TPS Extension for Nepal (today)
Let's discuss about the TPS extension that is expected to happen today (till the end of day). The following notes should be considered:
1. Federal register schedule of publication notices: 8:45 AM, 11:15 AM and 4:15 PM ET. (not published yet)
2. The sites that need to be followed:
https://www.uscis.gov/
https://www.federalregister.gov/
http://immigration-law.com/
3. If TPS is not extended by DHS, it will be extended at least 6 months counting from Dec 24, 2016 for smooth termination so that people can reinstate their original immigration status.
4. If TPS is extended, the EAD will be automatically extended up to 6 months and can be used to work with the same expired EAD but needs to apply for new within this period.
5. I will also discuss about required documents for re-registering TPS later in this thread, if it is extended.
Please let me know if you need any information about this. I will share whatever I know. I have been working/following/discussing/conferencing on this issues for few months.
Last edited: 24-Oct-16 11:04 AM
Yes you can if that is your only status I guess.
@Devi Shrestha
@admin
Continuous physical presence is mandatory but if you have missed the initial registration of the TPS. you must meet at least one of the following criteria for late initial registration.
- You had an application for change of status, adjustment of status, asylum, voluntary departure, or any relief from removal which was pending or subject to further review or appeal
- You were a nonimmigrant, were granted voluntary departure status, or any relief from removal
- You were a parolee or had a pending request for re-parole
- You are a spouse of an individual who is currently eligible for TPS
OR
- you were a child of an individual who is currently eligible for TPS.
Source: https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/temporary-protected-status#Filing%20Late
Hello,
I see a lot of people mentioning copies of TPS approval notice to be sent for re-registration, but I have checked multiple sites and do not see any sites where it says you need a copy of your approval form. The only thing it says on the EAD application and any website is that you have to send EAD copy from last time. So my understanding for this is, to re-register,
Completed I-821
Completed I-765
Copy of EAD
EAD and BIometrics fee.
Right?
Thank you
"If you are requesting extension of TPS status, also include a copy (front and back) of your last available TPS document: EAD, Form I-94, or approval notice."
so Either 'Approval notice' , OR if you don't have the notice, then send - "TPS-EAD (front/back copy) and Form I-94"
source: see I-765 instr
Thank you
Hey guys , I did not send the I94 for the renewal , is that required at ll ,,,i think the option says any ..don't think it is mandatory though correct ?
you are right it's not mandatory
@fdpower: Bro, can you help me with question 11 on I-765? Do we need to include all the EADs we've ever applied for or just the one that we received through TPS last year? If we need to include multiple then how do we do it? There is field restriction in the form.
2. Did you include both your passport numbers for 25c on form I-821? Which one do we need to include? My initial TPS filing had the old one on it but then I have a new passport now and the old one has been cancelled.
3.No. 6 on I-131?
4. 4a on I-131?
Thanks !!!
@iAkhilleus I don't know if this is the correct answer but this is what i did. I put in the info of TPS EAD on the I-765 itself and then attached another letter with the information about another EAD. Then I also attached the front and back of the 2nd EAD like I did for the TPS EAD.
Hope others can chip in what they did as well or share if they find the correct answer.
@c16_sajha. Okay so I should be good if I just send the applications along with EAD copy and fees for re-registration right ?
I put the old passport and just the one EAD from TPS from last year.
Regardless of this I don't think Passport matters to them. Passport just proves nationality expired or not. I sent them the old expired passport. I think the TPS EAD and TPS approval document should suffice. ...don' think there is setting stone on what documents are needed.
Also i think a lot of people send their docs early so if any of you are waiting around hurry up..
Last year i think I was the first person to received TPS ..I send the doc the day it was opened...and was approved in a month.
I don't see any problem there, that should be enough that's what the form instruction says.
it's important you send at least one of the documents so that it will be easy for them to process your case in a timely manner.
What do you think applies for my case? - TPS and EAD both approved before , currently only on TPS status
In I-765, "I am applying for" will be "renewal of my permission..." right?
Eligibility Category : c (1) (9)
current status : TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS.
Those are some items I am getting confused on. Feedback will be appreciated.
smoothie, yes it is renewal.
for eligibility, i wrote a (12)
current status: tps
yes applying for : Renewal,
category: A12
and status: TPS
One more question. I saw someone say employer can directly apply for green card with TPS. Could anyone provide me with details on that thing ?
I would appreciate it a lot.
Thank you
sms22 , yes that is true. If you meet the the Eb1 , eb2 , eb3 yes you can apply for EB(employer based ) categories.
That said , I hear that by law you cannot change status from TPS to GC -- They will send you for consular processing to the EMBASSY. Which means your GC can be approved but from the embassy back home. However , if you have a F1 to go along the F1 your can change status from F1 to GC.
The reason I said by law is that recently a Judge ruled that you are able to change status from TPS ..so with that ruling you can use a lawyer and appeal to change the status. google it.
Consular processing is not a bad deal either UNLESS , you have overstayed your visa or remained illegal in the country for 180 days or more. Federal law bans anyone who have stayed illegal for that amount of time up to 3 years.
"That said , I hear that by law you cannot change status from TPS to GC"
That's not true. You can change your status from TPS to GC or TPS to H1 as long as you a willing employer to sponsor for H1 or GC. It might be handled on a Case-by-Case basis where few applications will not be approved for conversion from TPS to GC or TPS to H1 but you dont have to go back for Consular Processing.
@fdpower, do you have an example where someone had to go out of the country for Consular Processing?
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@sajha admin: it says we have to be continue physical presence in usa since tps designated to our country.But i have visited once and stayed there for 30 days.Am i eligible for re-registration?
Thanks in advance
Hari
Is the person still eligible for TPS if he or she has been out of status for a while, and if he or she didn't register the first time ?. Any information will be helpful.
Thank you
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