Hello all,

"ONCE YOU APPLY FOR TPS, YOUR CURRENT STATUS BECOMES VOID". SO THINK TWICE BEFORE APPLYING. GET A FULL CONFIRMATION AT FIRST.

To come back to your original status once TPS ends, you should consult the uscis officer near your field office to get the 100% accurate answer.
I am making an appointment next week and get confirmation for my questions.

However,
Just to share the info that I received from USCIS Customer Representative.

They even don't have the answers to the questions I asked.

My question was:
1) Can H1B holders apply for EAD card thru TPS and work part time to another employer while maintaining full time with current employer and protecting H1B status ? Ans: "I Don't have an answer for that however, you can make an appointment to USCIS officer via our info pass and you will get all the information you need from him."

2) Can H4 apply for TPS ? Ans: "Yes, but current status becomes void and you will be protected by TPS". Can he/she come back to H4 after TPS ends? Ans: "You will get your full confirmation on that as well once you visit to the USCIS officer near your location."


Also,
EAD Card Holders: You can't have a two EAD card. (Thats for sure) Either you need to leave your OPT/H1B EAD Card and have TPS EAD Card or use your existing EAD Card. USCIS don't authorize two EAD card for the same person. If you plan to use TPS EAD card, once TPS ends, your employer need to file H1B, leave the country again and come back on H1B Visa.

So, H1B holders, I don't see any benefit on applying for EAD card thru TPS. ( I will get full confirmation on this next week as well)

All immigrant Visas can apply for TPS , EAD card and work but remember again, your current status becomes VOID. To know whether you can come back to the original status you had before applying to TPS, I don't have a perfect answer for that. But, if you have questions, I can ask with the officer next week and get answers.

Remember again, Once TPS is granted, your current status becomes VOID.


Good luck to all.