Get familiar designing in inches and keep up with the newest software. Unfortunately lots of architects are in the same situation, working in jobs not related to architecture for a few years now.

Best thing to do is get your degree credited, and do an MARC II or something. Otherwise, you'll just end up being a drafter

thanks purpurina , dassouki for advises i apreciate that but i just  have some progress and i have apply to the university as student international , i explained in my app my objectifs , my plan for the study, and my education background to the university , the thesis of my graduation was about preservation of an historic site and adapt for new functions to revive this area it was for  encourage the cultural tourism  , any way i would like to countinue in this field , historic preservation, 

actualy i get this email from the univ

I recently received your application to the University. The program you applied to was our Master of Architecture, however you indicated the Master of Science in Architecture in your Statement of Intent. I want to verify which program you intended to apply.

MARCH (Master of Architecture)--the NAAB-accredited studio-based professional degree program prepares students for work as a licensed professional; completion of this degree is the educational basis for licensure in the USA.

MSARCH (Master of Science in Architecture)--the post-professional seminar-based program for those: 1) already registered as practicing professionals in the USA wanting to have a more theoretical base to their practice or, 2) focused on teaching, writing, research.  Completion of this degree does NOT legally support licensure in the USA.  This degree program is in the process of becoming a PhD program.

wich one i will choise ? wich one is the best for my career ? enlighten me plese if u get any quest ask me please

march, man

u means the first one?

Mahjoob, I think you need to talk to the local Architectural board first to see how your degree will get creditted