Can a foreigner with a US tourist visa take the bar in California in order to practice law thereat?

Anonymous2007-05-23T18:11:58Z

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No it says on the site that you must have a U.S. Social Security Number.

Mino2007-05-24T01:47:43Z

The legal status of any action is determined by the kind of visa a foreigner has.
Practicing any profession requires the specific visa (or GreenCard). It isn`t legal for a tourist visa owner to work in the U.S.

Justin L2007-05-24T02:03:06Z

The short answer is no. A social security number is required. BUT, you can apply to be exempted from this requirement.