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Wait until you have a social security number before applying. NJ is just following the federal mandate that no professional license is to be issued without a candidate providing a valid for work SSN. This has been a mandate for several years yet states have been slow to implement. CA , AZ, VT, MD are a few of the states following the federal directive. Other states like FL will let you apply but won't issue a license until a valid SSN is presented.
i dont get it.. how can i get ssn if im here in the philippines? who will issue me ssn? calif or nj?
Simple answer is you cannot get a social security number until you are 1. A US citizen, 2. Legal permanent resident or 3. Have a valid work visa and have been authorized by US Dept of Homeland Security.
No state has the power to issue a SSN. Only the social security administration can grant a SSN.
Until you are qualified for a SSN you are not eligible for a nursing license in the states that require a SSN/have implemented the federal mandate (NJ, CA, AZ, MD, VT, FL and others)
Simple answer is you cannot get a social security number until you are 1. A US citizen, 2. Legal permanent resident or 3. Have a valid work visa and have been authorized by US Dept of Homeland Security.No state has the power to issue a SSN. Only the social security administration can grant a SSN.
Until you are qualified for a SSN you are not eligible for a nursing license in the states that require a SSN/have implemented the federal mandate (NJ, CA, AZ, MD, VT, FL and others)
Excellent answer.
There is no way around it..
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i am an nclex california passer without ssn and already expired. how can i apply for new jersey?