International architect pursuing NCARB license - seeking advice

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saadibrahem

August 06, 2025 05:26

Hello!

I am an international architect that recently moved to the US and pursuing NCARB license, I graduated 2014 so 10+ years now.

Just seeking advice and guidance on how to gain AXP experience while having no previous work experience in the US, what should i focus on? should i attend extra courses to prepare me to work in the US? .. etc 

Would be great if someone share their experience to know where to start.

Thanks in advance and have a great day.

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  HaythamNCARB August 06, 2025 05:30

  Have you worked before w Licensed Architect in your home country. Note that AXP is not mandatory to start ARE.

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  saadibrahem August 06, 2025 05:38 (Edited August 06, 2025 05:40)

  Yes i did for 9 years as an architect in Egypt. But there is difference in regulations and rules, so i am trying to get informations and guidance from someone went through the same experience.
  And thanks for your comment

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  manuelgranja August 06, 2025 14:02

  Hi, you can have half of your experience registered form a foreign country. What I should do is registered does AXP as soon as possible. Then focus on the ARE, the rest of the AXP will come, is the ARE where you need to focus and the hardest part of the process. SO my suggestion, book Practice Management Exam

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  saadibrahem August 06, 2025 14:49

  Thanks manuel for your advice 

  i will start documenting my experience from foreign country.

  i was planning to start the ARE soon as well, just felt like asking here first before i start so i dont waste time doing the wrong things.

  Thanks Again

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