US-RN license Endorsement Query

[christine42380]

Hello! im a RN from Bacolod with an active US RN license in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island. I will be going to the US next month on K1 visa and Im planning to endorse my license in California to work there as an RN after i have my EAD but i dont know which would be easier and faster thing to do if i would apply for Endorsement of license to CA while im still here in the Philippines (using my maiden name) and just apply for change of name following marriage in the US? However, im worried if i do this because i dont have SSN yet which the California Board of Nursing requires in the application form and in the issuance of a license card. Another option, is to endorse my license when im already in the US (after i get married and having a SSN) but, do i need to report first to Northern Mariana about the change of name, marital status and address before i apply for the Verification of my license to California and also to the PRC in Philippines which is needed for endorsement? Thank u. Your advise is highly appreciated.