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motorola
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04/01/08 - 02:08 AM

hi people i have matched on H1b in washington DC. I am confused about the Social security number. Almost all the papers/forms sent to me by my program need me to fill up the SSN. Also getting temporary license in DC requires me to fill in the SSN.

I am in my home country and hold only B1B2 visa so there is no way i can get a SSN.

Worst of all my program is not able to help me because this is the first time they have chosen an IMG and they have never worked on these issues before.

While they are trying to find answers to these questions too can some of u tell me the answers from your experiences in other H1b offering programs.

BBB u might be dealing with similar issues too...how do ur candidates get a temporary license without a SSN ?

thanks

sarvesh
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04/01/08 - 07:04 AM

You can leave that coloumn N/A( not availabel) or better you may enter your passport no. That's what I have done with my MO licensure application and that was already approved.

bbb
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04/01/08 - 07:39 AM

There is no temporary SSN. What you need to to is check with the attorney that is working with you on your visa processing. As for the license application, I tell my IMGs to write applied for (even if they haven't at that time, they will be). Check with the state licensing board.

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04/01/08 - 08:36 AM

the same question was on my mind also, will do as bbb suggests...thanks

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motorola
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04/01/08 - 09:57 AM

DC licensing board said SSN is a must mad

What are my options now? Does this means i can not get a H1b in DC ? has anyone ever got a H1b in DC for doing a residency ? I am starting to feel really uncomfortable now. Help me people.

mukho
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04/01/08 - 10:19 AM

hey state board of massachusetts also requires license and their application too has a SSN coloumn...i left it blank and this is what the board has to say for it

Visa Questions
Q. I am applying for an H1-B visa. I am told that I need my medical license in order to qualify for this visa, but I cannot get my medical license until I have a social security number. Since I cannot get a social security number until I have a visa, what should I do?
A. In such a case, once all of the documentation required for licensure has been submitted, the Board will issue a letter to your program director or sponsor stating that your license application is complete and will be issued pending confirmation of a social security number. Your sponsor should submit this letter with your visa application to qualify you for a one year H1-B visa. Once you have obtained a social security number, you will be issued a license to practice medicine. At the end of the one-year visa, you will be required to furnish your Massachusetts medical license to INS in order to have your H1-B visa issued for the remaining years for which you are eligible.

Something similar should be applicable for washington...ur insti does have one more FMG from beirut if i remember correctly....maybe she/he would know...all the best

minang
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04/01/08 - 10:24 AM

I was on the same situation before. The licensing board asked why I didn't fill out the SSN# on the form. I called them, talked to them and explained them that as a foreigner I don't have an SSN#. And I will get the SSN# once the I got the license from you.

So, you will need the license for getting the H1 visa. Once you get the visa, then you can apply for your SSN (not before that).

Did you try to call them and talk to them?

motorola
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04/01/08 - 02:36 PM

thanks minang and mukho. my PD said i m the only one they are offering a visa to. may be she was an american who did med school in beirut. my program has no idea about this SSN issue and the DC board has a real wierd lady on phone everytime i call them who refuses to listen about the visa crap. "u cant get a license without a ssn' is all that she speaks. any one in DC with me can please throw some light on this !

jamdoc
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04/05/08 - 09:03 PM

there is a letter u need to write to the state board stating that u r applying for H1 visa so u dont have a ssn.
thats for Michigan state board, not sure for other boards.

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