H4 visa and profesional licensing

[misht]

Hello,

Are H4 visa holders allowed to obtain professional licenses like Cosmetology/ Nursing?

If yes, Please advice on what should I write in place of SSN in the application.

Thanks

[shah]

Yes you are allowed. As for the social security number you should contact the licensing unit, if there is a substitute.

[misht]

Thank you Mr. Shah for the reply. I will be applying to the California board of barbering and cosmetology for the cosmetology license in June , 2013. I have tried calling and emailing the if they could write my Itin in place of SSN, but have not got any replies.
If I get a letter from the social security office stating that I am not entitled to an SSN while on H4 and submit that with my application , will that help in getting me the test ticket?

Could you please suggest what else I can do to get my application through.

Thanks a lot .
Regards