The commissioner may waive any license requirement for an applicant with a valid license from another state having license requirements substantially equivalent to those of this state, or an applicant with a certification from a person or entity approved by the commissioner that provides adjuster education and training and has met the standards as set forth by the commissioner regarding pre-licensing coursework and examination. No applicant with a valid license from another state shall be rejected solely on the basis that the individual is not a resident of the United States of America.