Immigration – Career Transitioning Pt 2
Transitioning careers for immigrants with professional degrees can pose significant challenges. The reintegration pathways may not be straightforward, and some professions have demanding and biased requirements. For instance, being an older graduate can be viewed as a disadvantage in certain fields. These rigid standards often overlook the complexities of immigration processes and visa processing times.
Moreover, the professional licensing examinations entail high costs for preparation. Furthermore, the qualification criteria undergo frequent changes. Nonetheless, as an immigrant, it is your responsibility to expedite the process of accessing valuable information relevant to your profession and applying it effectively.
Immigrants with a professional degree may need to join or seek membership in professional bodies or organizations related to their field of expertise. The specific professional bodies will vary depending on the profession and industry. Here are some examples of professional bodies that immigrants with professional degrees may consider joining:
1. American Bar Association (ABA): For lawyers and legal professionals.
2. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA): For certified public accountants (CPAs) and accounting professionals.
3. American Medical Association (AMA): For physicians and medical professionals.
4. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): For civil engineers. 5. American Institute of Architects (AIA): For architects.
6. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE): For automotive engineers and professionals.
7. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): For electrical and electronics engineers.
8. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): For mechanical engineers.
9. Project Management Institute (PMI): For project managers.
10. American Marketing Association (AMA): For marketing professionals.
11. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM): For human resource professionals.
12. American Psychological Association (APA): For psychologists.
13. American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): For nurse practitioners.
14. American Dental Association (ADA): For dentists and dental professionals.
15. American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE): For chemical engineers.
These are just a few examples, and there are many more professional bodies and organizations specific to different professions and industries. Joining these professional bodies can provide immigrants with access to networking opportunities, professional development resources, industry updates, and a platform to showcase their expertise. It is recommended to research and identify the relevant professional bodies in your specific field of expertise to maximize the benefits of membership.
If you missed the first part of this series, you can find it here. Read and share it with the people who might find this information useful. If you have a specific need as an immigrant or intending immigrant that you want us to talk about, send us an email at neowrites@sanetimental.net and we will address. Stay tuned for the third part of this series.
