Hi, I have been with my girl now for going on 8 months, and as the title states, she is of another country. I fully intend on marrying her, but both of us have some real fears and concerns. There are a few, but one of the main ones is getting her able to work here. She is a psychologist in her country, and while I know she cannot just come over here and start psych clinic, there has to be a way to get her up to speed whether it be equivalencies or some schooling. Has anyone here married a foreign girl and had them able to continue a professional life here?
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One of my co-workers married a chick over in Cuba last year. Waiting list for approval of citizenship for a non-resident spouse or something like that is 14-19 months, then the next step is actually getting the documents which is another year or two.
Something to keep in mind. Apparently, before Trump it was 3-6 months for citizenship application approval.
Never heard of a marriage working between an American and a girl from Brazil or Russia. I have been told that the ones available for romance with Americans are 100% merc.
Of course your girl is different. I'll go back into my hole now. Sorry to make waves.
Of course your girl is different. I'll go back into my hole now. Sorry to make waves.
Yeah thanks for the info. Me, a never been laid guy living in his mom's basement never considered the possibility of being a mark for a foreign broad. Maybe I shouldn't have sent all those western unions.
Seriously, if you're not here to answer my question......fuck the fuck off jerkoff
Seriously, if you're not here to answer my question......fuck the fuck off jerkoff
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I'm not sure entirely how that process works, but if you don't either you probably ought to look into it to see how long it'll take to start taking advantage of marital perks.
I just overheard my coworker bitching about how the US government was standing between him and pussy. There's a website he showed me that puts up the estimated times. I'll see if I can find it.
I just overheard my coworker bitching about how the US government was standing between him and pussy. There's a website he showed me that puts up the estimated times. I'll see if I can find it.
I did not say any of those things. You want me to get off your thread, fine....I'll just wait for all the Hiders who have Psychology clinical practices to jump in and tell you how to get your girl set up.
Lol your in the SH bear pit. Not the immigration advice hotline
Good luck with your endeavors
Yeah and your point is that since I asked a serious question in the only thread on this site that is even close to fitting, I am fair game to be fucked with by guys I don't know.
I thought someone on here might have an answer. If not, fine. But don't fuck with me
I thought someone on here might have an answer. If not, fine. But don't fuck with me
Just a thought, but why are u asking on a GUN forum in the Bear Pit section? Didn't think perhaps you should be asking questions at your local college or maybe the multiple forums on out of country marriages? There is a thing called Google now, fyi. TheJeep had a good answer too.
I do believe that your first step is to understand the rules and regulations regarding her ability to practice here. The American Psychologist Association will help you there. She will likely have to take some degree of coursework and practicals.
Besides that I can’t offer advice. I don’t know the laws regarding entry into the US
Besides that I can’t offer advice. I don’t know the laws regarding entry into the US
Wow, total "Francis." Lighten up, OP. You're lucky nobody mentioned pimping. Now, unless she can take classwork to make up for any comparative deficiencies, and pass a board exam, you're a bit stuck. As was said, call your state board of professional licensing and see what's up. These things aren't usually solved easily, and many times one or both halves of the couple have to settle for a little less. Many years ago, I was contemplating the same situation with someone who was finishing up law school overseas. Good luck.
And I agree, but historically, I haven't been very resourceful, so I figured I would ask here. I've seen guys ask plenty of shit unrelated to guns on here involving advice with life issues, and there have been plenty of responses. And thank you to those that pointed out some things, as it already has my mind in gear to investigate further
It's fine asking any question on here. Don't be surprises if the pit dwellers rib ya a bit.
It may be worth the coin to speak with an Immigration Attorney. Going from B1/B2 to LPR practicing Psych may take some time..... but I'm sure it's been done thousands of times before. An immigration attorney can give you some realistic expectations of what's ahead.
Is this the thread about becoming a foreign girlfriend? Any way we can get Maser into the program?
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I think technically California is still part of the USA. If you want to partake of the pee stuff I'm sure he'd be able to get to pa without much trouble.
I was thinking for one of the VA crew just in case they decide to secede again.
I can't believe no one has requested pics of said Brazilian girlfriend yet. WTF kinda place is this?
