon.  I don't see any problem with it, you learn different cultures and languages.
1017853
Coming to the US;  Very strict INS questioning, references needed, they call your references, family, friends, eveyrthing you say has to match with what they find or you get denied.  You may even have all that but if they feel you are being untruthful or suspicious in any way, or even have a connection with someone who is dealing in illegal activies, not only do you not get citizenship, you also get investigated yourself before you leave....if they let you leave.  Especially now with terrorism.  We have to be more than careful.
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It should be mandatory in order to prove your sincerety. Assimilate or get lost... You wanna have a better life ??? PROVE IT !!!!! What a great idea.... Solves so many problems simply !!! Those sincere should be afforded the express lane( citizenship ) for their willingness to support their new home. No more than right !!! Those that disappear when the announcement is made, well, we pretty much know where they are coming from...Forget the wall, we would no longer need it.....
814302
No. All you need is proof of where you live. Examples: Your drivers license, Electric bill, Library card, Cable bill. Just so your name & address is on it.
1084461
I would say that anyone considering immigrating to another country should consult an attorney that is familiar with the immigration laws in that country. That way they will know exactly what needs to be done and prevents a lot of wasted time running around trying to figure things out. I've seen ads for several Canadian attorneys that specialize in this area.
457124
After people immagrated to the US, the country of where they came from didn't keep their record anymore, if the country even KEPT records
800235
I don't think immigrants are allowed depending on where they come from. It is a matter of happen-to-be.
344899
Who's to say that all illegal immigrants from South America are unskilled? That's a poor conclusion. Yes - people who are skilled and come to the US legally are better for the system than those who are not. But legally or not, many come to the US to escape prejudice and discrimination in their own countries (which is ironic the come to the States.. but that's for another conversation). So why already greet them with stereotypes? Especially from people who perhaps are trying to leave behind similar issues.
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It depends on the country but most of the time it is not recognized by that country.  \n\nFor example if you are German and get married to a Japanese girl in Japan.  If you file for a divorce or citizen ship it is not always valid unless you file all the neccessary paper work.\n\nTrust me I know....
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Speaking from experience...\n\nIt is much easier from an American immigration services point of view if the marridge certificate is an american one...there is a very bureaucratic process to the immigatation if the marridge was outside of the US...it won't make a difference in real terms but it will take longer...