Does anyone know if it is difficult to get to the USA and work as a reporter?

[Debbie Gentile]

Hi all.
I have a friend of mine (from Ireland) who is an RPR and would like to come to the States. I am just wondering if anyone has any experience in this or if it is close to impossible. If anyone knows of someone coming from another country, please let me know.
Thanks a million!

[Mary Jo Cochran]

If she is an RPR (as I am), that means she took the test to be a registered professional reporter. When I took it, it was NSRA (National Shorthand Reporters Association). If that's who she got her RPR status from, I don't think there should be a problem. Florida has no requirements to be a court reporter. Does she need a Visa or anything to come to the United States?

Whatever state she wants to work in, she should check on that state's requirements for being a court reporter. That's easy enough to find out through the Internet.

[Debbie Gentile]

Hi Mary Jo,
That's for your feedback. I was wondering about how they get into the country, but I think I have may have found some help! Thanks again!
Debbie

[anita t. shemin]

I have sponsored two Irish women who eventually became US citizens and Court Reporters!! I don't see any reason why the Reporter from Ireland would have a problem here. I understand, sadly, that reporters are no longer used in the higher courts in Ireland where ER has taken hold. The Irish educational system is excellent and Irish reporters are a welcome addition to our profession.

[Debbie Gentile]

Hi Anita,
That is such encouraging information! Thank you so much! Would you be able to give me any more details about sponsoring reporters? Is it a difficult thing to do? I'd love to hear your story, if you have time! Thanks a million!
Debbie