Results: What is your opinion on immigrants,coming to the USA with professional diplomas and experience and not be able to practice ,because their degree is not being recognized? Do you think they are worse doctors, dentists, architects ?
Published on 03/31/2015
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What is your opinion on immigrants,coming to the USA with professional diplomas and experience and not be able to practice ,because their degree is not being recognized? Do you think they are worse doctors, dentists, architects ? They are not as good as American graduates
22%
420 votes
they are as good as American graduates
52%
982 votes
They are better than American graduates
12%
231 votes
Other (please specify)
18%
337 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.88% | 37 | |
| na | 1.88% | 37 |
| n/a | 1.22% | 24 |
| not sure | 0.56% | 11 |
| undecided | 0.46% | 9 |
| i don't know | 0.41% | 8 |
| don't know | 0.36% | 7 |
| depends | 0.30% | 6 |
| no opinion | 0.25% | 5 |
| unsure | 0.20% | 4 |
| dont know | 0.10% | 2 |
| varies | 0.10% | 2 |
| not american | 0.10% | 2 |
| i don't know. | 0.10% | 2 |
| canadian | 0.10% | 2 |
| depends on where they went to school. europe or some third world country? | 0.05% | 1 |
| it would depend on where they studied & the if they were up to an american standard | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the particular diploma/experience | 0.05% | 1 |
| im not really sure.would need more information | 0.05% | 1 |
| some as good, some worse | 0.05% | 1 |
| their education should be equal and meet the criteria of a usa education in order to practice in the usa. | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the school, there should be a qualifying test but their degrees should not be disregarded | 0.05% | 1 |
| they re probably as good but they need to be certified in this country to practice | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the original country's qualifications etc. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on all the factors | 0.05% | 1 |
| not for me to say | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the quality of the school, if the credentials/requirements are the same | 0.05% | 1 |
| need to be sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'm not sure, there's probably a reason why these degrees aren't accepted | 0.05% | 1 |
| americans with the same qualifications should be hired first | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am not american | 0.05% | 1 |
| i do not know, each individual is different | 0.05% | 1 |
| its a case by case | 0.05% | 1 |
| let them pass a test | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the country they are coming from | 0.05% | 1 |
| ....haven't a clue.... | 0.05% | 1 |
| no comment | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think ilegals have taken enough away from the american employeed | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends, testing is needed to see if they do meet our qualifications | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on traing | 0.05% | 1 |
| difficult to say. depends on where they are coming from | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on the schooling they have. | 0.05% | 1 |
| when they graduate from american colleges and are certified as competent by american state agencies then i will be inclined to trust them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| not applicable | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on where they are from. | 0.05% | 1 |
| where are their credentials from? | 0.05% | 1 |
| they may or maynot be as good as american-trained professionals, and they should need to pass the same tests as those trained in america and canada | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends where they're coming from | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on the individual situation | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to be tested to american standards to ensure they are competent | 0.05% | 1 |
| what a question! | 0.05% | 1 |
| some should be qualified and some not. a test should be in order. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to follow our laws | 0.05% | 1 |
| i dont think that they are better or worse. their education is differnt and may not always apply in the same way that is did in their native country. i think that they should be required to pass some sort of exam or general knowledge testing. | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends where they're from | 0.05% | 1 |
| to many immigrants | 0.05% | 1 |
| there are some that have horrible backgrounds but some that are very good. need to evaluate on a case by case basis | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on where they obtained their degreee | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on the person but i know that there are practices that aren't allowed/taught in other countries & vice versa so there needs to be some local education | 0.05% | 1 |
| different countries have different standards | 0.05% | 1 |
| country's standard is the most important factor in evaluating immigrants' professional qualification | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to practice in their on country | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to meet our standards | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on what country they practiced in | 0.05% | 1 |
| would need to be tested.... | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think there should be a proficiency exam and if they pass, theyre good to go | 0.05% | 1 |
| there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to pass the usa exams | 0.05% | 1 |
| if an american doctor emigrated to another country would his or her degree be accepted? | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends upon the specialty and the individual | 0.05% | 1 |
| this should be a case by case basis. | 0.05% | 1 |
| may need more training | 0.05% | 1 |
| idon't live in usa | 0.05% | 1 |
| it would depend | 0.05% | 1 |
| make them write test to ensure | 0.05% | 1 |
| i would not call them worse or unqualified but i think to practise in usa or canada for example - they must take some sort of testing to be sure they are trained with the same standards. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i feel we nee to employ our own before emplying immigrants | 0.05% | 1 |
| they do not meet the standard required | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on which country they have immigrated from | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on what country they came from and what that education system is like | 0.05% | 1 |
| b | 0.05% | 1 |
| it could go either way but if they are coming here then they should get education here | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the skills and knowledge | 0.05% | 1 |
| each should be tested on his/her ability, not on their ethnicity. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think they need to be tested and certified according to american standards | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think they should take a test that would make them eligible to practice in us. if they pass they practice. i have to do this and i am not a doctor. | 0.05% | 1 |
| stay at home | 0.05% | 1 |
| maybe they are just educated differently? | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the individual | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to complete a test in the us then i would feel better | 0.05% | 1 |
| no idea, how do you know if they are good or not | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the person??? | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have no idea how good they are | 0.05% | 1 |
| needs to be testing to see the equivalency is met and then let them practise | 0.05% | 1 |
| we have different standards here, so they need to take the american test | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think this is bs if a immigrant comes to the us the government should revise their education so they can work here as well. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they should be allowed to requalify to meet us standards | 0.05% | 1 |
