What you can expect when you are dealing with the CSLB Application Investigation Unit

I received a call today from one of my readers. He told me that his application was sent to the Application Investigation Unit or AIU. He received the AIU letter just days before his test date. Fortunately, he made the correct choice and took the exams… because he passed! Congratulations on passing the State tests your first time.

Just to refresh you, the application is reviewed by a license technician. At this level, the tech can ask for corrections to the app, or additional experience documentation depending on if the classification is considered to be “critical class.” In the reader’s case, he was asked to send them transcripts of his 5 yr Architectural degree. The License Classification Deputy, which is usually at a minimum (or supposed to be) an Enforcement Representative, or ER1 is the person that makes the determination that his 5 yr degree was worth 3 yrs towards the 4 yr minimum requirement. So his app was posted and test date assigned.

Now the Application Investigation Unit steps in.

The investigator assigned is Roland Garcia. ER1 Garcia informs the reader that he now has to provide permits and contracts. The M.O. these days for the CSLB. Mr. Garcia also gave the reader the new party line… withdraw your app or I’ll deny you. Additionally, he told the reader that if he withdrew his application, it would cost him less when he goes to re-apply. … Read more