The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has reached an important milestone in the process that will help UK registered architects seek registration in the USA, and vice versa.
ARB writes:
The Professional Qualifications Act and subsequent legislation will give ARB the power to enter into mutual recognition agreements with other regulators. Through these, eligible architects can benefit from a straightforward process to register in the UK and other countries.
ARB has been developing an agreement with the USA and its counterpart, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB).
NCARB has now announced that its member boards have ratified the text of the agreement. This is a key milestone towards being signed.
Further legislation is needed before ARB is able to enter into an agreement. The government is already developing this and it is expected later this year.
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