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Resources for Skilled Immigrants

Are you a skilled immigrant?

Many students come to ESOL programs with job skills and education from their home countries. This page is a collection of resources to help you put your previous skills, education and experience to use in the US.

Below are two documents from the US International Affairs office that provide information on choices for immigrants with training, education and experience from their countries. 
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Guide for Licensed Professionals
Professional Integration
Imprint
Upwardly Global
  • National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
  • Association of International Credentials Evaluators

Credential Evaluation Services

  • NAFSA Guide
  • NASBA International Credential Evaluations (for accountants)
  • Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS)

  • College & University Transfer information:
  • Portland State University

What are my credentials worth?

Try the WES "Free Degree Equivalency" application
Degree Equivalency

Professional Licensing Boards

  • Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
  • Oregon State Accountancy Board
  • Oregon Board of Architects 
  • State Board of Nursing
  • Oregon Health Licensing (covers many health-related occupations)
  • Board of Cosmetology
  • Board of Tax Practitioners

National Associations
  • AICPA American Institute of CPAs




ESL Books

eBook English Volume 1: Rock and Roll --practice English while learning about Rock and Roll