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For any questions, please
call our office or email our office.
United States: (213) 386-8688
Philippines Telephone #: 915-2680 extension: 50190#
Address: 3250 Wilshire Blvd. #1900 | Los Angeles, CA 90010
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| Pharmacist (
Foreign Pharmacist ) |
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| Gateway Manpower & Consulting is the leading the way for the foreign pharmacist in the United States. Our plan consists of years of planning and also trade secrets that we cannot reveal online. We know our real clients and also can help those who are truly dedicated pharmacists. Gateway is starting a special program for the foreign pharmacist here in the United States. Gateway is starting in California first, then hopefully, we can move from state to state, since many of the state requirements are very different. Each state (there are 50 states in the Unites States) has different requirements in education, testing and experience.
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| KEY FACTORS FOR THE FOREIGN PHARMACIST:
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HARD EXAMS (FPGEE & NAPLEX)
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US Based Exams - exams that are only available in the US
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Reviewing for these exams
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Training & Experience in a US Facility
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Qualifying Examinations
Download Attachment to see if you fullfill the requirements
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Types of Visa, this will direct you to The Law Offices of Susana Chung
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Program Sign Up
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| Qualifying
Examinations for Foreign Pharmacist |
Gateway is providing an innovative and new program for the foreign pharmacist. It is something new and held as a company strategy.
From our recent trips to the Philippines and different countries, there have been many interest in our program with foreign pharmacists. However, our program is a special program for those who are committed, financially stable and for those who show promise through their resume and application. We will pick our applicants carefully and will be able to let you know about the review programs we have and the necessary applications you would need. Applicants are carefully chosen, once chosen, we will contact you regarding our program and inform you with our plan and get ready for the next steps.
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| Special Program for the Foreign Pharmacist to Work in the US
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| GatewayMC in cooperation with the Law Offices of Susana Ragos Chung provides you with all the immigration assistance you will need to process the foreign pharmacist application for immigrant visa. Once the selection process of the facility is finished, GatewayMC will coordinate with the Law Offices of Susana Ragos Chung on the documentation process of your application. It is important to note however, that to be qualified to work as a pharmacist in a hospital in the US, the foreign pharmacist applicant must have:
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| 1. Graduate of a four (4) year curriculum program or a graduate of a five (5) year curriculum program (for 2003 graduates onwards) from an Accredited Pharmacy University outside of the USA.
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| 2. Passed the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE). This exam can only be taken in the USA. Candidates can take the exams for an unlimited time. FPGEE is offered twice (2x) a year (June/December). Generally, results come out within six (6) weeks. Application and information is available at www.nabp.net.
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| 3. Passed the Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE).Passing results are good for 2 years. Information regarding both exams is online at www.toefl.org.
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| 4. Upon completion of items 2 & 3, candidate can get an FPGEE Certificate.
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| 5. GETTING SPONSORSHIP: Candidate must get an Intern License depending on the state where the applicant will be sponsored. This can be done online. Gateway Manpower has available sponsors for pharmacists!
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| 6. At this time, the pharmacist is ready for H-1B Visa application. This process normally takes 12 to 14 weeks for regular processing. H1-B petition is good for 3 years and is renewable up to a maximum of 6 years.
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| 7. Meanwhile, candidate may apply (for internship) with the state board in which he/she wants to work. Internship ranges from 400 hours to over 1500 hours (some states allow part-time, however most require full time). These hours must be done in United States in the state in which they want to work, with a few exceptions.
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| 8. Upon completion of internship hours, the pharmacist can submit an application to take the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) if required. Approval to sit for the boards can take 3-7 weeks.
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| 9. The pharmacist takes the NAPLEX and MPJE. Most states offer reciprocity (except some: Florida or California). Results are available in 4-8 weeks depending upon the state.
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| Program Timeline for the Foreign Pharmacist:
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Step 1: Join GatewayMC (1 day to 4 weeks)
Complete application packet (click here for an application)
Complete and submit credentials
Passed TOEFL,TSE, FPGEE (You must do this on your own)
Review and Selection begins by Gateway and determine whether you are qualified.
Sign GatewayMC contract.
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Step 2: Screening and selection by Gateway
Schedule interview with Gateway
Complete hiring packet
Program Details will be given
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Step 3: Sponsor Selection
Sponsors / Facilities look at your resume and qualifications and decide whether they would like to hire you and sponsor you throughout the immigration process
Sponsors will interview you and require more documents
Finalization of Sponsorship (whether they decide to hire you)
Signing of Contract and Papers
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Step 4: Sponsorship / Immigration ( 5 to 7 months)
Prepare immigration documents
Receive Approval Notice
Get ready to come to the United States
Meet & Greet day
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Step 5: Passing Exams & Working
Work orientation
Work and review for NAPLEX
Take NAPLEX after 1500 hours of internship
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