Hairstylist moved to USA on K1 visa - Need advice please!
 

Hi All,

I moved to New York in August of last year on a K1 visa. I finally got my employment authorisation through on the 24th of December and I'm trying to apply for my Hairstylist licence here. I only currently have my Diploma level 1 and NVQ Diploma level 2 certificates and to apply for the licence I need all three of the following:

(1) a school certificate;
(2) a school transcript listing subjects and hours completed;
AND
(3) a current, original Certification of Licensure from your state board or, if not licensed, a current Certification from your state's board verifying the hours claimed.

I believe the certificate I have covers part 3 and I've emailed my school to try and ask them for the other two but the only thing they've sent me is a copy of my learning agreement which states how many hours/weeks I agreed to complete.

My question is, are there any other UK originated hairdressers or NVQ qualification holders on here that can help me figure out what paperwork I need and where to get it?

Thank you.

Re: Hairstylist moved to USA on K1 visa - Need advice please!
 

Get in touch with the state board would be the best thing.

You might need to start from scratch.

Re: Hairstylist moved to USA on K1 visa - Need advice please!
 

I know in my State there are organisations that are recognised to translate foreign qualifications.

No doubt the specifics vary State by State like everything else.

Re: Hairstylist moved to USA on K1 visa - Need advice please!
 

Here in SC, my wife (with 30 years experience) had to go back to college and complete 1500 hours of 'training' at a ridiculous cost!!

Re: Hairstylist moved to USA on K1 visa - Need advice please!
 

Did you look at this?
NYS Division of Licensing Services

Have you been working for more than 5 years and can provide the documentation asked for?