Which state to apply?

I'm a BSN graduate in the Philippines. I took the licensure exam for nurses here in the philippines this June and I'm still waiting for the results. My dilemna is I don't know what state I'll apply for NCLEX. I already have the application forms for CA, Nevada and New York. I had my fingerprints taken for CA and Nevada already. I have relatives in CA and Nevada but most of the threads here are pointing to NY as initial licensure. I know that I can sit for NCLEX even if I don't have a SS number but the problem lies when I pass NCLEX. In CA and Nevada, they will not issue a license without a SS number but in NY, a hard license will be issued. Which state has the fastest processing time? Can I apply for NCLEX even if I'm not licensed in my country?

As long as you have a hard copy of your license in NY, you could apply for reciprocity to any state. You need to pass the local board exam because the ICHP will require your as for credential evaluation a certificate coming from PRC that you pass the local exam. I am did'n notice this the first time that is why I am forced to take my local board event hough I already passed my NCLEX. zuriel

Is this something that ICHP has expressly written to you or what an agency told you?

The only requirement in the past has been a completed set of transcripts for them to evaluate, and any previous licenses, but only if you have had them....