New rules in Texas

[Freedom0280]

Hi Pharmacist771,

What I know is like this:

When you pass the FPGEE, you can now apply to any pharmacy that would like to sponsor you and give you working visa. When you already have a working visa, you are legal to work. Once you have a working visa, they will give you your SSN already. Your employer will be the one to process this. SSN is given to you to have full benefits while working in the company.

This one I know of ...

Hope I was able to help.

Thanks and God Bless!

[hiPEBC]

Yes, I have a friend who first took a job and then applied for SSN while working at the job. SSN was received with a few weeks.

[Pharmacist771]

Lots of Thanks for both of you . Now I can relax for a while .

[sagardip]

Thanks.

Also, as per Texas Pharmacy Board , internship hours requirement is 1500 Hrs and one has to pass NAPLEX/MPGEC in their first 500Hrs. Is it standard with most of the pharmacy board to Texas is bit different.

[hiPEBC]

I think the texas board gives you a choice. If you pass soon, they reduce hours or something. But you do get the chance again though after you finish the intership not inbetween. Call to know better.