I'll do a poll over on TCE (www.thechaosengine.com - games industry website)... see what the general games industry norm is.

u could do a refresher course? I had a thought, is his concerns in getting a job anything to do with his Status. You mentioned something that made me think

IF only my husband's status would be secure, but as we've already been aware of it (and other people acertained it) it is not...so we do not have a lot of time to lose.

Is ur plan to get a job to be sponsored for the HB1? That is why ur setting ur standards so high to qualify? If so then maybe this needs to be looked at differently, because as u also stated you dont have a lot of time to lose~!!!!

No, no Deedee...nothing of the sort..He had a "secure" status while we were living in States and could not find a job, so "finding a job" was and still is the problem. Now, (since we moved to London) his status is not as secure for obvious reason-we're out of the country!
As far as my job, no my licence is not in question of course! I am maintaining my continuing education hours in order to maintain my Florida licence. I am not sure, but I think you have to take refresher course only if you lose your licence. No, its more "gap in the career" in my profession (although I am not as worried about it as nurses fortunately can always find a job...some sort of job that is... 0
Mind you, I do not even know what is HB1 and we're not looking for any sponsorship, meaning that obviously what you assumed is not the case.

She doesn't need a H1b! In fact, she wouldn't qualify for one! Husband might qualify for one -- but he doesn't need one either! I.E. forget H1b!