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I want to know whether it is possible to work in the U.S.A for an Actuarial position with Indian exams/ UK exams and without writing American exams?
I want to know whether it is possible to work in the U.S.A for an Actuarial position with Indian exams/ UK exams and without writing American exams?
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I'm really interested in working in the USA and was hoping someone (anyone?!) who has made the switch will be able to help! I've emailed a few USA based recruitment companies but that doesn't seem to get me anywhere. If anyone has any hints or tips regarding their own experience (or even that of work colleagues) then that would be great!!
I currently work in pensions for a UK based company so a transfer is not possible. I have 2 years experience and 2 CTs left. I think I am flexible in the work I would accept (I.e. I'd consider insurance and investment) and would even be willing to pay for exams myself!
Anyone got any advice?!
What is your citizenship? There are visa restrictions to work in the US and you won't be considered unless you are eligible (US citizen) or in the season when visas can be issued. Now it is not the season. It is easier to get an internal transfer but that would be at a more senior level (qualified at least).
I'm also interested in a visa to the US.
What I know (or think I know) is that the relevant visa for foreigners is the H1B visa which becomes available every April each year (and only once a year!).
I've heard that the quotas are not by each profession so the chances of a person getting a visa is the same whether he or she is a qualified actuary or someone doing manual work.
I've also not had much success trying out US-based recruitment agency. I'm sorry to say but DW Simpson is **** - and that's my honest opinion. They won't even reply to emails, and I'm almost qualified!
I'm also interested in a visa to the US.
What I know (or think I know) is that the relevant visa for foreigners is the H1B visa which becomes available every April each year (and only once a year!).
I've heard that the quotas are not by each profession so the chances of a person getting a visa is the same whether he or she is a qualified actuary or someone doing manual work.
I've also not had much success trying out US-based recruitment agency. I'm sorry to say but DW Simpson is **** - and that's my honest opinion. They won't even reply to emails, and I'm almost qualified!
It is so frustrating that the FIA and SOA have a mutual agreement regarding the conversion of exams etc yet the possibility of getting a visa and work is almost impossible!![]()
While that may be so, I doubt IFoA or SOA have any weight on US/UK immigration decisions. I don't think it's a walk in the park for a non-UK citizen with an FIA to get a job in the UK either.
While that may be so, I doubt IFoA or SOA have any weight on US/UK immigration decisions. I don't think it's a walk in the park for a non-UK citizen with an FIA to get a job in the UK either.
That's very true, everyone wants a UK specific experience backed by UK exams.
In the US, however, I had a feeling that it is easier to get into a role (without US specific experience), provided you have a visa.
Getting a visa is almost impossible...
I'm relocating to US from India end of this year. The easiest way to get a role there is via inter company transfer.
In an actuarial role?
Could I perhaps ask what level you are at - student, nearly-qualified, newly qualified, or qualified with significant post-qualification experience?
and in america they usually need the company to have a reason why they could not find someone suitable within the country and needed to transfer you from another country to have you in the job position. Perhaps was there such a reason for your international transfer?
I'm relocating to US from India end of this year. The easiest way to get a role there is via inter company transfer.
I'm a student with 2.5 years exp - done with CT series, and writing CA2 + ST6 in a month's time. I work in analytics - so I'm not exactly into a core actuarial role.
The role required knowledge of techniques (similar to what's covered in the CT series) and a good understanding of my co's databases and processes - and I guess I was lucky to be at the right co at the right time - being the only person here who's pursuing actuarial (now they're hiring 4 more).
The downside of working in a role like this has been no study leave, no paper passing incentive etc![]()
if I may ask/guess your company... Mu sigma? Latentview?