Immigration to the United States

1. Immigration to the United States

2. Licensure Process • Apply to take the TSE/TOEFL • Apply to take the Foreign Pharmacist graduate Equivalency Exam (FPGEE) • Initial travel to the U.S. to take the exam • Return travel to home country to await FPGEE results • Apply to state Board of Pharmacy and receipt of requisite intern license and/or certificate • Complete internship hours • Apply and take the NAPLEX exam • Apply and take federal and state law exams

3. Overview of Immigration • Two governmental agencies involved • U.S. Department of Labor • Immigration & Naturalization Service • Types of Visas • Temporary Work Visa = H-1B, TN • Permanent Residency or “green card”

4. Length of Stay in the United States

5. TN Visa (Canada)

6. TN Visa • TN-1 classification is given to Canadian nationals (not landed immigrants) • Professional under Trade Nafta Agreement = Pharmacist and Pharmacist Intern • Compete and receive passing score on FPGEE* and TSE/TOEFL (*except , MN & WA) • Apply for state intern license/certificate • One year of employment (temporary)

7. TN Visa continued • Walgreens drafts offer letter to include: position (Pharmacy Intern), job duties, rate of pay, work-site location • Show degree, offer letter, & intern license to Free-Trade Officer (at border) • $55.00 fee (U.S.) • Complete internship hours for state licensure • Take NABLEX and state law exams

8. TN Process • INS, through a Free Trade Officer, can issue the classification at either the US/Canada border or at a Pre-Flight Inspection at most Canadian international airports. • For TN visas processed as described above, the TN classification may be granted on the same day.

9. H-1B Process • H-1B visa: temporary work authorization in a “specialty occupation” -a position that requires at the minimum a Bachelor’s Degree (no Rx Technician) • 195,000 visas issued annually • Employer incurs the costs associated with the process • Issued for 3 years, renewable one time for three years -includes any prior time working for other employers in U.S. under H-1B status

10. H-1B Process Continued • Employer specific/Job Specific -rate of pay, geographic location, job title are unique to each position • Cannot transfer locations or assume a new position without amending petition • H-1B petition involves 2 steps 1. Preparing and filing a Labor Condition Application (employer) 2. The H-1B petition can be filed with INS once the approved LCA has been received

11. Permanent Residency • Apply to take the Foreign Pharmacist graduate Equivalency Exam (FPGEE) • Initial travel to the U.S. to take the exam • Return travel to home country to await FPGEE results • Apply to state Board of Pharmacy and receipt of requisite intern license and/or certificate

12. Interview process • Send resume which includes: • Full name, phone number, GSES# and email address to: • Tony.Michienzi@Walgreens.com • Due date: Oct 4, 2004 • Interviews occur on campus on Monday Oct 18 - 9am to 4pm • We will also be available Sat Oct 16 8am-6pm and Sun Oct 17 8am-3pm at Open House @ Royal York Fairmont (19th Floor)

13. Your next step www.walgreens.com/careeropportunities Email your resume to international.pharmacist@walgreens.com