As an internationally educated engineer, I'm planning to apply for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia. Please outline the key steps for submitting my application, including where to find the online application. What is the typical timeframe for the Board of Examiners (BOE) to review applications and issue a decision? Lastly, what options are available if I cannot provide original documents to prove my qualifications?
Navigate to 'engineersnovascotia.ca'. Click on the 'Registration (How to Apply)' link. Click on the 'Internationally Educated Engineers' link. Identify the key steps for submitting an application, including where to find the online application. Determine the typical timeframe for the Board of Examiners (BOE) review and decision. Find information regarding options for applicants who cannot provide original documentation. Synthesize all gathered information into a concise answer.
The agent states that applications are submitted online, and provides the link to the 'online application page' (ID 222). The agent states that the Board of Examiners (BOE) meets monthly from September to June. The agent states that the Board's decision on registration requirements will be sent to the applicant within six months of a completed application being received. The agent states that if original documentation cannot be provided for a valid reason, applicants can provide alternative means of proof accompanied by a sworn statement (affidavit).