Just a general question with importing husbands from abroad. How easy is it to adjust them to the USA? There is the huge issue where they are financially dependent on their woman or her family for a while when they come here. But education wise are all their degrees transferable to the USA in terms of accreditation, any struggles there? Or are only certain universities able to transfer their education over as approved credit. For medical colleges are all of them approved education? I had heard only certain universities can transfer their credits here for the exam for licensed?
Please enlighten me on the struggles so I can be ready for them. I’ve heard of husbands who were imported from abroad that had to go through a lot of school to settle here. Is sacrificing the first 4-5 years of your marriage in the name of settling worth it in the end???
By saying "importing" you're starting off on the wrong foot. He's a guy, not a commodity.
Coming back to the topic....yes it takes a while to go through...none of degrees from Pakistan translate directly into North American standards....If the guy wants to upgrade, it requires a couple of years academic investment....
If you take the step of marrying someone from back hom and you have to sponsor him, then definitely be prepared to help support him in the beginning. As to degrees, I believe if degree is from internationally accredited school then he would be able to transfer some credits here. You can try World Education Services, they do the evaluation of degrees from abroad. If he is educated from a top notch uni in pak and has work experience then it shouldn't be that bad, as long as you are willing to work TOGETHER for each OTHER.....then Inshallah all will go well. Also keep in mind the culture difference that may be in place. Depends on how you were raised and how he was raised. Keep all this in mind.
Coming back to the topic....yes it takes a while to go through...none of degrees from Pakistan translate directly into North American standards....If the guy wants to upgrade, it requires a couple of years academic investment....
^ I totally disagree with you . It does . Most of the school in Pakistan have 4 years of undergrad that works perfectly well here . More so I have my friends here in Phd programs without having any prior education in America .
If you are in America , and looking into possibility of getting married to someone from Pakistan , and you a Pakistani and hang around your kind , you will know answers to all these questions.
If you were raised in a cocoon then do not even think about it.
^^ (@NaMaan) A bachelors Honors from Pakistan does not translate into Bachelors Honors degree....neither does a Masters...PhD is a different story all together (that includes research, publications and experience in your field)
I am talking about Canadian standards, maybe it is different is States (my impression was it is similar in States)
and I honestly know what I am talking about...I work in a University and have sat on Graduate and PhD admissions committees :p
I know some men who came here into well settled families and took it all for granted. One family not only kept the guy, bought him a car, gave him cash allowance, etc.
Another family has made their damad's life so comfortable that he doesnt want to move out now. He is very happy living with his inlaws under their roof.
Then, I also know men who came here and took the help they got from inlaws as a temporary sahara and really worked to get on their own two feet asap. It worked out vey well for them and now are well settled.
So, it depends on the nature of the guy...how driven he is and also how much support he gets when he is here. I understand our parents want to help and do everything in their power to make sure their daughter's life isnt affected but sometimes in the process they spoil these men too. So, assitance is good but in moderation. Girls should be conscious of this too.
**^A bachelors Honors from Pakistan does not translate into Bachelors Honors degree....neither does a Masters...PhD is a different story all together (that research, publications and experience based)
I am talking about Canadian standards, maybe it is different is States (my impression was it is similar in States)
and I honestly know what I am talking about...I work in a University and have sat on Graduate and PhD admissions committees :p**
Well not so good for your employer then .
Anyways bachelors degree is 2-3 years in Pakistan and yea of course you have to get more classes here before you get into masters program as you require 16 years of education . But if you have 4 years undergrad degree in Pakistan , which a lot of schools are offering there , then its not a problem at all . You can also transfer your credits from there too .
Here you go a little bit more info for your next committee meeting :)
Unless you can back that up with a proof...I am not even going to waste my time.
And bachelors Honors is ALWAYS 4 years...even in Pakistan....
You need not take it personal...at least I have a employer :p
Kapeesh!!
Well not so good for your employer then .
Anyways bachelors degree is 2-3 years in Pakistan and yea of course you have to get more classes here before you get into masters program as you require 16 years of education . But if you have 4 years undergrad degree in Pakistan , which a lot of schools are offering there , then its not a problem at all . You can also transfer your credits from there too .
Here you go a little bit more info for your next committee meeting :)
Read this . It says that most of them are offering 4 years degree . It is same for all the professional schools . Most of the time other than an English class you don’t have to take any other class to get into Masters level program . Its my personal experience too . The only thing that counts is your GPA , TOEFL & courses that you took in undergrads back home .
Coming back to the topic....yes it takes a while to go through...none of degrees from Pakistan translate directly into North American standards....If the guy wants to upgrade, it requires a couple of years academic investment....
I know people who started working in Microsoft right after finishing their undergrads from places like LUMS, GIKi, NUST... You are absolutely wrong.
