Hi all,
I am currently on H4 with TPS/EAD. I have never used my EAD so far, but now that I just graduated, I am planning to start applying for the job. However, I am still confused about using my EAD, whether it will terminate my H4 status or not?
I looked over the Internet and found very conflicting answers. These are some answers I found:
1) If I use my TPS/EAD, it will violate the H4 criteria that will automatically terminate the H4 and transfer the status to TPS. So if TPS is not renewed I need to go back to Nepal and reapply H4.
2) OR I might not even need to go back to Nepal. It can reapply from here the US itself.
3) It won't affect my H4, as I am in TPS. So I can work in TPS/EAD until its valid. If it is not renewed, then it will automatically revert my status to H4, as long as my H1B sponsor maintain the status.
I am pretty sure some of you might have had this problem. If anyone can shed light over it, I would be very grateful.
Thanks.
sandyzman,
I think answer no 1 is correct.
If you just graduated, should you not be on F-1?
This might answer your question.....
https://www.nafsa.org/uploadedFiles/Chez_NAFSA/Find_Resources/Supporting_International_Students_And_Scholars/ISS_Issues/USCIS%20FAQ%20Statelessness%20and%20the%20Ability%20to%20Work%20for%20Joint%20F1%20TPS.pdf
SIRAK,
YOu can attend college in H4 status and few other status. Doesn't have to be in F-1.
Thanks, Stupida. That answered most of my queries. Yes, I was in H4 and you do not have to be in F1 to attend your school.
Last edited: 26-Aug-17 10:00 AM
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