I married an Ecuadorian Psychologist in 1988. I brought her here on a fiancee visa. It was a pain in the ass. I posted the entire story here years ago. Unfortunately there was a miscommunication. She was a Psychotic Psychologist. I
Isn't the saying that psychologists get that degree to try and figure out what is wrong with themselves.
Evidently lawyers must be on a quest for self-analysis, too, with their JDs, because mine was also a bit "excitable."
Not too sure about that estimate being based on who is in office. Had a buddy bring back his girlfriend/wife from Mexico (half his family still lives there, and met his wife through family connections). Married her in Mexico, and then came here and then "officially" married her here. At any rate, it was a year long process (and this was during Obama's administration) and then some. I think the hardest part for her, was that once she came here (and I don't fully understand why) she couldn't leave the US to visit family back in Mexico, until her paperwork cleared. Being a closely knit family (and a slightly spoiled daughter of a wealthy Mexican family), it was pretty rough on her, and therefore on him.
I will tell you this, it gave the young man (and his wife) a whole new respect for having to follow the legal process, and a whole new level of disgust for those that immigrate illegally, It was interesting, seeing his views change on immigration, just from having to deal with getting his wife's legal citizenship.
Been married to my Russian girl for almost 18 years. She's 13 years younger than me, a total hottie, and has given me twin boys. Pic in the Hot Girlfriends/Wives thread
Sometimes they do work out
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Tits are the right size and body shape is correct, but the nose is different and her hair is light brown. And I don't look like him at all, I'm a slug.
That's what a lot of people think about attorneys.... right up till they really need one... then you want the one who will do whatever it takes for you, with no qualms attached.
All jokes aside, her contacting the appropriate state boards would be the first step. Many are lenient on their licensure requirements so long as her education and post-doctoral residency work are similar to their requirements, but the licensure approval process will likely be lengthy, especially if her doctorate is with an institution that is not yet reviewed. Here's a good primer article from the APA on the subject: http://www.apa.org/international/pi/2011/04/licensure.aspx
Every state I know of in the US requires a psychologist to have attended an APA approved doctoral program and residency. If she doesn't meet those guidelines, she may very well still meet the guidelines to be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Certainly not the same level, but good work is easily available with that license. My own girlfriend is an LPC, that's why I know a fair bit about the subject as I've researched the hell out of it since she has a Ph.D in Psychology but not from an APA approved program/residency.
On the other side of immigrating to the US, an attorney is highly recommended. Her being a medical professional will certainly assist her in those efforts, as Psychologists are in a serious shortage across America, especially in underserved rural America. A lawyer would certainly be able to ensure those avenues are pursued to get her the fastest visa approval possible.
Every state I know of in the US requires a psychologist to have attended an APA approved doctoral program and residency. If she doesn't meet those guidelines, she may very well still meet the guidelines to be licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Certainly not the same level, but good work is easily available with that license. My own girlfriend is an LPC, that's why I know a fair bit about the subject as I've researched the hell out of it since she has a Ph.D in Psychology but not from an APA approved program/residency.
On the other side of immigrating to the US, an attorney is highly recommended. Her being a medical professional will certainly assist her in those efforts, as Psychologists are in a serious shortage across America, especially in underserved rural America. A lawyer would certainly be able to ensure those avenues are pursued to get her the fastest visa approval possible.
Hi,
As mentioned contact an immigration attorney (There are lots in Houston Texas) and have them get in touch with a nonprofit in your intended area to see if they can work together for bullet (no pun intended lol) #4 listed here.
https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria
Sincerely,
Theis
As mentioned contact an immigration attorney (There are lots in Houston Texas) and have them get in touch with a nonprofit in your intended area to see if they can work together for bullet (no pun intended lol) #4 listed here.
https://www.uscis.gov/forms/expedite-criteria
Sincerely,
Theis
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Yeah, like I said I'm not all that well versed in it, but the way he was explaining it it was a multi-step process.
Step 1 was the application for citizenship which used to take 3-6 months to get approved
Step 2 was the obtaining citizenship process which involves FBI investigation and some other stuff which was another 6 months or more.
Step 3 was getting here from Cuba which has it's own stuff.
After Trump step 1 was at least a year and some change out, and step 2 was projected to be about as long.
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