My initial application for residency was received by the Counseling Board on June 15, 2011, but because I utilized a form that was dated 2010, instead of 2011 (which only had a change in one line), I had to resubmit my application which I again mailed off on June 17, 2011, which was finally approved and confirmed that I could begin counting hours on 9/26/2011. This was three months of awaiting approval and notification. Additional staff or a better system should be implemented to expedite the process of obtaining licensure, because this is affecting people's livelihoods.