| ne sais pas | 0.05% | 1 |
| test them | 0.05% | 1 |
| think it would depend on the individual | 0.05% | 1 |
| don'tknow | 0.05% | 1 |
| dunno and you don't either | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'm not sure if they are better or not, i do think they need to pass exam for us lisence to pratice here in the us | 0.05% | 1 |
| they may be as good but should at least have to sit a us exam or take an internship or something to prove themselves before getting us license | 0.05% | 1 |
| the point is better or worse the do not have the right to practice here | 0.05% | 1 |
| all depends on the school and the training | 0.05% | 1 |
| really doesn't matter as they have to be qualified in the usa | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'm not american, i wouldn't say that either is worse or better than the other but they are different. different countries have different education systems, different medical practices, and so there should be rules regarding who can practice medicine | 0.05% | 1 |
| think they should have stayed in their own country | 0.05% | 1 |
| really don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't live in the us | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends | 0.05% | 1 |
| if they want to come to usa they should have to upgrade to usa standards | 0.05% | 1 |
| have no idea | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on what country they are from. it's hard for the us to keep track of standards in all of the countries around the world. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'm canadian | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think that there should be an annual test for all doctors, dentists, architects, etc. to which if they don't pass then they dont qualify | 0.05% | 1 |
| some are good and some are not, they need to go through legal means to come here | 0.05% | 1 |
| no i think that they don't qualify with some of the standards because in other countries they have a diffent process of doing they degree. | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the person / school | 0.05% | 1 |
| citizens first | 0.05% | 1 |
| this question is to vague. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it would depend on where they studied | 0.05% | 1 |
| as a canadian if they have si,i;lar standards od schooling & can pass a test of knowledge or co-op trial . | 0.05% | 1 |
| they should be tested before they practice in their new country | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the person and where the degree is from | 0.05% | 1 |
| i have no idea | 0.05% | 1 |
| some are not as good, some are as good, some are better. it depends on the kind of education they received. not all countries are the same. | 0.05% | 1 |
| too general of a question, and not enough answers. | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not pick our jobs | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the person | 0.05% | 1 |
| most are probably as good or better - just have them them take a qualifying exam. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't really know | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to take a test | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'm not sure | 0.05% | 1 |
| they should be strictly tested and then pronounced qualified in us if they pass | 0.05% | 1 |
| these professions required board tests | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on whether language is an issue | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends. | 0.05% | 1 |
| there are many other variables like what country and which school they came from. some are better some are worse. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't think you can generalize about an entire group of people... | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think it should be checked out more thoroughly or they could be given some refresher courses but not just ignore their previous studies | 0.05% | 1 |
| unsure. | 0.05% | 1 |
| just not sure...in our country one must obey rules etc... | 0.05% | 1 |
| they should be tested to see where what their skills and knowledge are. if they are on a level with north american knowledge and skill levels and meet all the immagration requirements then they should be allowed to work | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to pass our licensing exams and then practice | 0.05% | 1 |
| they should be tested by our standards | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on country and school | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think it depends on the industry and the individual. | 0.05% | 1 |
| if immigrants went to a school/college then they should be able to verify or show they are capable working in their desired industry. | 0.05% | 1 |
| i | 0.05% | 1 |
| varies case by case | 0.05% | 1 |
| lazy mexicans | 0.05% | 1 |
| may be more up to date standards/meds here | 0.05% | 1 |
| need to be recertified with us standards | 0.05% | 1 |
| not american - canadian | 0.05% | 1 |
| if they can pass proper certification then they should be able to practice | 0.05% | 1 |
| don;tknow if we can trust them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on the individual and the university | 0.05% | 1 |
| canadian, and i have opinions for my country, but clearly you don't want my opinion. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they should be able to test their license | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to prove themselves..... a short time in a university program. | 0.05% | 1 |
| individual assesment. all will not be better and all will not be worse. | 0.05% | 1 |
| live in canada | 0.05% | 1 |
| i think we should worry about our country's abilities before worrying about immigrants | 0.05% | 1 |
| are they legal!!!!???? | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need a little training to have the same standards of what country they are in | 0.05% | 1 |
| i am canadian | 0.05% | 1 |
| have to prove themselves ! | 0.05% | 1 |
| one might have a law degree in michigan it does not mean that they can practice in new york with it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to pass profoency test | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't know if they are better or worse. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they should not be eligible for jobs in the usa | 0.05% | 1 |
| i'm not sure - depends on where they got that degree from | 0.05% | 1 |
| no idea | 0.05% | 1 |
| do not know | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is what it is | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends upon where from | 0.05% | 1 |
| if th can prove their skills are as good then they should be allowed to use them. | 0.05% | 1 |
| test them and see using english | 0.05% | 1 |
| are they american citizens and can they get accredited in the usa | 0.05% | 1 |
| actually i think i know christians fear it but a one world governmene twould be great and to let them get certified in any country as we do when we move to another state etc would be awesome. | 0.05% | 1 |
| they are as good as american graduates but would need to upgrade education to account for cultural and language differences. | 0.05% | 1 |
| re take tests. | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure but they should be tested here | 0.05% | 1 |
| who knows | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on where it's from and what standard of education | 0.05% | 1 |
| i don't know if they are as good, better or worse. they should have to pass a test and be allowed to work if the test is passed | 0.05% | 1 |
| there should be some better solution about these things... | 0.05% | 1 |
| it depends on what and their experience | 0.05% | 1 |
| they need to show that they are good enough | 0.05% | 1 |
| immigrants is rather vague.....how about have they had proper training in their field? there are trained people as good as the good ol' u.s.a. | 0.05% | 1 |
| should requalify | 0.05% | 1 |
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