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How It Works: U.S. Licensure for International Applicants
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Watch: U.S. Licensure for International Applicants

05/26/2026

by Claire Hilton Martínez

International International Applicants
NCARB answers questions for U.S. architects pursuing U.K. licensure.

U.S. Architects: Answers to Your Questions About Getting Licensed in the U.K.

02/13/2024

by Jenny Kawecki

Architecture International
Explore FAQs regarding NCARB and ARB’s new reciprocity agreement.
NCARB answers questions for U.K. architects pursuing U.S. licensure.

U.K. Architects: Answers to Your Questions About Getting Licensed in the U.S.

02/13/2024

by Jenny Kawecki

Architecture International
Explore FAQs regarding NCARB and ARB’s new reciprocity agreement.
Prova Zaman-Haque is licensed in the U.S. and the U.K.

Architect Prova Zaman-Haque on the New US/UK MRA, Representation, and More

12/19/2023

by Jenny Kawecki

Architecture International
One architect shares her experience getting licensed in the United States and the United Kingdom.
NCARB Live: US-UK MRA Overview with NCARB and ARB

Watch the Webinar: How YOU Can Get Licensed in the UK 

11/13/2023

by Jenny Kawecki

NCARB Certificate International
Join us to learn more about our MRA with the United Kingdom.
Apura Purandareshares her journey to becoming a licensed architect in the U.S.

From Mumbai to LA: Apurva Purandare's Journey to Licensure

10/24/2023

by Claire Hilton Martínez

Architect Spotlight International
Learn how Apurva Purandare navigated licensure in the U.S. and how she leverages her experience to advocate for other immigrants in the architecture profession.
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Reciprocity With the U.K.: How to Take Advantage of the New Agreement

04/25/2023

by Jenny Kawecki

NCARB Certificate International
Take advantage of this new opportunity to expand your practice.
U.S.-U.K reciprocity agreement event, featuring CEO Mike Armstrong as a panelist.

NCARB and ARB Celebrate Reciprocity Agreement Between U.S. and U.K.

04/21/2023

by Claire Hilton

NCARB Certificate International
Get a recap of recent events and learn more about the milestone agreement.
NCARB Live: How YOU Can Get Licensed in the UK

Watch Our Webinar: Pursuing Licensure in the United Kingdom

04/11/2023

by Jenny Kawecki

NCARB Certificate International
Learn more about our mutual recognition agreement with the U.K.
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New Reciprocity Agreement Expands Opportunities for U.S. and U.K. Architects

02/22/2023

by Claire Hilton

NCARB Certificate International
Explore the impacts of the groundbreaking agreement and see if you’re eligible to apply for a reciprocal license.
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Next Steps for Establishing Reciprocity for Architects Between the U.S. and U.K.

07/26/2022

by Jenny Kawecki

NCARB Certificate International
NCARB and the ARB hope to implement the MRA in early 2023.

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