If I were to purchase your material, how long would it take to go though it enough to be prepared for the exams? Do you guarantee a pass?

 

You have a week till test time?? You'd want to spend at least 2-3-4 hours a day going thru the written material and practice test questions.

 

You have a week till test time?? You'd want to spend at least 2-3-4 hours a day going thru the written material and practice test questions.

Yah, a week is probably not gonna be long enough. I studied for about 2-3 months and took the computerized practice tests that came with my kit about 100 times, until I was getting 99-100%.

 

That was when they scheduled it and don't want to pay $60 to reschedule it. Guess ill be taking it without study material and see how I do.

 

When you schedule the retest, give yourself at least a month:thumbsup:

 

You get one free re-schedule. Send your request to the fax number in the letterhead of the testing notice. Include the testing notice. Give them a phone number to call you back and some optional dates that are no more than 3-4 weeks out.

 

Anyone know how long the wait is? My application was received April 2nd and they are currently processing apps from March 19th while scheduling exams for the fourth week of April according to the CSLB.

Is it possible I'll be scheduled for my exam next month? I have my three week National Guard annual training next month. I can miss it but if my exam won't be till May, I'd like to go to earn some retirement points. Gotta love the miltary. Training always pops up at the most in opportune time.

 

Welcome to CT. And thank you for your service!

You're 2 weeks away from app processing and your test date will probably be around the second week of May. You can request one free reschedule. When you get to that point, let me know and I'll fill you in on what to do.

 

Thanks again, Phil! I'm the Iraq vet who's app you looked over recently. I'll probably skip the training then. I've already completed my training for the year and I'm probably going to another NCO development school later this year. I'd rather get my license asap instead of sleeping on the ground for three weeks.

 

Us Navy vets like to say..... we never had to dig a hole..... and sleep in it! LOL

 

Passed them both! With the pass, there was a letter that said my experience is still being verified. How king does this take? I called the board and they said it is under investigation!?! What's that mean? What do I do now?

 

Anyone know what the hold up is with processing applications? Are they verifying experience for more applications or are there just a lot of applications in? I read on another forum that they are verifying experience for as many applications as they can. I hope I don't get hit by an investigation. I already have to jump through enough hoops and this is already taking forever.

 

It does seem like they are doing secondary reviews on more apps. jayhawknick's review is different than the standard random pull.

 

Hi Guru, I would like to ask for your advise.

I applied for my Contractors License and everything was going well, I have my exam date for 05/16/2012 so I was happy, until I just checked the status on my application (20110112906) and it now says "APP TO AIU FOR INVESTIGATION".

Please advise. I have never been in any kind of legal trouble, no convictions, no criminal record, etc.

Thanks,

Adel

 

Hello Adel. Welcome to CT.

It could be one of two reasons why the app was sent to AIU. 1) you are 24 or younger, or 2) they randomly pulled your app for a secondary review.

#2 has been happening more frequently lately and I'm not sure why. But I'm hearing from more and more people that their apps are going to investigation.

 

Thanks Guru!

In my case it is #2 (I am 35)

In your personal opinion, should I be worried?

Thanks Again,

Adel

 

Well... if you cant come up with tax returns, w-2's, pay stubs, some sort of verification of your experience, then yes... i'd be worried. Sorry.

 

Do you think that my Tax Returns as a Designer will be enough? I have been working as a Designer and Contractor for at least 8 years (Self employed) and have not felt the need for the license until now. I have also built two of my own houses as owner builder (I have permits to prove that)

What do you think?

Thanks.

 

Yeah, I think those returns might work. It's really up to the individual investigator. Did you submit the experience as self employed? or owner builder?

 

I was advised to submit it as self employed, and that is what I did.

 

I think that was the right choice. You can submit the O/B exp as a back up to the experience you submitted with the app. Perhaps the investigator will accept letters of referrence from your certifier and others who have first hand knowledge of your experience.

 

Great!, that makes me feel much better... Thanks again for your help.

Oh, one last questions, generally how long it takes for these investigation?

 

30-60 days

 

Phil,

After a month, my application has finally been sent to one of three investigators. I am waiting for them to contact me but want to make sure I have everything ready so that this process can move quickly. I have w-2s for the 2 1/2 years of part time employment. Can I use any of my 5 years as a Project Manager for Architecture Firms towards my experience? I also submitted my Architecture Degree for 3 years of experience...

Thanks,

Nick

 

My philosophy is to throw everything you can at the investigator including the kitchen sink and knife set. :whistling

 

AdBaz, get ready for a long wait. My application was sent to the investigation dept. a month ago and they just assigned me to someone. I have not heard from them yet so you can probably expect for it to take about that long as well. There are only 3 investigators, they might want to hire some help...

 

Thank you, I won't hold my breath then.

 

Hi License Guru,

I recently got laid off and I really want to start my own business. Do you know if it's possible for me to apply for a C15-Flooring Liscense without any experience? I know a couple of people who is a journeyman who's in the trade but I don't have anyone that could sign for me. Any help would be greatly apprieciated. Thanks.