Hello
I have been living in California since October last year on an H4 visa. I am a UK registered physical therapist and would like to take the California licensing exam but you need a social security number in order to do so (they will not accept an ITIN).
Could anybody advise me on what course of action I should take? Is my only option to apply for sponsorship for an H1b visa? I can't imagine that an employer would consider me if I don't have a license to practise, so it seems like a catch 22 situation.
Are there any other ways of getting permission to work?
I would really appreciate any immigration advice.
Thanks
I have been living in California since October last year on an H4 visa. I am a UK registered physical therapist and would like to take the California licensing exam but you need a social security number in order to do so (they will not accept an ITIN).
Could anybody advise me on what course of action I should take? Is my only option to apply for sponsorship for an H1b visa? I can't imagine that an employer would consider me if I don't have a license to practise, so it seems like a catch 22 situation.
Are there any other ways of getting permission to work?
I would really appreciate any immigration advice.
Thanks