I have fantastic news! I've just received an email from Hawaii Board that my application has been approved and they can issue a standard license. I was hoping to get an Elementary license but they say they can issue only English6-12 cause of my degree. What would be my next step in getting a permanent license or even transferring the one i have to Elementary?
Thanks PsyGuy for your help.

Good news. They told me to put all zeros for a SSN so I can apply. I've just completed an application so all I have to do is wait and see. I had to pay 28$ for the application so if anyone is thinking about this option is worth trying. I will let you know the outcome

Thanks. I will try to collect all the doc next week and hopefully apply. Do you know how long the process can take, from submitting application to actually receiving a license? Do you know anyone who has received HI license without SSN?

Another quick question: Am i applying for Option D requirements?

Great news, thank PsyGuy. My school is not British, we teach American curriculum (common core for ELA). I'm looking at HI site right now to see what the requirements are. I read on this forum before that I need SSN to apply for a license so what steps should I take in order to get one? Anything else I need know or obtain before applying? thanks a lot

Thanks PsyGuy for your response. I've looked into QTS but I'm not eligible cause Serbia is not officially part of a European Union. I'm not sure what AO stands for? I've already obtained an NACES review, like you said I needed it for my Masters program. it says: Recommended US Educational equivalency: Bachelor's Degree in secondary education with a concentration in English language and literature from a regionally- accredited institution in higher education in the United States... Credential Details: Diploma of Acquired Higher Education, conferring professional title of Secondary Teacher of the English language and Literature. so i'm not sure if that's the case..
Can you please tell me what are the requirements for getting a CT provisional credential? or share a link if you have it. Do I need to pass Praxis or any other Test?
Thanks again

Hi everyone,
I read several posts about obtaining US teaching license but I'm still unsure if it applies to me and I would appreciate any feedback and tips. I have a Bachelor's degree in secondary education with a concentration in English language and literature from my home country (Serbia). that is basically a teaching degree for English teachers K-12. I also completed my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from American College of education last year. I have been teaching internationally for 9 years, 4 years in Egypt and 5 in China. I've been teaching at a WASC accredited school for the last five years as an elementary teacher. So my dilemma is if I can get US license without doing TEACHNOW program cause of my work experience?! Is Hawaii my only option as being non US citizen.. Any suggestions and advice will be greatly appreciated!