Posted by: Ruben123 June 23, 2015
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I have seen prior discussions about F-1 student & TPS but not specific to this. I hope this thread will serve for all the possible F1-student with TPS.
I have pointed my concerns below in case by case basis:
Case 1. I am in OPT and my OPT ends at March 2016.
# How does TPS benifit me? Can I file TPS-EAD and continue to work under it.
# What would happen after Dec 24, 2016 (end of 18 months period)?
# Will my status remain F-1 or I need to maintain my F-1 status while under TPS?
Case 2. Will TPS affect my ability to file for H1B if my OPT ends at march 2016?
# Do I need to maintain my F-1 status in parallel while under TPS for H1B?
I have pointed my concerns below in case by case basis:
Case 1. I am in OPT and my OPT ends at March 2016.
# How does TPS benifit me? Can I file TPS-EAD and continue to work under it.
# What would happen after Dec 24, 2016 (end of 18 months period)?
# Will my status remain F-1 or I need to maintain my F-1 status while under TPS?
Case 2. Will TPS affect my ability to file for H1B if my OPT ends at march 2016?
# Do I need to maintain my F-1 status in parallel while under TPS for H1B?