Hi there
Hope im not too late.Well as long as you can produce an experience cert.things ought to go smoother.Do you get that if you are in private pract??anyways,the paper processing is painfully slow- takes upto a year sometimes so im not sure why you'd bother really!Well like i said if you get into the ministry the pay is good but otherwise....
Btw,have you ever considered how difficult it is to deal with your arab clients too?Hope i dont sound too depressing or anything, but thats the situation here.If you know somebody in the place who can help you get in it may be worth a shot.
all d best!

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