Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 12.6. (a) An individual who:
(1) is seeking:
(A) a federally authorized work visa;
(B) licensure by examination as a:
(i) registered nurse under section 11(g); or
(ii) licensed practical nurse under section 12(f);
of this chapter;
(2) does not have a Social Security number; and
(3) meets all applicable requirements of this chapter;
may not be required to provide a Social Security number as a condition of applying for or being issued a provisional license.
(b) An individual described in subsection (a) shall provide to the board the following:
(1) The individual's alien identification number.
(2) A signed affidavit affirming that the individual is seeking a federally authorized work visa.
(3) Documentation of an offer of employment to provide registered nursing or practical nursing services in Indiana that is a condition of the federally authorized work visa.
The individual must affirm under the penalties of perjury that the information provided to the board under this subsection is true and accurate.
(c) Upon verification of the individual's lawful status through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the board shall grant a provisional license to an individual who meets the requirements of subsections (a) and (b).
(d) A provisional license issued under this section is valid for not more than one hundred eighty (180) days. The fee for a provisional license under this section is ten dollars ($10).
(e) After being issued a Social Security number as a condition of a federally authorized work visa, an individual described in this section who is issued a provisional license shall provide to the board the individual's Social Security number. After receiving the individual's Social Security number, the board shall issue to the individual a license under section 11(g) or 12(f) of this chapter.
(f) If an individual fails to provide the individual's Social Security number as required under subsection (e), the individual's provisional license lapses.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 25. Professions and Occupations § 25-23-1-12.6 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-25-professions-and-occupations/in-code-sect-25-23-1-12-6/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)