Emily's struggle

It's been awhile since I have written anything at all, and even longer since I've written about the challenges facing immigrants in Norway. This is most likely because I finally figured out my own work/living situation, have been granted permission to work and have been working my ass off ever since!

But there are many other people that are struggling with creating lives here. Emily Stange is one of these people. She moved here with her American husband and their daughter, and brought 6 years education and 12 years of work experience with her.

But this was still not enough for the Norwegian authorities to recognize her as a midwife in this country. Paperwork, technicalities and what seems to be arbitrary bullshit (for lack of a better term) has been standing in her way for over two years now.

For those of you who can understand Norwegian, check out this news link where they interview Emily and visit her home (for an English translation, visit Emily's blog).

Does anyone have any solutions? 
Keep your hopes up Emily. Something has to work out soon!

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