As an international OT passing the NBCOT is only the tip of the iceberg. Once you pass the NBCOT you still need to get your Visa Credential Verification Certificate (VCVC) which is valid for 5 years and is essential if you are applying for a visa to work in the US. You also need to register with the specific State that you are planning to work in. Then you need to find a job and an employer that is prepared to sponsor your visa. Then you need to apply for you visa from immigration, hope that you get it and then wait until you can start working. Typically you apply for your visa in April of a specific year and it comes into effect in October of that year. It's not an automatic process. There is a 6 month delay between application and actually being allowed to start work. Sigh. Here is a sample time line from thinking of going to the States to work as an OT and actually starting work.
Still want to do it? Good luck. Hope we can help.
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Hi There! Thank you for sharing what you've learned in the process! I am planning to pursue a career in OT. Right now I'm nowhere near taking the exam.. LOL However I do appreciate your blog and will be checking back for updates! Good luck in careers! =)
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ReplyDeleteFirstly, thank for reading the blog. If you need any help please holler. Secondly, it is great that you are thinking of doing OT. It can be tough at times but it is also very rewarding. Where are you in the process? Grad school? College? Best Wishes.
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ReplyDeleteI came across your blog and really liked how you explained the books you used for studying, and was hoping to get some more advice about passing the NBCOT exam. I was hoping we can talk more over email. My email address is cynthiamoy@gmail.com. Hopefully we can chat more. Thanks! And good luck studying to become a CHT! :)