to get licensed in the US you would need to -

- sign up with NCARB http://www.ncarb.org/
- send your diplome & curriculum for evaluation at your states architecture board
- 3 year idp (internship)
- pass ARE tests

* keep in mind, some states require you to have a diploma from a school authorised  by NCARB.

ok, thanks a lot. i looked at the NCARB website and it left me with another question or two: is it difficult to get your foreign degree certified by NAAB through their Education Evaluation Service for Architects (EESA) program? the website mentioned that NY doesn't accept the the EESA; does that mean that they flat out don't allow foreign trained architects to work in their state? are their other avenues? you mentioned that some states require architects to have a diploma from a NCARB authorized school. do you mean states like NY? 

If your school is on the ncarb certified list for foreign schools than it is not a problem, If it isn't then it can be costly to you, and EESA might ask you to complete some extra courses in the USA. BUT, I know that New York and California architect boards don't ask for NCARB at all, hence you do not need to complete any EESA/NCARB application. So you don't have to worry.

is there a list out there of which states do and do not require NCARB?

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sorry, I meant NAAB accredited, not NCARB..

http://www.ncarb.org/Getting-an-Initial-License/Registration-Board-Requirements.aspx?jurisid=53

you can check per state - Initial registration item #2 to see if the state requires NAAB accredited.

I am sure you can also find a complete list per state. I know I saw one before.